Category: Commercial

OSM Aviation Academy Signs LOI for 25 IFR-Certified Tecnam P-Mentor Aircraft

Tecnam Aircraft announced that OSM Aviation Academy (OSMAA) has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) for the purchase of 25 fully equipped IFR-certified Tecnam P-Mentor aircraft, with options for an additional five units.

With this new LOI, OSM Aviation Academy will enhance its training fleet and capacity, ensuring that future pilots benefit from the most advanced training aircraft available today. The Tecnam P-Mentor fleet will not only strengthen the Academy’s European operations but also support its expansion into new markets, including the United States, where demand for efficient, sustainable, and IFR-capable training aircraft continues to grow.

The Tecnam P-Mentor is the latest two-seat IFR trainer from Tecnam, offering unmatched efficiency, advanced avionics, and a fully EASA-certified IFR and PBN platform. Designed to comply with all the latest EASA requirements, the P-Mentor combines outstanding performance, low fuel consumption, and safety, making it the ideal aircraft for modern flight training operations.

“We are excited to strengthen our partnership with Tecnam as we continue to scale our training operations,” said Martin Floor, CEO of OSM Aviation Academy. “The P-Mentor’s efficiency, safety, and IFR capabilities make it the perfect aircraft for training the next generation of Airline Ready pilots.”

Driven by increasing demand for OSM Aviation Academy’s Airline Ready cadet program, this strategic partnership represents a significant step toward expanding the Academy’s global flight training capacity.

“The aircraft order forms part of a broader group strategy to establish a strong presence in the United States to support OSM’s flight training operations, while creating a platform for further expansion across both the U.S. and European markets,” said Hans Kyrre Hultgren, executive director of OSM Aviation Academy.

Walter Da Costa, Tecnam’s chief sales officer, commented: “We are delighted to support OSM Aviation Academy’s continued growth and commitment to excellence in pilot training. The P-Mentor embodies Tecnam’s mission to deliver innovative, reliable, and sustainable training solutions to the world’s leading flight schools.”

With this new LOI, OSM Aviation Academy will enhance its training fleet and capacity, ensuring that future pilots benefit from the most advanced training aircraft available today.

Coulson Aviation Develops SafeFuel, an Onboard Fuel Quality Assurance and Protection System

Coulson Aviation, an aerial firefighting company and operator of a mixed fixed- and rotary-wing firefighting fleet, has developed SafeFuel, the aviation industry’s first onboard system designed to verify fuel quality and detect contamination during refueling.

The innovation comes amid growing safety concerns following multiple fuel-related incidents in military and commercial aviation, and recent Navy aircraft accidents under investigation.

Coulson Aviation’s aircraft often operate in remote environments around the world, where the risk of contaminated or off-spec fuel is heightened. Over years of operations, the company has encountered issues ranging from water-laden Jet A and microbial growth to cross-contamination, while the industry has seen increased fuel issues, including contamination from DEF (Diesel Exhaust Fluid) and SAP (Super Absorbent Polymer) from aging filter separators. One such incident resulted in one of Coulson’s jets having an engine flameout during an overwater ferry flight, a near-disaster that underscored the absence of onboard fuel technology across aviation.

Developed and patented by Coulson’s in-house team, SafeFuel integrates directly into an aircraft’s single-point refueling manifold and analyzes fuel during refueling. The system verifies key parameters in real time and automatically notifies the flight crew and can halt fueling if contamination or out-of-spec readings are detected before fuel reaches the tanks. Each fueling is digitally recorded, providing traceability and a verifiable chain of custody for operators, OEMs, and regulators.

“We’ve spent decades designing aircraft to survive any emergency, but none of that matters if the fuel itself isn’t safe,” said Britt Coulson, president & COO of Coulson Aviation. “As the industry transitions to Sustainable Aviation Fuels and complex global supply chains, the risks multiply and even small deviations can have catastrophic consequences. When only a few gallons of off-spec fuel can bring down a $100 million aircraft, it’s time for aviation to recognize that fuel is the final unmonitored frontier. SafeFuel closes that gap permanently.”

