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Ryanair inaugurated a 4,900-square-metre line-maintenance hangar at Porto on Nov. 10, 2026, expanding its existing airport facility from one aircraft bay to three. The added capacity increases the airline’s on-site maintenance footprint in Portugal.
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FlyExclusive will provide flight operations, aircraft management, maintenance support and related business services for Fly Alliance under a new management agreement. The deal adds eight aircraft to FlyExclusive’s platform and expands its large-cabin and Gulfstream fleet.
Embraer and Mexico’s state-owned Mexicana de Aviación have signed a long-term agreement to use the AHEAD aircraft health monitoring platform across the airline’s E190-E2 and E195-E2 fleet. The system uses aircraft data and predictive analytics to anticipate maintenance needs; Mexicana currently operates 10 E2s and expects to complete its 20-aircraft order in 2027.
Rolls-Royce said its large civil-engine backlog rose to about 2,500 units from 2,266 at the end of June, alongside higher commercial-engine flying hours and strong demand across civil aerospace and defense. The company reaffirmed its full-year guidance and announced a £1.5 billion share buyback; a new Malaysia service center will support Asian engine customers.
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JetBlue unveiled BlueFirst, with wider recliners, upgraded dining and Bluetooth entertainment, for flights beginning in December 2026 as part of its return-to-profitability push. Frontier plans first-class seating and service from March 2027, while United will refresh 21 aging Boeing 757-300s with seatback screens, larger bins and power at every seat.
Honeywell Aerospace executive Anthony Florian says the company’s aftermarket growth in Asia-Pacific is being shaped by its transition to a standalone business, progress on supply-chain issues and a deal with IndiGo. The account highlights how regional demand and operational execution are informing its aftermarket strategy.
The UK is addressing corrosion affecting its F-35B fleet as it works to recover readiness after a major deployment last year. A short-notice commitment to bolster Middle East defenses added pressure, while officials say targets for improving fleet resilience have advanced.
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