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Lufthansa Technik and BMW Group Designworks unveil “The BOW,” a modular narrowbody VIP cabin concept

Lufthansa Technik and BMW Group company Designworks are presenting “The BOW” at Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX): a modular VIP cabin concept for narrowbody aircraft designed for group travel. The concept targets up to 28 passengers using reconfigurable suites and integrates next-generation cabin management systems via the AIX platform.

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

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Ethiopian and ASKY partner to create a West Africa MRO hub

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

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GE Aerospace, IAF to set up India-based F404-IN20 depot for HAL Tejas Mk1A sustainment

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

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

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

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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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Lufthansa Technik and BMW Group Designworks unveil “The BOW,” a modular narrowbody VIP cabin concept Lufthansa Technik and BMW Group company Designworks are presenting “The BOW” at Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX): a modular VIP cabin concept for narrowbody aircraft designed for group travel. The concept targets up to 28 passengers using reconfigurable suites and integrates next-generation cabin management systems via the AIX platform.

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

Lufthansa Technik and BMW Group Designworks unveil “The BOW,” a modular narrowbody VIP cabin concept

FlightGlobal

GE Aerospace, IAF to set up India-based F404-IN20 depot for HAL Tejas Mk1A sustainment GE Aerospace has agreed with the Indian Air Force (IAF) to establish an in-country maintenance, repair and overhaul depot for F404-IN20 engines powering HAL Tejas fighters. The facility is positioned to boost Tejas sustainment, localise MRO capabilities and improve fleet readiness.

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

GE Aerospace, IAF to set up India-based F404-IN20 depot for HAL Tejas Mk1A sustainment

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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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Alaska Airlines expands MTTP for Hawaiian Airlines technicians; applications open through May 31, 2026 Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines are opening Military Technician Training Program (MTTP) applications for qualified candidates through May 31, 2026. The pathway targets technician hiring needs tied to Hawaiian’s Seattle maintenance base, extending the carrier’s military-to-civilian talent pipeline.

2026-04-10T10:49:23.124881-07:00

Alaska Airlines expands MTTP for Hawaiian Airlines technicians; applications open through May 31, 2026

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Textron Aviation upgrades Cessna piston line with Garmin G1000 NXi Release 7 and standard Lycoming dual EIS Textron Aviation will equip its Cessna Skyhawk, Skylane, Turbo Skylane and Turbo Stationair HD with Garmin G1000 NXi System Release 7 avionics and a Lycoming dual electronic ignition system (dual EIS). Dual EIS is now standard on all new Cessna piston aircraft, with entry into service targeted for late 2026 through early 2027.

2026-04-10T06:00:50.485650-07:00

Textron Aviation upgrades Cessna piston line with Garmin G1000 NXi Release 7 and standard Lycoming dual EIS

AeroTime

Embraer E2 growth, South Africa fare pressure and pilot shortages shape 2026 regional outlook—Airlink CEO Airlink CEO de Villiers Engelbrecht says demand remains solid for 2026, but aircraft availability, MRO capacity strain and higher fuel costs constrain expansion. He also points to pilot shortages affecting staffing and highlights Embraer E2 growth as key to regional network expansion amid South Africa’s fare pressure.

2026-04-10T01:35:12.827917-07:00

Embraer E2 growth, South Africa fare pressure and pilot shortages shape 2026 regional outlook—Airlink CEO

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2026 outlook: strong commercial demand offset by aircraft supply gaps, MRO capacity strain and higher fuel costs Commercial aviation starts 2026 with steady demand and broadly resilient profits, but growth is being constrained by aircraft shortages, strained MRO capacity, and fuel-cost pressure. Regional carriers are leaning into network expansion as major airlines cut frequencies and shift capacity amid these operating headwinds.

2026-04-10T01:35:11.388787-07:00

2026 outlook: strong commercial demand offset by aircraft supply gaps, MRO capacity strain and higher fuel costs

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Lufthansa Technik and BMW Group Designworks unveil “The BOW,” a modular narrowbody VIP cabin concept

Ethiopian and ASKY partner to create a West Africa MRO hub

GE Aerospace, IAF to set up India-based F404-IN20 depot for HAL Tejas Mk1A sustainment

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

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