FL Technics Engine Services Expands Kaunas Shop to Meet CFM56 Engine Demand

FL Technics Engine Services, a subsidiary of global aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services provider FL Technics Group, has expanded its engine shop in Kaunas, Lithuania, from five to eight fully equipped bays. As demand for engine maintenance continues to grow globally, this 60% capacity increase will enhance the company’s ability to provide timely and efficient engine services.

The Kaunas shop is certified exclusively for the CFM56 engine family – the most widely used engine type in commercial aviation. Currently, around 70% of the shop‘s work focuses on CFM56-7B engines and the remaining share is spent working CFM56-5B and CFM56-3 engines.

“The market is facing ongoing challenges with new-generation engines – from technical issues to persistent parts shortages. As a result, airlines are extending the life of their existing fleets, and the demand for CFM56 maintenance has significantly increased. This translates directly into more work for shops like ours worldwide. Over the past few years, the number of shop visits has been steadily rising, and during peak periods, capacity became a challenge,” says Valerij Deveikis, CEO at FL Technics Engine Services.

To stay ahead and maintain flexibility, FL Technics Engine Services decided to expand its Kaunas facility, which is now capable of servicing eight engines simultaneously. This allows the company to offer more immediate repair slots, optimize turnaround times, and continue delivering the responsive, high-quality service.

“Despite elevated demand, our goal remains unchanged – to deliver reliable, efficient, and timely maintenance solutions to every customer,” highlights Deveikis. “Previously, when all five bays were occupied, it limited our flexibility to accept quick-turn repairs or handle larger scope projects. With eight bays, we can take on more complex repairs and still remain responsive to urgent AOG situations.”

The expansion project involves not only increasing the shop’s physical space but also growing its team. With more bays and higher engine flow, FL Technics Engine Services is bringing in experienced professionals as well as encouraging young talents from Lithuanian universities and aviation schools to develop their skills in aviation maintenance.

An EASA Part-145 certified company, FL Technics Engine Services provides quick-turn services and on-wing support in its engine shop in Kaunas Free Economic Zone. The company’s services engine repair, teardowns and module swap, covering three main generations of CFM International CFM56 engines, namely CFM56-3, CFM56-5B and CFM56-7B.

FL Technics Group – a parent company to FL Technics Engine Services – is a globally recognized aviation MRO services provider, serving commercial aviation clients worldwide. The company operates 23 subsidiaries across Europe, the Americas, and Indonesia. Along with 4 heavy maintenance hangars and over 80 line maintenance stations around the world, the company is operating around multiple MRO

verticals including engine repair shop, wheels and brakes, aircraft engineering (CAMO and TAM), technical training (including Part-147), design and production, and aerospace logistics services.

AAR Acquires HAECO Americas and Signs Multi-Year Contracts with Key Customers

AAR CORP. announced it has acquired HAECO Americas from HAECO Group for $78 million in an all-cash transaction, subject to customary adjustments. The acquisition immediately expands AAR’s maintenance footprint and accelerates the Company’s strategic objective to grow its Repair & Engineering segment. The purchase price represents a high single-digit multiple of last twelve months EBITDA before the impact of any synergies.

HAECO Americas is the second largest heavy maintenance provider in North America behind AAR. The business performs heavy aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) and modification services at two facilities, one in Greensboro, North Carolina, and one in Lake City, Florida, for leading commercial airlines. 

“AAR has become the most sought-after heavy maintenance provider in North America, and we are excited to extend our leadership position with the acquisition of HAECO Americas. Over the last few years, we have significantly invested in training, lean initiatives, and proprietary technology to enhance quality and efficiency in our MRO operations. These efforts have resulted in reduced turn-around times for our customers, higher employee retention, and meaningful increases to operating margins. We plan to apply our successful model to the HAECO Americas facilities and expect to significantly improve profitability and operational performance,” said John M. Holmes, AAR’s chairman, president and CEO.

