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December 1, 2025
Pipistrel Achieves Historic Type Certification in ColombiaPipistrel, a Textron Inc. company, today announced that Aerocivil, the Colombian Civil Aviation Authority, has issued the type certificate for the currently produced Pipistrel Explorer, Velis Club and the X-Eye, a variant of the 121A Explorer for aerial surveying.
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December 1, 2025
Duncan Aviation Announces Bryce Richie as New Global/Challenger Service Sales RepresentativeDuncan Aviation is pleased to announce that Bryce Richie has accepted the position of Global/Challenger Service Sales Representative at its Lincoln, Nebraska, facility.
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November 26, 2025
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurates the Safran Aircraft Engine Services India (SAESI) facility at Hyderabad via videoconferencingFrom today, India's aviation sector is set to take a new flight, Safran's new facility will help establish India as a global MRO hub: Prime Minister Modi
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November 25, 2025
Deutsche Aircraft Appoints Ernst-Georg Schröder as Final Assembly Line ManagerDeutsche Aircraft is pleased to announce the appointment of Ernst-Georg Schröder as Manager of the Final Assembly Line (FAL) for the D328eco® at Leipzig/Halle Airport.
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November 24, 2025
Embraer celebrates delivery of 1,700 Ipanema cropdustersEmbraer, one of the global leaders in the aerospace sector, celebrated the delivery of the 1,700th Ipanema cropduster.
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November 24, 2025
Bell 505 Achieves Over 700 Flight Hours with Blended Sustainable Aviation FuelIn collaboration with Safran Helicopter Engines, Bell shares long-term success with using SAF on the Bell 505
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November 24, 2025
Jörg Rautenstrauch Named President and CEO of Textron Specialized Vehicles Inc.; Rob Scholl to Assume New Role as Bell Chief Commercial OfficerTextron Inc. today announced that Jörg Rautenstrauch has been named president and CEO of Textron Specialized Vehicles Inc., effective January 4, 2026. Rautenstrauch will continue to serve in his role as president and CEO of Kautex and the Textron Industrial segment.
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November 21, 2025
Air Cambodia Becomes Launch Customer for New Business Class on ATR 72-600 Featuring 'X-Space Table'ATR Expands High-End Regional Market with Innovative Dual-Class Configuration Part of ATR HighLine Collection
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November 21, 2025
Dubai Airshow: Orders worth over 400 million US dollarsMTU Aero Engines AG can look back on a successful Dubai Airshow 2025: Orders worth more than 400 million US dollars were received at the aviation trade fair.
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November 20, 2025
GE Aerospace to Invest USD 14 Million to Expand Pune Manufacturing CapabilityThe announcement comes as GE Aerospace's Pune facility celebrates its tenth year of operation.
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November 20, 2025
CAE implements industry-leading Competency-Based Training and Assessment (CBTA) principles in business aviationCBTA-principles in business aviation recurrent training program set to enhance pilot readiness and safety worldwide
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November 19, 2025
RoyalJet selects CFM LEAP engines to power its new fleet of ACJ320neo aircraftsRoyalJet, the Abu Dhabi-based global premium private jet operator, has announced the selection of CFM LEAP-1A engines as the power source for its new fleet of ACJ320neo aircraft currently on order with Airbus.
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November 19, 2025
flydubai signs MoU for 75 Boeing 737 MAX AirplanesBoeing and flydubai announced today the airline has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for its fourth 737 MAX purchase. The agreement for 75 orders and 75 options will enable flydubai to modernize its fleet and further expand its growing network.
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November 19, 2025
Berniq Airways selects CFM LEAP-1A engines to power its first A320neo fleetBerniq Airways announced today its first order for CFM LEAP-1A engines to power a new fleet of six Airbus A320neo family aircraft.
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November 18, 2025
US Subsidiary Skytech Inc. Joins Pilatus BrandFounded in 1976, with locations in the US states of Maryland, South Carolina and Georgia, Skytech Inc. specializes in aircraft sales and services.
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November 18, 2025
Duncan Aviation's Rapid Response Team Marks 25th Anniversary of Mobile Engine & Airframe ServiceDuncan Aviation marks the 25th anniversary of its first mobile engine RRT (Rapid Response Team) located at Dallas Love Field.
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November 18, 2025
IndiaOne Air Signs Letter of Intent for up to Ten De Havilland Canada Twin Otter Series 300-G Aircraft at the Dubai AirshowDe Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited (De Havilland Canada) is pleased to announce that IndiaOne Air, a regional airline based in India, has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) to acquire up to ten Twin Otter Series 300-G aircraft.
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November 18, 2025
Embraer Report Highlights Untapped Potential for Intra-Middle East Air ConnectivityEmbraer has released a new market report titled Middle East's Next Frontier: The Untapped Connectivity Potential, revealing significant opportunities to enhance intra-regional air connectivity across the Middle East.
