Category: Commercial

ATEQ Aviation Bolsters Global Testing Portfolio with Acquisition of T-RX Avionics Solution

ATEQ Aviation, a global leader in aeronautical test equipment, today announced the strategic acquisition of the T-RX avionics testing solution (formerly owned by CCX Technologies). This move significantly expands ATEQ’s offering to the sector, merging world-class air data testing with advanced avionics diagnostics to better serve the aircraft maintenance industry.

The T-RX is a compact, highly reliable tester widely recognized for its performance in radio, pulsatory, and GPS testing. By integrating this technology, ATEQ Aviation now offers a unified testing environment that pairs its renowned ADSE series Air Data Test Sets with a versatile avionics testing platform.

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A Unified Solution for Regulatory Compliance

This integration allows Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) organizations to perform comprehensive 14 CFR 91.411 and 91.413 compliance testing within a single, streamlined workflow. These critical inspections are essential for aircraft certification and ensuring continued airworthiness.

The combination of ATEQ’s ADSE series and the T-RX tester delivers several key advantages:

•          Comprehensive Testing: Simultaneous pitot-static and avionics verification.

•          Operational Efficiency: Accelerated timelines for scheduled inspections and certifications.

•          Reduced Footprint: Fewer individual tools required on the hangar floor, simplifying logistics.

•          Proven Accuracy: Reliable data from a globally trusted manufacturer with a deep pedigree in aviation safety.

“Integrating the T-RX solution into our range of products represents a natural evolution of ATEQ Aviation’s strategy,” said Gabriel Nativel, ATEQ Aviation Global Director. “By combining our industry-leading Air Data Test Sets with a high-performance avionics tester, we provide maintenance professionals with a more complete, efficient, and confident solution for their daily operations.”

This acquisition reinforces ATEQ Aviation’s mission to deliver innovative, reliable testing solutions that help operators maintain the highest safety standards while optimizing operational costs.

AerFin sells A330 airframe to airline parts trading business

AerFin, the aviation asset specialist that buys, sells, leases and repairs aircraft, engines and parts, has completed the sale of an Airbus A330 airframe to the parts trading arm of an airline, supporting the availability of used serviceable material across the global aftermarket.

As airlines and parts traders look to secure dependable sources of material, A330 airframes continue to play an important role in sustaining fleets and managing cost pressures. AerFin’s experience across widebody platforms enables it to place airframes where they can deliver the greatest operational value.

Auvinash Narayen, Chief Investment Officer at AerFin, said: “Widebody airframes remain an important source of material for the industry, particularly for platforms with a long operational life ahead of them. This sale reflects our ability to place assets with customers who understand how to maximise their value.”

The transaction demonstrates AerFin’s ability to support the full asset lifecycle and its continued focus on keeping aircraft and parts in use.

QT9 Software Announces New Global Headquarters in Historic Downtown Batavia

QT9 Software, maker of Quality Management Software, ERP, and MRP solutions, announced plans to relocate its global headquarters from Aurora to a newly redeveloped campus in downtown Batavia, Illinois. The former Pamarco factory, a 100-year-old industrial building along the Fox River, will be transformed into a modern, approximately 40,000-square-foot office environment that preserves the site’s historic character while creating a new hub for technology, innovation, and collaboration.

The headquarters project is part of a $12 million adaptive reuse initiative led by Manhattan Real Estate Ventures, LLC, under a Redevelopment Agreement authorized by the Batavia City Council. The investment will rehabilitate a long-neglected riverfront property into a state-of-the-art workspace designed to support QT9 Software’s continued global growth, while aligning with the City of Batavia’s Downtown Plan for sustainable revitalization and historic preservation.

QT9 Software’s relocation will initially bring approximately 65 employees to downtown Batavia, with staffing projected to grow to around 100 high‑skilled technology roles as the company expands. By establishing a new global headquarters in the heart of the city, QT9 Software will help honor the area’s industrial heritage while creating a modern, connected workspace that reflects its culture of innovation and long-term commitment to the region.

The redevelopment will preserve the historic industrial architecture of the former factory while modernizing its interior systems, infrastructure, and layout to meet the needs of a growing global technology organization. The project is expected to serve as a visual and economic catalyst for the broader riverfront district, complementing other recent investments and reinforcing Batavia’s position as a competitive destination for technology-driven businesses. Construction is anticipated to begin following final approvals and financing, with occupancy targeted before the end of 2028.