Holmes continued, “In connection with the transaction, we have secured agreements with key customers, totaling over $850M in sales over a multi-year period. These agreements, which effectively sell out the two HAECO Americas facilities, reflect strong demand and our close customer relationships. Moreover, these new facilities will allow us to further optimize our North American footprint, which we expect will lead to incremental margin expansion overall for our Repair & Engineering segment as we execute the integration.”

HAECO Americas’ over 1,600 dedicated team members bring considerable tenure and a wide range of technical experience on airline and cargo aircraft. The workforce, which is composed of 30% veterans, has focused on serving as centers of excellence and has performed maintenance on thousands of aircraft over decades.

“We are pleased to welcome the talented HAECO Americas team to AAR. Our strong safety culture, partnerships with educational institutions, and focus on career development have made AAR the premier employer for aviation technicians. We look forward to combining with the HAECO Americas team to deliver outstanding service to our customers,” said Tom Hoferer, AAR’s senior vice president of repair & engineering.

STRATEGIC RATIONALE

  • Alignment with Company objectives: This acquisition accelerates AAR’s growth and expands the Company’s strong relationships with premier airline customers in North America.
  • Meeting customer demand and footprint optimization: As the leading independent MRO provider in North America, AAR’s Airframe MRO network has a multi-year backlog, inclusive of its two facility expansions currently underway in Miami and Oklahoma City. The acquisition of HAECO Americas enables AAR to meet additional customer demand and to optimize its footprint over time. 
  • Synergy realization and expected improvement in profitability: AAR has demonstrated its ability to drive best-in-class operational efficiency in its heavy maintenance operations. While the transaction will initially be slightly dilutive to AAR’s operating margins, applying the Company’s operating model to HAECO Americas’ two facilities is expected to drive significant synergy realization and margin improvement. Once the integration is complete, AAR expects HAECO Americas to achieve operating margins consistent with those of AAR’s current Airframe MRO operations, with the opportunity to expand further as the Company optimizes its overall heavy maintenance footprint. 

Turkish Technic and Pegasus Airlines Sign Two Landmark Agreements for Airbus A320neo Fleet

Turkish Technic, a global leader in the aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) industry and Pegasus Airlines have expanded their long-standing collaboration through two new contracts signed for the airline’s Airbus A320neo fleet. The agreements cover landing gear overhaul and base maintenance services, further reinforcing the cooperation between the two Turkish aviation company.

Under these renewed agreements, Turkish Technic will deliver comprehensive landing gear overhaul services for Pegasus Airlines’ Airbus A320neo fleet over the next six years. In addition, Turkish Technic’s expert maintenance teams will provide continuous base maintenance support on two dedicated maintenance lines between the Fall 2025 – Winter 2026 period, ensuring the fleet’s operational efficiency and reliability.

As one of Turkish Technic’s valued and long-term partners, Pegasus Airlines continues to benefit from the company’s integrated maintenance solutions, extensive technical expertise and globally recognized quality standards. These new agreements reaffirm both companies’ mutual trust and commitment to advancing Turkish aviation on the global stage, while further strengthening their enduring partnership.

Commenting on the agreement, CEO and Board Member of Turkish Technic, Mikail Akbulut stated: ‘‘We are delighted to reinforce our partnership with Pegasus Airlines through these new agreements. For 20 years, we have been expanding the range of our services to provide the highest quality maintenance services for Pegasus Airlines. We sincerely appreciate

Pegasus Airlines’ steadfast confidence in our expertise as we reinforce Türkiye’s position in the global aviation industry together.”

Regarding the continuation of the partnership, CEO of Pegasus Airlines, Güliz Öztürk, said: “We are very pleased to further strengthen our long-standing collaboration with Turkish Technic through these new agreements covering our A320neo fleet. Strong technical capabilities, efficiency, and reliable partnerships form the foundation of steady growth in aviation. As Pegasus, we place great importance on supporting domestic collaborations that enhance Turkish aviation’s global competitiveness while ensuring world-class operations. This agreement represents not only a step forward for today, but also a reflection of our vision to shape the future of aviation together.”

