Lufthansa Technik Philippines will continue providing base maintenance for Emirates’ Airbus A380 fleet under a multiyear agreement running through 2030. The work includes heavy checks in Manila, with additional capacity planned to support the airline’s ongoing superjumbo operations.
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Lufthansa Technik Philippines will continue providing base maintenance for Emirates’ Airbus A380 fleet under a multiyear agreement running through 2030. The work includes heavy checks in Manila, with additional capacity planned to support the airline’s ongoing superjumbo operations.
Lufthansa Group continues to view Lufthansa Technik as a core portfolio asset while leaving open a future equity partnership or sale. Separately, Lufthansa Technical Training won Bundeswehr certification for theoretical P-8A Poseidon maintenance training, while Rheinmetall’s LUNA NG received provisional military airworthiness approval for training and testing.
An aviation union is calling for an investigation into a new engine oil marketed for its lack of smell, arguing that the change could make it harder for flight crews to detect potentially serious problems through odor. The oil’s developer presents the absence of smell as a benefit.
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American Airlines is adding more than 60 technicians and dedicated repair teams at six hubs to address broken seats, failed entertainment systems, cleanliness and other cabin defects. The airline is also restoring seatback screens, correcting an upgrade-system glitch and emphasizing flight-attendant de-escalation and resilience as it works to improve service.
Aeroflot has reportedly stopped construction of an aircraft engine repair plant after investing about RUB2.7 billion ($32 million) in the project. The decision highlights a setback for Russia’s effort to expand domestic engine maintenance capacity and could affect the airline’s long-term support strategy for its fleet.
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Japan Airlines has introduced a remotely operated Aerowash AW3 aircraft-cleaning system at Tokyo Narita, aiming to improve washing efficiency and reduce water consumption. Following a training program, the system is expected to enter regular service in 2026, with reported washing-time savings of 40%.
Lockheed Martin has presented Peru with a $1.8 billion industrial and social package linked to its proposed acquisition of 12 F-16C/D Block 70 fighters. The plan includes local aerospace participation, technology transfer, MRO expansion, maintenance training, drone assembly and workforce-development initiatives, with first deliveries expected in 2030.
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Air New Zealand reported a NZ$336 million pre-tax loss and NZ$242 million after-tax loss for the year ended June, its first loss since 2022. The carrier cited higher fuel and aviation-system costs, engine-related disruption and a peak maintenance year, while saying reliability is improving as aircraft return to service.
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