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TransDigm to buy Jet Parts Engineering and Victor Sierra Aviation for $2.2B

TransDigm will buy Jet Parts Engineering and Victor Sierra Aviation from Vance Street Capital for about $2.2 billion in cash. The purchase of two proprietary aftermarket/PMA suppliers— which together generated roughly $280 million in 2025 revenue— broadens TransDigm's aftermarket/MRO footprint and accelerates PMA consolidation.

2026-01-16T10:51:33.250028-08:00

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Engine transitions: engineering-led CAMO turns narrowbody engine value into predictable returns

2026-01-16T07:27:21.850143-08:00

GE Aerospace

GE Aerospace reshapes Commercial Engines & Services, names Mohamed Ali CEO; creates new commercial sales chief

2026-01-15T05:40:32.271564-08:00

Aviation Week

TAP to invest $23.5m in A321-capable Porto MRO hub, due 2028

2026-01-14T08:33:42.390082-08:00

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TransDigm to buy Jet Parts Engineering and Victor Sierra Aviation for $2.2B TransDigm will buy Jet Parts Engineering and Victor Sierra Aviation from Vance Street Capital for about $2.2 billion in cash. The purchase of two proprietary aftermarket/PMA suppliers— which together generated roughly $280 million in 2025 revenue— broadens TransDigm's aftermarket/MRO footprint and accelerates PMA consolidation.

2026-01-16T10:51:33.250028-08:00

TransDigm to buy Jet Parts Engineering and Victor Sierra Aviation for $2.2B

AeroTime

Engine transitions: engineering-led CAMO turns narrowbody engine value into predictable returns With engines now representing over half of a narrowbody jet's asset value, engineering‑led CAMO (continuing airworthiness management) programmes that focus on lifecycle data, life‑limited parts and transition planning can convert engine transition risk into predictable, measurable asset returns for operators and lessors.

2026-01-16T07:27:21.850143-08:00

Engine transitions: engineering-led CAMO turns narrowbody engine value into predictable returns

NASA

NASA adds two retired USAF F-15s to Armstrong fleet to support X-59 high‑altitude supersonic trials NASA has brought two retired U.S. Air Force F-15 fighters into its Armstrong Flight Research Center fleet at Edwards AFB to act as chase/support aircraft for high‑altitude, supersonic testing of the X-59 quiet‑boom demonstrator. The jets will be modified to enable chase, instrumentation and data collection during supersonic profiles.

2026-01-15T13:07:18.912355-08:00

NASA adds two retired USAF F-15s to Armstrong fleet to support X-59 high‑altitude supersonic trials

Skift

Delta aims to turn maintenance unit into a $3 billion MRO business Delta plans to turn its in‑house maintenance unit into a standalone multi‑billion‑dollar MRO business, with executives estimating revenues could reach as much as $3 billion. The announcement signals a push to commercialize maintenance capabilities and create a new revenue stream for the carrier.

2026-01-15T10:02:41.516094-08:00

Delta aims to turn maintenance unit into a $3 billion MRO business

GE Aerospace

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GE Aerospace reshapes Commercial Engines & Services, names Mohamed Ali CEO; creates new commercial sales chief GE Aerospace consolidated technology and operations into its Commercial Engines & Services unit as part of a CES restructure and named Mohamed Ali CEO to speed customer response. Jason Tonich was appointed Chief Commercial Sales & Customer Officer; Russell Stokes will retire in July 2026.

2026-01-15T05:40:32.271564-08:00

GE Aerospace reshapes Commercial Engines & Services, names Mohamed Ali CEO; creates new commercial sales chief

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Sabena Technics wins 10‑year CAROLUS sustainment contract for Franco‑German C‑130J fleet at Évreux France’s Directorate of Aeronautical Maintenance (DMAé) has awarded Sabena Technics a 10‑year CAROLUS contract to provide in‑service support for the Franco‑German C‑130J tactical airlift fleet based at Évreux. The deal secures long‑term sustainment and MRO activity at the Évreux facility.

2026-01-15T03:28:56.182409-08:00

Sabena Technics wins 10‑year CAROLUS sustainment contract for Franco‑German C‑130J fleet at Évreux

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Romania’s Dan Air faces operational strain as engine‑related AOGs ground fleet Romania’s Dan Air is under operational strain after multiple engine‑related AOG events sidelined parts of its fleet, forcing schedule changes and exposing the carrier’s limited access to spare engines, regional MRO capacity and the adequacy of its engine support contracts.

2026-01-15T02:06:22.091862-08:00

Romania’s Dan Air faces operational strain as engine‑related AOGs ground fleet

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Airbus keeps delivery lead as Boeing dominates year‑end orders; COMAC and supply chains strain OEM outputs Airbus closed 2025 with a delivery lead after a December surge while Boeing captured the bulk of year‑end orders, exposing divergent strengths among OEMs. COMAC failed to ramp and European supply‑chain volatility now threatens Airbus’s plan to reach 75 A320‑family frames per month by 2027.

2026-01-14T21:37:05.768430-08:00

Airbus keeps delivery lead as Boeing dominates year‑end orders; COMAC and supply chains strain OEM outputs

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TransDigm to buy Jet Parts Engineering and Victor Sierra Aviation for $2.2B

Engine transitions: engineering-led CAMO turns narrowbody engine value into predictable returns

GE Aerospace reshapes Commercial Engines & Services, names Mohamed Ali CEO; creates new commercial sales chief

TAP to invest $23.5m in A321-capable Porto MRO hub, due 2028

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