Operating as a one-stop MRO company with high-quality support, competitive turnaround times, and comprehensive in-house capabilities at its state-of-the-art hangars, Turkish Technic ranks among the world’s leading MRO companies and continues to be a reliable global partner, offering maintenance, repair, overhaul, engineering, modification, tailor-made component supply, and reconfiguration to many domestic and international customers at five locations.

AerFin Completes First CFM56-5B Top Case Repair at In-House Engine Shop

AerFin, the aviation asset specialist that buys, sells, leases and repairs aircraft, engines and parts, has marked a significant milestone in the growth of its MRO operations following its first top case repair on a CFM56-5B engine at its in-house engine shop.

The repair was required after the engine experienced a bird strike during service, which damaged blades within the High-Pressure Compressor (HPC). By removing the compressor top case, AerFin’s engineers were able to access the HPC and replace only the individual damaged blades. This precise intervention follows a special procedure set out in the engine manual and avoids the need for a larger-scale repair or replacement.

The approach delivers tangible benefits for the customer – reducing both cost and turnaround time, while ensuring the aircraft returns to service quickly and reliably.

This achievement follows the shop’s first engine module swap in June this year, when AerFin’s engineers successfully replaced a damaged module with a serviceable unit, demonstrating their growing ability to manage complex in-house repairs. Both milestones reflect the significant expansion of AerFin’s MRO capability since relocating its headquarters to Indurent Park, Newport in in January this year.

The 116,000 sq ft facility has provided the additional capacity and resources needed to scale up services, while also supporting AerFin’s wider global growth, with new hubs opened in Singapore and Miami last year. The move to Indurent Park doubled AerFin’s engine MRO capacity, expanding to 26 engine bays and enabling up to 200 quick-turn shop visits annually.

“This top case repair represents an important step in the development of our engine shop capability,” said Simon Bayliss, AerFin’s chief operating officer. “It demonstrates the expertise of our team and the value we can deliver to customers by providing smart, efficient solutions that keep aircraft flying and costs under control. The move to Indurent Park has been transformative, giving us the space and state-of-the-art facilities to grow our in-house capability at pace and better support our customers worldwide.

This first top case repair underscores AerFin’s commitment to expanding its in-house expertise and strengthening its engine MRO offering, With expanded facilities, a growing global footprint and a proven track record of complex engine repairs, AerFin is well placed to deliver flexible, cost-effective solutions across the full lifecycle of its customers’ engines.”

NEWT21 Showcases Reliable Autonomous Navigation on Its USV with UAV Navigation-Grupo Oesía’s Support

Madrid, 4 Nov, 2025. – NEWT21, the Latvian manufacturer specializing in unmanned surface vessels (USVs), has successfully demonstrated advanced autonomous navigation on its FOG USV. This achievement follows the smooth integration of UAV Navigation-Grupo Oesía’s autopilot system, carried out through close collaboration between both teams.

The demonstration highlights NEWT21’s ability to deliver a reliable and capable USV platform, now enhanced with advanced autonomous functions that improve safety and mission effectiveness, even in harsh environments. The control system enables the FOG USV to perform complex tasks independently, including mothership approach protection to prevent collisions during close maneuvers, dynamic relative routes that automatically adjust to the position of the vessel hosting the Command and Control Station, and health monitoring with fault tolerance to ensure mission continuity in the event of sensor failures.

The integration and fine-tuning of the FOG USV were carried out smoothly and efficiently, with no incidents, and supported by satcom communications. During testing, the vessel successfully executed navigation plans with full autonomy, marking an important milestone for NEWT21. Equipped with a modern gimbal, the FOG is now ready to perform demanding surveillance missions at sea, even under challenging conditions.

The excellent cooperation between NEWT21 and UAV Navigation-Grupo Oesía was essential to completing the process in record time. This joint effort has not only enabled the autonomous operation of the FOG USV but also paved the way for an upcoming demonstration with the Latvian Navy and participation at the NATO exercise.