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November 18, 2025
Akaer Announces Major Acceleration in Global Growth StrategyAt Dubai Airshow 2025, one of the world's premier aerospace, defense, and technology events, Akaer unveiled a new milestone in its international expansion: a strategic partnership with Boavista Pay, a leading financial institution recognized for its strong investment capacity and solid presence in Brazil and global markets.
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November 18, 2025
Riyadh Air selects CFM LEAP engines for launch of new A321neo fleetRiyadh Air today announced a firm order for 120 CFM International LEAP-1A engines to power 60 Airbus A321neo family aircraft ordered last year.
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November 18, 2025
Air Arabia signs CFM services agreement for LEAP-1A enginesAir Arabia, the first and one of the largest budget operators in the Middle East and North Africa, today signed an agreement with CFM International, to extend services to cover the CFM LEAP-1A engines that power six A321neo LR aircraft.
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November 18, 2025
Gulf Air Increases Boeing 787 Dreamliner OrderBahrain flag carrier orders 15 787 jets, building on its July 2025 commitment
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November 18, 2025
JEKTA and Tahseen sign LOI to collaborate on and assess potential for amphibious operations in the GCCToday at Dubai Airshow 2025, JEKTA – booth 560b - the Switzerland-based developer of the zero-emissions PHA-ZE 100 amphibious aircraft, signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with Tahseen Aviation Services, a full-service air charter innovator in the UAE...
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November 17, 2025
Bell 525 Flight Simulation Training Device Receives FAA QualificationBell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. company, announced today the Bell 525 Flight Simulation training device at the Bell Training Academy received its Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) Flight Simulation Interim Level C Training Device qualification.
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November 17, 2025
Boeing Distribution launches unified ecommerce platformThe new platform marks a key milestone in Boeing Distribution's modernization and integration journey, and continues to build the foundation for growth.
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November 17, 2025
Bombardier and ELIE SAAB Announce Exclusive Collaboration to Create Uniquely Elegant Global 8000 Interior DesignBombardier and ELIE SAAB are proud to announce a collaboration to create a uniquely elegant passenger cabin design for the Bombardier Global 8000(1) aircraft.
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November 17, 2025
Air Senegal Commits to First Boeing 737 MAX OrderBoeing and Air Senegal announced today the West African carrier has committed to order nine 737 MAX airplanes.
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November 17, 2025
Avolon selects CFM LEAP engines to power new A320neo fleetAvolon places a firm order for 100 CFM LEAP-1A engines to power 50 Airbus A320neo family aircraft
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November 17, 2025
Air Côte d'Ivoire Orders Four Embraer E175s to Boost Regional ConnectivityAir Côte d'Ivoire, the national carrier of the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire, has signed a firm order for four Embraer E175 aircraft, with eight additional purchase rights, as part of its fleet modernization and regional expansion strategy.
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November 17, 2025
Helvetic Airways Expands Embraer E2 Fleet with New Order for up to Eight E195-E2 AircraftThe Swiss Airline Helvetic Airways has placed a new firm order for three Embraer E195-E2 aircraft, with five additional purchase rights, reinforcing the Swiss carrier's commitment to modern and sustainable aviation.
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November 17, 2025
Ethiopian Airlines Commits to Order 11 Boeing 737 MAX AirplanesBoeing and Ethiopian Airlines announced today Africa's largest carrier has committed to purchase 11 additional 737 MAX jets.
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November 17, 2025
Emirates Orders 65 More Boeing 777X AirplanesBoeing and Emirates announced today the world's largest international airline has placed its third order for 777X airplanes to fuel future expansion and meet growing travel demand.
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November 17, 2025
Gogo announces Action Aviation is the first Gogo Galileo FDX customer in the Middle EastGogo announced today at the Dubai Airshow that Action Aviation is equipping its Boeing Business Jet BBJ 737 with the Gogo Galileo FDX connectivity terminal.
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November 16, 2025
Embraer and Airlink Expand Partnership with Component Pool Program for E2 JetsEmbraer, a global leader in the aerospace industry, and Airlink, Southern Africa's premier airline, have signed a Component Pool Program agreement to support ten new Embraer E195-E2 jets that Airlink is currently acquiring through a series of leases with Azorra.
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November 12, 2025
Pipistrel Velis Electro, Explorer, Velis Club aircraft earn type certificate validation from Transport CanadaPipistrel, a Textron Inc. company, today announced that Transport Canada has validated the type certificate for the currently produced Pipistrel Explorer, Velis Club and Velis Electro.
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November 12, 2025
New KC-390 demonstrator, E195-E2, and E190F, lead Embraer's lineup at Dubai Air ShowEmbraer will showcase for the first time at the Dubai Airshow the new KC-390 Millennium demonstrator with its new paint scheme.