QT9 Software’s new headquarters will further strengthen the company’s ability to deliver pre‑validated QMS, ERP, and MRP solutions that connect quality and operations for manufacturers across life sciences, pharmaceutical, medical device, biotechnology, aerospace, and industrial markets. From Batavia, QT9 Software will continue to support customers in North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific with platforms designed to streamline operations, maintain compliance with global standards, and provide real-time visibility into critical quality and production data.

With its expanded presence in Batavia, QT9 Software plans to deepen its engagement with the local community, fostering new opportunities for collaboration, workforce development, and long-term economic stability. The company expects that the new headquarters, combined with Batavia’s evolving mix of historic properties and new development, will help attract and retain top technology talent while reinforcing QT9 Software’s role as a trusted partner for regulated manufacturers worldwide.

Air Nostrum Engineering and Maintenance Renews and Expands CRJ Component Support Agreement with Fokker Services Group

Fokker Services Group has been awarded “STC Provider of the Year” at MRO XPO 2026, presented during MRO XPO India, which took place in Delhi on March 11–12. The award recognizes outstanding contribution and performance in the development and delivery of Airbus and Boeing Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) solutions for airlines in the South Asia region.

The award is particularly meaningful as the winners are selected through voting by airlines operating in the region. It reflects the trust Airbus and Boeing operators place in Fokker Services Group’s engineering expertise and the successful completion of STC projects supporting fleet performance, compliance and operational efficiency.

As an independent engineering and certification specialist, Fokker Services Group provides airlines with a flexible and competitive alternative to OEM solutions. The company continues to expand its STC portfolio with technologies addressing emerging aviation challenges, including solutions designed to mitigate GNSS jamming and spoofing, an increasingly critical issue affecting aircraft navigation and operational safety.

Vincent Jansen, Sales Manager at Fokker Services Group, commented:
“Receiving the STC Provider of the Year award is a strong recognition of the work our teams have delivered for airlines in the South Asia region. The fact that this award is based on votes from operators makes it especially meaningful, as it reflects their satisfaction with the projects we have successfully completed together. We see this as an encouraging foundation to further expand our presence in the region with new STC solutions, including technologies addressing challenges such as GNSS jamming and spoofing. We would like to thank the airlines who voted for us and the organizers of the MRO XPO South Asia Awards for making this recognition possible.”

Fokker Services Group remains committed to supporting the global aviation industry with high-quality certification expertise and innovative aircraft modification solutions.

SkySelect Raises $9M to Modernize Aircraft Parts Procurement with AI

The platform helps airlines and MROs reduce costly aircraft-on-ground delays and excess inventory by using specialized AI to optimize sourcing across global aviation supply chains.

Estonian-founded SkySelect, an AI-powered procurement platform transforming how airlines and maintenance providers source aircraft parts, has secured $9 million in funding. 

Airlines face mounting pressure to modernize legacy procurement systems that leave them holding approximately $50 billion in excess parts inventory globally. 

When aircraft are grounded due to missing components, airlines scramble to procure parts through manual, fragmented processes that can take days or weeks. Aircraft-on-ground (AOG) incidents, where a plane is grounded waiting for parts, cost airlines around $30 billion each year. Airlines also carry more than $10 billion in excess inventory.

Advancements in procurement technology are enabling airlines and maintenance, repair, and overhaul organizations (MROs) to reduce the number of shipments by up to 30 per cent while keeping fewer parts in stock. This minimizes logistics costs and reduces carbon emissions, making operations more sustainable.

SkySelect pioneered the application of AI to aviation parts procurement before AI became ubiquitous in marketplace technology. Unlike generalized large language models, SkySelect’s platform employs specialized AI to match aircraft part requests with optimal suppliers across its network of thousands of vendors worldwide, providing real-time market visibility. This targeted approach enables just-in-time procurement, building operational resilience while reducing the need for costly safety stock.

The company also partners with major ERP solution providers to streamline the end-to-end part procurement process through seamless integrations. 

Since its launch, SkySelect has processed over $6 billion in transactions, with $1.3 billion completed in 2025 alone.

The company is currently landing approximately one new major client per month, with recent additions including JetBlue, Sun Country Airlines, Air Transport Services Group, Widerøe, and Vueling.

Verb Ventures and RockCreek co-led the round, with participation from SmartCap Green Fund, funded by the European Union NextGenerationEU, and existing investors Bain Capital Ventures and Lux Capital.