With this achievement, NEWT21 reinforces the reliability and autonomy of its FOG USV in critical unmanned operations, while UAV Navigation-Grupo Oesía is proud to contribute as a trusted technology partner. Together, both companies reaffirm their commitment to innovation and strategic autonomy in defense and security. This milestone sets the stage for future joint integrations across additional platforms.

Veryon Showcases Groundbreaking AI-Powered Technology at Predictive Aircraft Maintenance Dublin 2025 Conference

Veryon will showcase its AI-powered predictive maintenance technology, Veryon AIRE, at the Predictive Aircraft Maintenance Conference, taking place November 11–12 in Dublin, Ireland.

Airlines and MROs continue to face pressure to reduce downtime, optimize labor, and improve safety. By harnessing the industry’s largest de-identified dataset and delivering insights relevant to each operator’s context, Veryon provides earlier visibility into emerging issues. The result is fewer surprises, faster action, and stronger control over fleet health and maintenance planning.

Veryon AIRE is the analytics engine behind Veryon Diagnostics, an integrated AI platform that mines logbook data and references aircraft manuals to streamline troubleshooting and improve fix outcomes. With Veryon AIRE, operators can expect:

• Smarter, Faster Fixes: It recommends most likely fixes to boost first-time fix rates and enables technicians to ask publication-specific questions and jump directly to troubleshooting steps.

• Intelligent Fleet Management: It automates routine work, reduces maintenance expenses, and optimizes critical maintenance tasks and inventory management

• Enhanced Reliability: It surfaces chronic patterns, rogue components and short-life parts, and trend degradation early, before they escalate into unexpected AOGs.

Join us for “The Predictive Edge: How AI Is Powering the Next Generation of Aircraft Reliability” on Monday, November 11, at 11:20. Dave Purfurst, Global Director of Solutions Consulting at Veryon, will explore how operators can turn overwhelming volumes of aircraft data into smarter decisions, faster troubleshooting, and measurable improvements in uptime. As fleets generate more data than ever before, Dave will share how AI is shifting maintenance from reactive to predictive and how Veryon AIRE, the analytics engine behind Veryon Diagnostics, is helping operators boost first-time fixrates, reduce chronic defects, simplify compliance, and scale expertise across shrinking teams to maximize aircraft availability and reliability.

Solving Aviation’s Data Problem with AI

Many operators struggle with fragmented data that weakens predictive accuracy.

“Our platform unifies historical reliability patterns, rapid defect analysis, and AI-guided troubleshooting into a single view,” said Kris Volrath, senior vice president of product at Veryon. “This not only allows maintenance teams to act early and plan proactively, but a validated-by-experts approach also ensures AI-driven recommendations are understood, trusted, and applied with safety at the forefront.”

Veryon will highlight how its unified tools work together to create a closed information loop that helps operators see issues sooner, take action faster, and proceed with confidence:

• Veryon Defect Analysis: An AI-powered tool that identifies and clusters recurring defects and prevents issues before they ground an aircraft. Reduces repeat defects by 33%, unscheduled removals by 20%, and delays/cancellations by 10%.

• Veryon Reliability: An AI-enabled module that forecasts component failures, maximizes aircraft availability, and supports proactive maintenance strategies.

• Veryon Guided Troubleshooting: An intelligence-powered guide that delivers predictive fix recommendations based on real-world outcomes from thousands of aircraft events. Cuts troubleshooting time by up to 50% and increases first-time fix rates by more than 5% with step-by-step guidance.

• Veryon Tracking+: A cloud-based platform for fleet, maintenance, inventory, and flight operations, trusted by over 150 operators managing more than 2,000 aircraft.

FL Technics Indonesia welcomes first Boeing 737 MAX for maintenance

FL Technics Indonesia, a maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) provider and part of FL Technics Group, has recently welcomed the first Boeing 737 MAX. The company obtained approval for performing maintenance of this type of aircraft in May 2025. The certification applies to the company’s two main facilities located at Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK) and Ngurah Rai International Airport in Bali (DPS).