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November 11, 2025
RTX's Collins Aerospace unveils new manufacturing site in Bengaluru
26-acre facility strengthens Collins' position as a global manufacturer of advanced aerospace products
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November 6, 2025
Deutsche Aircraft and Indian Partners Announce Strategic Outcomes from Wings of Opportunity Summit in New DelhiEmpowering India's regional aviation through sustainable innovation and 'Make in India' manufacturing
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November 6, 2025
Boeing Pioneering Next-Generation Training Tools with Launch of Virtual AirplaneBoeing announced the launch of its latest product, Virtual Airplane Procedures Trainer (VAPT) at the European Aviation Training Summit.
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November 6, 2025
Air Astana Selects up to 15 Boeing 787 Dreamliners to Expand Global NetworkBoeing and Air Astana JSC announced today the Kazakhstan flag carrier will purchase up to 15 787 Dreamliners to grow and modernize its fleet.
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November 6, 2025
Boeing and Somon Air Announce Commitment for Up to 14 AirplanesBoeing and Somon Air today announced Tajikistan's national air carrier has committed to place its largest-ever order, selecting up to 14 fuel-efficient 787 Dreamliner and 737 MAX airplanes.
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November 6, 2025
Uzbekistan Airways Finalizes Order for Eight More Boeing 787 DreamlinersBoeing and Uzbekistan Airways announced today the conversion of options into a firm order for eight 787 Dreamliners, bringing the flag carrier's total order book to 22 of the versatile widebody jets.
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November 6, 2025
ZeroAvia Successful in €21m European Union Grant Application to Deliver World's First Network of Hydrogen Aircraft in NorwayZeroAvia today announced that its application to the Innovation Fund for a €21.4m grant to support the introduction of hydrogen-electric aircraft has been selected for grant agreement preparation.
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November 6, 2025
Sarma Chillara Named Executive Director, Human Resources for Boeing India and South AsiaBoeing has appointed Sarma Chillara as executive director of Human Resources for India and South Asia.
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November 5, 2025
Bombardier Global 8000, World's Fastest Business Jet, Awarded Transport Canada Type CertificationBombardier today announced that the Global 8000(1), the world's fastest business aircraft, has been awarded Transport Canada Type Certification, paving the way for entry-into-service this year.
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November 4, 2025
First PC-12 PRO Delivery to US CustomerA completely new cockpit, innovative features such as Safety Autoland, and refined comfort make the brand-new PC-12 PRO the most technologically advanced aircraft in its class.
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November 4, 2025
Bombardier Global 8000, The World's Fastest and Longest-Range Four-Zone Business Jet, Now Sets a New Benchmark with the Lowest Cabin AltitudeBombardier today announced that the Global 8000(1), the world's fastest business jet with a top speed of Mach 0.95 and with the longest range in its class at 8,000 nautical miles, has set a new industry benchmark for cabin altitude at 2,691 ft at 41,000 ft., the lowest being produced in business aviation.
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November 4, 2025
Embraer Earnings Results 3Q252025 Guidance reiterated. From an operations point of view, the company estimates Commercial Aviation deliveries between 77 and 85 aircraft, and Executive Aviation deliveries between 145 and 155 aircraft.
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October 28, 2025
HAL and UAC Sign MoU in Moscow for Production of SJ-100Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and Public Joint Stock Company United Aircraft Corporation (PJSC-UAC) Russia signed an MoU for production of civil commuter aircraft SJ-100 in Moscow, Russia on October 27, 2025.
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October 28, 2025
Danny Maldonado Named President & CEO of BellTextron Inc. today announced that Danny Maldonado has been named president & CEO of the Bell segment, effective January 4, 2026. Maldonado, currently Bell's chief commercial officer (CCO), will succeed Lisa Atherton, who was recently appointed as president & CEO of Textron Inc., effective January 4, 2026.
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October 23, 2025
MTU Maintenance Zhuhai completes 5,000 shop visitsMTU Maintenance, the global market leader in customized maintenance, repair, overhaul (MRO) solutions for aero engines, has completed its 5,000th shop visit at its Zhuhai location.
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October 22, 2025
Textron Announces Appointment of Lisa Atherton as its President and CEO and as a Member of the Board, Effective January 4, 2026; Scott Donnelly Appointed Executive Chairman of the BoardTextron Inc. today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Lisa Atherton, president and chief executive officer of Textron's Bell segment, to succeed Scott C. Donnelly as Textron's president and CEO, effective January 4, 2026.
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October 22, 2025
ATR Calls on EU Policymakers to Protect Regional Airlines and Safeguard ConnectivityAs Europe faces the dual challenge of reducing emissions while preserving the mobility of its communities and businesses, ATR urges EU policymakers to adopt a proportionate, inclusive, and performance-based approach to regulation – one that reflects the realities of regional operators and supports their vital role in Europe's mobility network.