Erkki Brakmann, chief executive officer and co-founder of SkySelect, shared: “Legacy procurement systems and processes are fundamentally broken. Airlines invest over $40 billion annually in aircraft parts while simultaneously carrying $50 billion in excess inventory — a massive inefficiency that our AI-driven platform directly addresses. This growth funding validates both our early-mover advantage in applying AI to aviation procurement and the tangible value we’re delivering to customers.” 

Alexander Chikunov, founding partner at Verb Ventures, says: “SkySelect exemplifies the kind of B2B platform we back: a platform that brings transparency to opaque supply chains through data and automation. This new funding positions SkySelect to capture a larger share of the $40 billion aircraft materials market.”

Anahita Smeets, managing director at RockCreek, says: “RockCreek invests in AI and innovative companies that deliver both economic value and operational resilience. SkySelect addresses a critical bottleneck in aviation by using AI to match supply and demand for parts. With airlines facing billions in losses from aircraft-on-ground delays and excess inventory, we believe SkySelect’s platform offers a compelling solution at scale.”

The investment will be used to enhance its AI sourcing and procurement optimisation tools, helping airlines and MROs build a more reliable, predictable, and sustainable supply chain. SkySelect plans to hire across product development, data science, and customer success in its offices in the USA, India, and Estonia.

Scintam Tackles Seized Fastener Problem Live at DPRTE 2026

Nottingham, U. K.-based engineering firm Scintam is bringing its FastEDR technology to DPRTE 2026 in Farnborough, offering live demonstrations of a machine that’s modernizng how engineering teams deal with one of the most persistent challenges in maintenance: the safe removal of seized fasteners.

Powered by electrical discharge machining technology, FastEDR removes seized fasteners without heat, force or chemicals. CEO Duncan Kerr and CTO Pete Woodsmith will run the demonstrations and will be available to answer questions.

The Problem

Seized fasteners are a constant — and costly — challenge across defence platforms. Current removal methods, such as hand-drilling and pneumatic tools, are unpredictable, risk damaging high-value components, and can lead to extended downtime — grounding assets that are needed in service.

The Solution

FastEDR is portable, non-destructive, and works in situ, delivering consistent processing times regardless of fastener condition.

Traditional removal methods also pose a direct risk to the technicians that carry them out, exposing them to vibration, repetitive strain, swarf hazards, and long-term conditions such as Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS), commonly known as white finger.

Steven Maclaren, a former Royal Navy aircraft engineer with 22 years’ service across rotary-wing platforms and now a Board Advisor at Scintam, has experienced these risks first-hand.

“Twelve-hour shifts holding pneumatic drills at awkward angles, with continuous vibration and cold air exposure — over time, these conditions can lead to lasting injury,” says Maclaren. FastEDR, Maclaren notes, “significantly reduces that exposure and improves efficiency while protecting the next generation of maintainers.”

At the Stand

Visitors can watch live demonstrations of seized screws being removed using the FastEDR machine, and speak directly with Duncan Kerr and Pete Woodsmith about specific maintenance challenges.

“The feedback we’ve had is that the live demonstrations are far more impactful than a video – people are struck by how easy and simple it is,” says Kerr. “But we also want to listen and learn about the problems people are dealing with and where we can help.”

Vision and Ambition

Scintam is a small business with big ambitions. “In the next few years, I see hundreds of FastEDR machines all around the world,” says Kerr, “in both commercial and defense applications.” The company is also looking to partner with prime contractors and defense organizations to develop tailored solutions for their specific maintenance challenges.

GA Telesis Engine Services Expands APAC Footprint with Mongolia Certification

GA Telesis Engine Services (GATES), the engine maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) subsidiary of GA Telesis, announced it has received official certification from the Civil Aviation Authority of Mongolia (“AAM) to perform CFM56 engine overhaul services for operators within Mongolia.

This milestone is further strengthened by a new partnership with MIAT Mongolian Airlines to provide comprehensive MRO support for its CFM56-7B engine fleet. This certification strengthens GATES’ regulatory presence in the Asia-Pacific region and expands its ability to support operators in a strategically growing aviation market.

“Receiving CAAM certification marks an important step in strengthening our support for operators throughout Mongolia and the broader Asia-Pacific region,” said Gunnar Mar Sigurfinnsson, president of GATES.  “We are proud to partner with MIAT Mongolian Airlines and look forward to delivering reliable, high-performance MRO solutions that help sustain their long-term operational success.”

