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• Ian Molyneaux
Belarusian flag carrier Belavia says it has U.S. approval to buy Boeing spare parts and software directly, ending its reliance on indirect sourcing. Reports say the authorization may also permit purchases of new aircraft, though the coverage centers on renewed cooperation and raises concerns that parts or jets could reach Russia.
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The Spanish carrier has merged its internal line-maintenance and heavy-maintenance divisions into one unit, Air Europa Technics. The consolidation brings supply chains and purchasing together, with the stated aims of strengthening supplier leverage, improving OEM relationships and broadening the unit’s service offering.
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Belarusian flag carrier Belavia says it has U.S. approval to buy Boeing spare parts and software directly, ending its reliance on indirect sourcing. Reports say the authorization may also permit purchases of new aircraft, though the coverage centers on renewed cooperation and raises concerns that parts or jets could reach Russia.
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AirAsia has established a seven-member board for AirAsia Bahrain, reaffirming its commitment to a delayed Middle East hub and targeting passenger flights from March 2027, subject to regional conditions. Plans also include developing maintenance, repair and overhaul and cargo operations in the Kingdom.
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Blackhawk’s new engine-exchange offering gives PT6A operators an alternative to waiting for an overhaul of their installed engine. The change puts the economics of an exchange alongside the traditional overhaul decision, with potential implications for how operators plan engine maintenance and manage aircraft availability.
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Announced at MRO Europe, the renewed agreement covers more than 6,500 part numbers across Boeing’s commercial aircraft types. The extension continues Boeing’s Tailored Parts Package arrangement with Lufthansa Technik, with the companies citing improved parts availability, cost predictability and maintenance planning.
At MRO Europe, industry participants weighed how rising fuel prices could affect Europe’s aftermarket as airlines balance fuel efficiency against maintenance expense. Aging fleets, delayed aircraft deliveries and supply-chain constraints are increasing the maintenance burden, while many carriers still manage fuel and maintenance as separate priorities.
SunExpress plans to build a maintenance, repair and overhaul hangar at Antalya, adding dedicated maintenance infrastructure at its Turkish base. The available report provides no further details on the project’s capacity, cost or timeline.
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Panasonic Avionics says its Astrova in-flight entertainment system has reached 500,000 sales since its 2022 launch. Separately, its Panasonic Technical Services subsidiary has expanded its line-maintenance network to 14 locations across three continents, extending support coverage for the company’s customers.
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