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USC sells two A340-600s and Werner Aero buys an A320 for teardown to boost Airbus aftermarket parts supply

German lessor USC (Frankfurt International) has sold two Airbus A340-600s to UK parts supplier Executive Jet Support for teardown. Separately, Werner Aero acquired an A320 from AerCap, planning to dismantle it in the US to feed global A320 component demand, expanding spares availability through component harvesting.

2026-04-14T04:56:34.644330-07:00

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Air India debuts first retrofitted Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner (VT-ANT) with new premium cabin and updated livery

2026-04-13T15:14:42.035228-07:00

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ANAC approves Solojet to provide full Cessna Citation “sovereign” maintenance in Brazil

2026-04-13T15:08:17.617324-07:00

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Delta to make new A350-1000 Delta One suites 100% PRM accessible; suite refresh expands to A330-200/300

2026-04-13T06:07:50.285697-07:00

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USC sells two A340-600s and Werner Aero buys an A320 for teardown to boost Airbus aftermarket parts supply German lessor USC (Frankfurt International) has sold two Airbus A340-600s to UK parts supplier Executive Jet Support for teardown. Separately, Werner Aero acquired an A320 from AerCap, planning to dismantle it in the US to feed global A320 component demand, expanding spares availability through component harvesting.

2026-04-14T04:56:34.644330-07:00

USC sells two A340-600s and Werner Aero buys an A320 for teardown to boost Airbus aftermarket parts supply

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Air India debuts first retrofitted Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner (VT-ANT) with new premium cabin and updated livery Air India’s first fully retrofitted Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, registered VT-ANT, arrived in Delhi after a nonstop ferry from California, completing the first cabin refresh for a fleet of 26. The upgrade brings new business-class suites, updated premium economy, and a refreshed long-haul product for routes across the UK, Europe, the US and the Far East.

2026-04-13T15:14:42.035228-07:00

Air India debuts first retrofitted Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner (VT-ANT) with new premium cabin and updated livery

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ANAC approves Solojet to provide full Cessna Citation “sovereign” maintenance in Brazil Brazil’s aviation regulator ANAC has approved Solojet to deliver full “citation sovereign maintenance services” for customers based in Brazil. The approval expands the scope of locally supported work for Citation operators, strengthening in-country maintenance capability and reducing reliance on external maintenance routing.

2026-04-13T15:08:17.617324-07:00

ANAC approves Solojet to provide full Cessna Citation “sovereign” maintenance in Brazil

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Ethiopian and ASKY partner to create a West Africa MRO hub Ethiopian Airlines says it has partnered with its Togolese subsidiary ASKY Airlines to establish a maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) hub serving West Africa. The initiative reinforces Ethiopian’s broader role in regional aviation sustainment and cargo connectivity.

2026-04-13T06:14:35.245008-07:00

Ethiopian and ASKY partner to create a West Africa MRO hub

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Delta to make new A350-1000 Delta One suites 100% PRM accessible; suite refresh expands to A330-200/300 Delta says its next-generation Delta One suite debut on forthcoming Airbus A350-1000s will be 100% PRM accessible. The carrier also will refresh its Delta One product across the Airbus A330-200/300 fleet, marking the first wide-ranging business-class upgrade in nearly a decade. Seat availability is expected in early 2027, with longer beds and bigger screens.

2026-04-13T06:07:50.285697-07:00

Delta to make new A350-1000 Delta One suites 100% PRM accessible; suite refresh expands to A330-200/300

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Lufthansa Technik and Designworks’ “The BOW” modular VIP narrowbody cabin targets configurable suites for up to 28 passengers At Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX), Lufthansa Technik and Designworks (BMW Group company) are unveiling “The BOW,” a modular narrowbody VIP cabin concept designed for sports teams and corporate groups. The layout supports up to 28 passengers in configurable suites and integrates next-generation cabin-management systems.

2026-04-13T04:07:24.122802-07:00

Lufthansa Technik and Designworks’ “The BOW” modular VIP narrowbody cabin targets configurable suites for up to 28 passengers

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GE Aerospace and the Indian Air Force to set up an in-country depot for F404-IN20 engine maintenance for HAL Tejas GE Aerospace and the Indian Air Force have agreed to establish a dedicated depot facility in India for repairing and maintaining the F404-IN20 engines that power the HAL Tejas Mk1A. The move is positioned to localise Tejas engine sustainment, support MRO capability in-country, and improve fleet readiness.

2026-04-13T00:23:16.850644-07:00

GE Aerospace and the Indian Air Force to set up an in-country depot for F404-IN20 engine maintenance for HAL Tejas

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Weststar Aviation Services raises MYR2bn ($504m) in syndicated financing to expand aircraft services Weststar Aviation Services (Kuala Lumpur Subang) has secured MYR2 billion (about $504 million) in syndicated financing from AmBank Group through AmBank Islamic Berhad, earmarked to fund aviation-services growth. The deal underscores continued capital-market support for the region’s aviation-services capacity build-out.

2026-04-12T18:40:12.553031-07:00

Weststar Aviation Services raises MYR2bn ($504m) in syndicated financing to expand aircraft services

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USC sells two A340-600s and Werner Aero buys an A320 for teardown to boost Airbus aftermarket parts supply

Air India debuts first retrofitted Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner (VT-ANT) with new premium cabin and updated livery

ANAC approves Solojet to provide full Cessna Citation “sovereign” maintenance in Brazil

Delta to make new A350-1000 Delta One suites 100% PRM accessible; suite refresh expands to A330-200/300

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