With expanding international approvals, now totaling 16 regulatory certifications worldwide, including 10 across Asia, and deep technical expertise, GATES continues to enhance its ability to provide independent, high-quality engine overhaul solutions to airline operators worldwide.

FL Technics Wheels and Brakes Appoints New CEO

FL Technics Wheels and Brakes, the independent wheels and brakes MRO provider, has appointed Vytautas Jankauskas as its new CEO.

Vytautas brings leadership experience to the role, having most recently served as CEO of BAA Training Vietnam, where he led organizational growth and operational improvements. His appointment reinforces FL Technics Wheels and Brakes’ commitment to operational excellence and long-term expansion across Europe.

“Joining FL Technics Wheels and Brakes is a tremendous opportunity,” said Jankauskas. “I look forward to contributing to the company’s growth, strengthening its European MRO footprint, and supporting our teams in delivering high-quality, reliable maintenance solutions to our clients.”

FL Technics Wheels and Brakes operates a workshop network across Europe, providing comprehensive maintenance, repair and overhaul services for aircraft wheels and brakes. The company continues to support airlines as they increasingly outsource maintenance, aiming to build Europe’s largest wheels and brakes MRO network.

With this leadership appointment, FL Technics Wheels and Brakes says it is “strengthening its management team to meet the growing demand and maintain its position as a trusted partner in aviation maintenance.”

CPaT Announces New Contract with Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s Largest Airline

CPaT Global, a provider of distance learning for the airline and aviation industry, announced a new contract with Ethiopian Airlines. CPaT will provide Ethiopian Airlines with Aircraft Systems courses for the Airbus A350, Boeing B737NG, B737 MAX, B737800BCF, B777, B787, and the Dash8Q400, supporting their large and diverse fleet, along with Interactive Diagrams, Differences courses, and CPaT’s robust library of General Subjects.

“Partnering with Ethiopian Airlines is an exciting milestone for CPaT,” said Capt. Greg Darrow, vice president of sales. “Supporting a carrier with such a large and diverse fleet underscores CPaT’s ability to deliver comprehensive, flexible training to meet the needs of airlines operating on a global scale. We are proud to contribute to Ethiopian Airlines’ continued success as Africa’s leading airline.”

Commenting on the new contract, Ethiopian Airlines Vice President Capt. Yoseph Hailu said, “The global aviation industry’s training needs are evolving at a rapid pace, and this collaboration ensures that our pilots remain at the cutting edge of that evolution. By combining the expertise of Ethiopian Flight Operations Training and Standards with CPaT Global’s training excellence, we are creating a seamless pathway for the next generation of pilots.”

Ethiopian Airlines, headquartered in Addis Ababa, operates one of the largest aviation training ecosystems in Africa. Ethiopian Flight Operations Training and Standards, a key division of the airline, oversees more than 1,800 pilots and operates nine full flight simulators. Working closely with Ethiopian Aviation University, one of the Ethiopian Airlines Group business units, it serves as the backbone of the airline’s pilot training and professional development programs.

TAT Technologies Secures $36 Million APU MRO Contract with A Leading Global Cargo Carrier, Covering Two APU Platforms

Two-year extension of existing 331-200/250 contract and new multi-year award for the 331-500, deepening TAT’s relationship with one of the world’s largest cargo carriers

TAT Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ: TATT, TASE: TAT Tech), a leading supplier of products and services for the commercial and military aviation industries and the ground defense industries, today announced that it has signed a contract with a leading global cargo carrier, to provide MRO services for two Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) platforms. The combined estimated value of the agreement is approximately $36 million.

The first component of the agreement is a two-year extension of TAT’s existing contract to provide MRO services for the GTCP331-200/250 APU, which is estimated at a value of approximately $22 million. The second component is a new contract for MRO services for the GTCP331-500 APU, spanning an initial four-year term with an option to extend for an additional two years, which is estimated at a value of approximately $14 million.

Igal Zamir, CEO of TAT, commented, “This comprehensive agreement represents a significant milestone for our APU business, reflecting our leadership position in this market. Securing both an extension of our long-standing 331-200/250 relationship and a new multi-year award on the 331-500 platform demonstrates the breadth of our APU MRO capabilities and the trust our customers place in TAT’s technical expertise and service quality. We continue to leverage our strategic capabilities to expand our addressable market and deepen partnerships with leading global operators. We look forward to continuing to support the customers’ fleet operations across both platforms.”