Airlines across the Southeast Asia region are seeking to replace aging aircraft with newer models that have better fuel efficiency, and as much as 80% of the demand will likely be met by Boeing 737 MAX. According to Boeing’s latest Commercial Market Outlook, by 2044 the entire Southeast Asia region will need 3,995 single-aisle jets to keep up with the growing passenger numbers. Indonesia’s 480-strong civil aviation fleet has an average age of nearly 15 years, making it the oldest fleet in the region, and one ripe for an overhaul in the coming few years.

“Following the recent authorization from civil aviation authorities, our local facilities are equipped to deliver high-quality 737 MAX component repair and maintenance services. Backed by a global aviation group with long-term strategic goals in the region, we combine advanced MRO technologies with the expertise of leading specialists. With airlines looking to overhaul their fleets, we are ready to become their independent MRO partner of choice,” said Martynas Grigas, CEO of FL Technics Indonesia.

FL Technics Indonesia is a part of FL Technics Group, a global MRO provider with over 3,000 employees worldwide serving clients across a wide network of base and line maintenance stations. The Group, in turn, is part of Avia Solutions Group, the largest provider of ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance) services in the world.

Last year, FL Technics Indonesia opened a new facility in Bali, which has since achieved CASA, FAA, and DGCA aviation safety certifications, and plans to qualify for EASA certification in the near future. The company is also considering expanding its 27,500 m2 hangar in Jakarta by an additional 88,000 m2.

In addition to the 737 MAX, FL Technics Indonesia provides comprehensive MRO services for a wide range of aircraft types, including Boeing Classic, Next Generation (NG), and MAX series, as well as Airbus A320ceo and A320neo families. The company is also certified to service engines such as the CFM56-3/5/7, V2500-A, LEAP-1A and 1B, and PW1100G.

Nasmyth Group Acquired by Sigma Advanced Systems UK LtdAcquisition Strengthens Future Growth and Innovation

Nasmyth Group, a leading provider of specialist precision engineering services to the aerospace, defence
and related industries today announced its acquisition by Sigma Advanced Systems UK Ltd.


Founded in 1994, Sigma Advanced Systems UK Ltd is a recognised global manufacturer and service provider of advanced defence systems and security solutions. With more than three decades of experience, Sigma specialises in the design, development, and production of cutting-edge technologies including avionics, naval systems, communication systems, submarine platforms, radars, and counter unmanned aerial systems that meet the highest standards of quality, reliability, and performance.


This acquisition marks an important milestone in Nasmyth evolution, providing a strong and stable foundation for continued innovation, expanded capacity, and the delivery of high-quality engineering solutions to customers worldwide. Sigma’s proven track record in design, development and manufacturing will bring valuable strategic insight and financial strength to support Nasmyth’s next phase of growth.


Pramod Raju, Director – Sigma Advanced Systems UK Ltd commented:
“We are delighted to welcome Nasmyth group to the Sigma family. This acquisition is an important step to our growth strategy in the global aerospace industry. Sigma and Nasmyth will look to leverage Nasmyth’s Tier-1 supplier status to Major OEMs as they bid for large work packages. We look forward to supporting the company’s continued success and international expansion.”


John Rooney, CEO – Nasmyth added:
“We are excited to begin this new chapter for Nasmyth. Sigma’s strategy aligns perfectly with our vision for growth, and we are already investing in our facilities to increase capability and capacity to meet rising
demand across the aerospace and defence sectors. Together, we are well positioned to build on Nasmyth’s long-standing reputation for quality, reliability, and innovation.”


Nasmyth were advised by a team from Interpath and would like to extend their sincere thanks for their team’s invaluable support, guidance, and commitment during the transaction process.


Chris Pole, Managing Director, Interpath commented:
“We are pleased to have advised on this transaction, which brings together two highly complementary
organisations, creating a formidable platform for continued growth and scalability. We wish them all the very best for the future.”