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Asia Digital Engineering (ADE) secures $100m financing facility from QNB Group to scale MRO capacity for AirAsia

Asia Digital Engineering (ADE), Capital A’s MRO unit, secured a US$100 million financing facility from QNB Group. The funding is intended to scale maintenance and repair capabilities, strengthening ADE’s ability to support third-party airline customers alongside its AirAsia Group anchor account.

2026-05-22T03:23:53.099814-07:00

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Embraer-HAI MoU targets C-390 Millennium sustainment in Greece ahead of Greek fleet decision

2026-05-22T01:39:09.248065-07:00

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Prince Aviation to exit Citation Jet operation and expand MRO capability

2026-05-22T02:38:38.432855-07:00

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GE confident Leap turbofans can match CFM56 durability via high-pressure turbine durability updates

2026-05-21T03:12:50.384692-07:00

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Australia opens AUD 200M facility at RAAF Base Edinburgh to sustain P-8A Poseidon Australia has opened a AUD 200 million (US$130 million) maintenance and sustainment facility at RAAF Base Edinburgh, positioned as a regional hub for P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft support. The site is intended to expand sustainment capacity for the RAAF’s P-8A fleet across maintenance and sustainment functions.

2026-05-22T04:53:53.624360-07:00

Australia opens AUD 200M facility at RAAF Base Edinburgh to sustain P-8A Poseidon

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Asia Digital Engineering (ADE) secures $100m financing facility from QNB Group to scale MRO capacity for AirAsia Asia Digital Engineering (ADE), Capital A’s MRO unit, secured a US$100 million financing facility from QNB Group. The funding is intended to scale maintenance and repair capabilities, strengthening ADE’s ability to support third-party airline customers alongside its AirAsia Group anchor account.

2026-05-22T03:23:53.099814-07:00

Asia Digital Engineering (ADE) secures $100m financing facility from QNB Group to scale MRO capacity for AirAsia

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Prince Aviation to exit Citation Jet operation and expand MRO capability Prince Aviation plans to exit its Citation Jet activity while using the move to scale its maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) offering. The shift signals a reallocation of operational focus from managing a business-jet fleet segment to building aftermarket capacity for third-party aircraft support.

2026-05-22T02:38:38.432855-07:00

Prince Aviation to exit Citation Jet operation and expand MRO capability

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Embraer-HAI MoU targets C-390 Millennium sustainment in Greece ahead of Greek fleet decision Embraer and Hellenic Aerospace Industry (HAI) have signed an MoU in Athens to develop C-390 Millennium maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) capabilities, positioning local sustainment support prior to any Greek airlifter order. The wording of the announcement is being read as indicative of a likely Greek C-390 selection.

2026-05-22T01:39:09.248065-07:00

Embraer-HAI MoU targets C-390 Millennium sustainment in Greece ahead of Greek fleet decision

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Resurgent Aviation Solutions liquidates and closes Eclipse 500/550 supplier role, plans to destroy tooling Resurgent Aviation Solutions—manufacturer and repair station for Eclipse 500/550 critical components—has moved into liquidation and closing. The company said it plans to destroy all tooling, raising immediate questions about the continuity of support for the impacted components used across the type’s installed base.

2026-05-21T10:28:37.160865-07:00

Resurgent Aviation Solutions liquidates and closes Eclipse 500/550 supplier role, plans to destroy tooling

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GE confident Leap turbofans can match CFM56 durability via high-pressure turbine durability updates GE Aerospace says its Leap turbofan is on track to reach CFM56-like durability after it implements high-pressure turbine updates aimed at fixing a heat-induced durability problem. The updates are designed to address the engine’s worst-case thermal degradation under normal operations to protect operator economics.

2026-05-21T03:12:50.384692-07:00

GE confident Leap turbofans can match CFM56 durability via high-pressure turbine durability updates

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GE’s foam engine-wash process targets degraded in-service engines by restoring efficiency, fuel burn and durability Leeham News reports GE is rolling out a foam engine-wash approach designed to counter jet engine degradation observed under normal operations relative to brand-new engines. The method aims to regain aerodynamic/thermal performance, improving fuel burn while also extending engine durability for operators.

2026-05-21T03:11:17.671972-07:00

GE’s foam engine-wash process targets degraded in-service engines by restoring efficiency, fuel burn and durability

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Jean-Christophe Gallagher named Ontic next CEO; Gareth Hall to become executive chairman Ontic has named Jean-Christophe Gallagher as its next chief executive officer. Outgoing CEO Gareth Hall will transition to the executive chairman role, marking a leadership change at the aerospace MRO provider as it plans continuity through the new executive structure.

2026-05-20T10:40:17.223558-07:00

Jean-Christophe Gallagher named Ontic next CEO; Gareth Hall to become executive chairman

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Asia Digital Engineering (ADE) secures $100m financing facility from QNB Group to scale MRO capacity for AirAsia

Embraer-HAI MoU targets C-390 Millennium sustainment in Greece ahead of Greek fleet decision

Prince Aviation to exit Citation Jet operation and expand MRO capability

GE confident Leap turbofans can match CFM56 durability via high-pressure turbine durability updates

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