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October 20, 2025
Aviation India 2025 to focus on national desire to expand and upgrade its aerospace manufacturing industryAerospace leaders will gather at Aviation India Summit 2025 to examine progress and debate the next steps towards the development of India's home-grown aerospace industry.
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October 20, 2025
Embraer celebrates the groundbreaking of its new MRO facility in Fort WorthHeld at Perot Field Alliance Airport, the ceremony welcomed local officials, executives, and partners
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October 17, 2025
Deutsche Aircraft to Host “Wings of Opportunity” Event in New Delhi in November 2025A high-level summit bringing India's aviation leaders to drive sustainable regional connectivity and advance the 'Make in India' aerospace vision
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October 16, 2025
Binter Signs Strategic Maintenance Agreement to Strengthen ATR Fleet SupportATR, the world's leading manufacturer of regional aircraft, and ATAVIS, the Binter entity in charge of technical procurement and supply chain management, have signed a Global Maintenance Agreement (GMA) to provide tailored support for 26 ATR 72-600 aircraft, operated by CANAIR and NAYSA.
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October 16, 2025
Rolls-Royce expands strategic partnership with Bharat Forge to manufacture fan blades for its Pearl 10X enginesRolls-Royce has signed an agreement with Bharat Forge Ltd to manufacture and supply fan blades for Rolls-Royce's Pearl 700 and Pearl 10X engine.
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October 15, 2025
Airline and MRO leaders gather at Aviation India Summit & Exhibition 2025 to debate India's drive to MRO self-sufficiencyIndia's leading airline and MRO industry figures will debate the key challenges ahead for a country determined to deliver a home-grown and world-class MRO capability at the 2nd Aviation India & South Asia Summit & Exhibition 2025 taking place in New Delhi on 29-30th October 2025.
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October 14, 2025
TrueNoord places firm order for 20 Embraer E195-E2 aircraft and secures purchase rights for up to 30 additional jets“This landmark agreement represents TrueNoord's first direct order with an aircraft manufacturer” —Anne-Bart Tieleman, CEO, TrueNoord
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October 14, 2025
Jungheinrich Automates the Logistics Centre for Deutsche Aircraft at Leipzig/Halle AirportDeutsche Aircraft is relying on highly automated solutions from material handling specialist Jungheinrich to efficiently and sustainably produce its new, 40-seater regional aircraft at the cutting-edge Final Assembly Line currently under construction at Leipzig/Halle Airport.
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October 13, 2025
Global Jet Capital Publishes Annual Business Jet Market ForecastGlobal Jet Capital, a global leader in financial solutions for business aircraft, released its 5th annual Business Jet Market Forecast today to coincide with the beginning of the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) convention in Las Vegas.
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October 13, 2025
Boeing, Airline Partners Set New Standard for Parts AuthenticationBoeing, in partnership with Southwest Airlines (SWA) and Aeroxchange Ltd., has successfully completed the aerospace industry's first parts shipment accompanied by a digital 8130-3 certificate—an electronic version of the FAA-governed 8130-3 Authorized Release Certificate.
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October 13, 2025
Cessna Citation Ascend Makes World Debut at NBAA-BACE in Las VegasThe Cessna Citation Ascend landed today at Henderson Executive Airport in Las Vegas, marking its world debut at the 2025 National Business Aviation Association Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE).
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October 13, 2025
Cessna Citation M2 Gen2 with Garmin Autothrottles Achieves FAA Certification, Bringing Greater Control and Precision to PilotsThe Cessna Citation M2 Gen2 with Garmin Autothrottles recently received certification from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), bringing greater control and precision to pilots.
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October 13, 2025
Bombardier Unveils Comlux as Global 8000 Aircraft Customer, Delivery Confirmed for 2026Bombardier is proud to announce that Comlux, a leading business aviation company, will take delivery of the industry-defining Global 8000(1) aircraft in 2026.
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October 13, 2025
Bombardier Global 8000, The World's Fastest Business Jet, Gets Even Faster with a New Top Speed of Mach 0.95Bombardier today announced that the Global 8000, the world's fastest business jet, just got faster with a new top speed of Mach 0.95(2) – the highest speed in civil aviation and the fastest business jet in history.
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October 13, 2025
AFI KLM E&M Sign Long-Term Engine Maintenance Agreement with Shenzhen Airlines and Kunming AirlinesAir France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance (AFI KLM E&M), a world leader in aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services, is delighted to announce the extension of its strategic partnership with Shenzhen...
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October 10, 2025
Dust ingestion testing for CFM RISE program beginsCFM International has begun dust ingestion testing on next-generation high-pressure turbine (HPT) airfoils. The earliest CFM has conducted this type of testing, it simulates the real-world operating conditions of engine technologies in development to optimize for durability.
