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StandardAero CEO Russell Ford to retire after 13-year tenure; board appoints Paul McElhinney as successor

StandardAero says CEO Russell Ford will retire after 13 years leading the aerospace engine aftermarket services provider, while remaining executive chairman through year-end. The board has appointed Paul McElhinney as the company’s next CEO, formalizing a leadership succession plan after Ford’s decision to step down.

2026-06-02T05:12:11.915911-07:00

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SITA acquires Big Blue Analytics to scale AI-enabled disruption recovery for airlines

2026-06-02T05:58:05.437147-07:00

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GE expands engine MRO footprint and tightens supply chain to cut turnaround times

2026-06-02T00:25:58.061984-07:00

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Lockheed Martin invests US$6.9M to overhaul Air Inuit’s B737-800(C) engines in Canada

2026-06-01T11:11:25.228469-07:00

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SITA acquires Big Blue Analytics to scale AI-enabled disruption recovery for airlines SITA has acquired Big Blue Analytics, the developer behind OCC Assistant Manager (OCCam), an AI-enabled platform aimed at helping airlines recover from operational disruptions faster and at lower cost. The deal positions SITA to expand automated recovery capabilities across airline operations.

2026-06-02T05:58:05.437147-07:00

SITA acquires Big Blue Analytics to scale AI-enabled disruption recovery for airlines

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StandardAero CEO Russell Ford to retire after 13-year tenure; board appoints Paul McElhinney as successor StandardAero says CEO Russell Ford will retire after 13 years leading the aerospace engine aftermarket services provider, while remaining executive chairman through year-end. The board has appointed Paul McElhinney as the company’s next CEO, formalizing a leadership succession plan after Ford’s decision to step down.

2026-06-02T05:12:11.915911-07:00

StandardAero CEO Russell Ford to retire after 13-year tenure; board appoints Paul McElhinney as successor

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GE expands engine MRO footprint and tightens supply chain to cut turnaround times GE says it is expanding its engine MRO capacity and improving parts and logistics flows to reduce engine turnaround times for operators. The move targets reliability of maintenance planning amid ongoing aftermarket pressure and variability in parts availability and shop throughput.

2026-06-02T00:25:58.061984-07:00

GE expands engine MRO footprint and tightens supply chain to cut turnaround times

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Lockheed Martin invests US$6.9M to overhaul Air Inuit’s B737-800(C) engines in Canada Lockheed Martin says it has invested CAD 9.5 million (US$6.9 million) to overhaul the engines on Air Inuit’s B737-800(C) fleet based in Kuujjuaq. The work supports the operator’s in-service aircraft availability through a targeted propulsion refresh program in Canada.

2026-06-01T11:11:25.228469-07:00

Lockheed Martin invests US$6.9M to overhaul Air Inuit’s B737-800(C) engines in Canada

Space Intel Report

Business Finland approves €28.3M continuation grant for ICEYE to scale SAR manufacturing and expand AI-enabled sensor R&D Finland’s Business Finland has approved a €28.3 million continuation grant for ICEYE—described as the final tranche of a prior R&D investment decision. The funding is aimed at boosting manufacturing capability and expanding ICEYE’s R&D into next-generation SAR plus optical and radio-frequency (RF) sensing for AI-enabled satellite intelligence.

2026-06-01T05:00:29.707267-07:00

Business Finland approves €28.3M continuation grant for ICEYE to scale SAR manufacturing and expand AI-enabled sensor R&D

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MRO profile: ACI Jet expands Bombardier and Citation Mx focus ACI Jet, serving California’s Central Coast and surrounding markets since 2008, is expanding its maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) business with a renewed emphasis on Bombardier and Citation Mx aircraft. The move signals a clearer aftermarket positioning for business-jet operators seeking targeted type coverage.

2026-06-01T03:31:03.470800-07:00

MRO profile: ACI Jet expands Bombardier and Citation Mx focus

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Airshare to retrofit Embraer Phenom 300 with Gogo Galileo HDX inflight connectivity Airshare will equip its Embraer Phenom 300 fleet with Gogo’s Galileo HDX satellite communications terminal, with installations starting this month at a Wichita facility. The rollout follows a successful demonstration flight evaluating real-world performance, positioning the fractional/jet-card operator to expand in-flight connectivity capability across the type.

2026-05-29T05:52:22.642029-07:00

Airshare to retrofit Embraer Phenom 300 with Gogo Galileo HDX inflight connectivity

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Vietjet Thailand to grow with 50 Boeing 737-8s and a new U-Tapao MRO technical centre Vietjet unveiled a “next-generation” expansion plan for Vietjet Thailand, targeting a 50-strong fleet of Boeing 737-8 aircraft and marking a milestone of 50 million passengers across its Vietnam–Thailand network. The carrier also signed an agreement with Thailand’s EECO to develop an aircraft MRO technical centre at U-Tapao International Airport to support regional fleet growth.

2026-05-29T00:09:54.383581-07:00

Vietjet Thailand to grow with 50 Boeing 737-8s and a new U-Tapao MRO technical centre

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StandardAero CEO Russell Ford to retire after 13-year tenure; board appoints Paul McElhinney as successor

SITA acquires Big Blue Analytics to scale AI-enabled disruption recovery for airlines

GE expands engine MRO footprint and tightens supply chain to cut turnaround times

Lockheed Martin invests US$6.9M to overhaul Air Inuit’s B737-800(C) engines in Canada

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