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AerFin Completes Acquisition of 450th Whole Asset

AerFin, an aviation asset specialist that buys, sells, leases and repairs aircraft, engines and parts, has completed the acquisition of its 450th whole asset, marking a milestone in the company’s continued growth in the global aviation aftermarket.

Reaching this milestone reflects both the scale of AerFin’s origination and trading activity and its disciplined ability to deploy capital into assets that deliver long-term value for customers and stakeholders alike. It also demonstrates the continued progression of the business as AerFin expands its global footprint, technical capability and asset portfolio.

Since its founding, AerFin has built a diverse global portfolio across a wide range of airframe and engine platforms, supporting airlines, lessors and MROs with lower-cost material, extended asset life and flexible aftermarket solutions delivered with confidence and consistency.

“Completing our 450th whole asset acquisition is a strong moment for AerFin. It reflects the confidence the market has in how we operate, how we invest, and how we work alongside our customers to help them find the way ahead,” said Simon Goodson, chief executive officer at AerFin. “Every asset we acquire is approached with a clear technical and commercial strategy – to maximise value, support fleet availability and deliver practical, reliable solutions in a complex aftermarket. Reaching this milestone is a direct result of the expertise, commitment and progressive mindset of our teams across the business.”

Auvinash Narayen, chief investment officer at AerFin, added: “This milestone is a clear demonstration of AerFin’s continued progress and disciplined investment approach. Our focus has always been on acquiring the right assets, on the right platforms, at the right point in their lifecycle. That disciplined strategy allows us to generate resilient returns while continuing to give customers access to dependable material they can trust. As market conditions evolve, we remain confident in our ability to identify opportunities and respond with pace, insight and technical expertise.”

With more than 600 customers worldwide, AerFin says it continues to strengthen its position as a confident, reliable and progressive partner to the aviation industry, supporting customers through changing market conditions and ongoing supply chain constraints.

Demand for serviceable material remains strong and AerFin says it remains focused on investing in aircraft, airframes and engines that can be disassembled, repaired and returned to service.

What May 2026 Parts Search Data Reveals About the Aviation Aftermarket

Aircraft parts search behavior is one of the clearest real-time indicators of stress in the aviation aftermarket. When airlines, MROs, lessors, and independent traders search for specific components at scale, those patterns reveal where operational pressure is building before it becomes visible.

Locatory.com May 2026 marketplace data, covering the Top 50 Most Searched and Top 50 Hardest-to-Find aircraft parts across its global user base, offers a granular view of where that pressure is concentrated.

Key Highlights:

· Narrowbody fleets are carrying the heaviest aftermarket load. Boeing 737 and Airbus A320-family components dominate May 2026 search activity, reflecting continued reliance on in-service aircraft as delivery delays and engine constraints keep older fleets active.

· Engine and dispatch-critical systems are the main pressure points. HMUs, starters, FADECs, IDGs, pneumatic valves, hydraulic pumps, ADIRUs, and fire detection units were the highest-demand categories in May 2026.

· Hard-to-find parts reveal repair-cycle and rotable-pool stress. Limited availability of engine controls, cooling components, cabin-specific items, and mature widebody parts suggests that TAT, traceability, and USM feedstock are shaping sourcing outcomes.

· Boeing 777 sourcing pressure is rising. Multiple GE90-related components appear in the hardest-to-find data, pointing to tighter support for 777-300ER and 777F fleets.

May 2026 Demand Signals: What Operators Are Searching For

The central finding is not surprising. The Boeing 737 Next Generation and Airbus A320ceo fleets continue to dominate aftermarket demand.

Among the most-searched components are CFM56-5B and CFM56-7B engine-core parts, including the booster spool assembly (PN: 338-001-906-0), HPC front shaft (PN: 1386M56P03), and HPT disk variants (PN: 1498M43P06 and PN: 1498M43P07). Their presence points to deeper shop visit activity across A320ceo and 737NG fleets, where high-cycle CFM56 hardware is increasingly sensitive to remaining life, traceability, and repair capacity. The list also includes the HPT rotor blade (PN: 2100M96P03) and outer retaining sleeve (PN: 2082M44P02) for B777, showing that demand for engine-core components extends beyond narrowbody platforms.

Beyond the engine core parts, pneumatic system demand was also prominent. Air turbine starters (PN: 3505582-27, PN: 3505945-10, and PN: 3505945-12), applicable to CFM56-7B-powered Boeing 737 fleets, appear among highly searched components. And the starter air assembly (PN: 3505830-13), applicable to the Boeing 777, extends this demand into widebody operations.

Integrated Drive Generators are another strong demand signal. IDG units (PN: 1706903 for A320 Family; PN: 761574B for 737 Fleet) are complex rotables with long lead times for serviceable replacements.

Bleed-air and precooler valves searches add another layer to the story. Precooler control valves (PN: 3289562-5), high-stage bleed valves (PN: 3214446-4), and pressure regulator and shutoff valves (PN: 3214552-5 and PN: 3214552-6) are linked to engine start, anti-ice, pressurization, and environmental control system performance. These components are thermally stressed and cycle-driven, making them sensitive to high utilization.

Two additional search categories accumulated attention in May 2026. First, APU-related components,including the APU unit itself (PN: 3800708-1) and APU ignitor plug (PN: 305766-1) for Boeing 757/767. Second, evacuation slide assemblies (PN: 5A3307-701) and crew protective equipment (PN: 174692-N7, full face crew mask for 737) indicate active sourcing around dispatch readiness, regulatory compliance, and fleet reconfiguration.

May 2026 Supply Constraints: What Buyers Struggled to Source

The Boeing 777 fleet emerges as a major supply-side pressure point, with several GE90-related components appearing on hardest-to-find list.

The likely cause is January 2026 FAA directive on GE90 HPT disks, which has increased B777 engine shop visit activity. Although the directive targets disk inspections and replacements, deeper shop visits are also pulling related components, including FADECs, HMUs, and cooling valves, into repair pipelines.

This pressure is visible in Locatory.com May 2026 data. GE90 FADECs are critically hard to source, with multiple part numbers appearing on the hardest-to-find list, including PN: 105E70898G1, PN: 105E70898G2, PN: 105E70898G3, PN: 105E7090G9, PN: 105E7090G12, PN: 105E7090G13, and PN: 114E6791G3. B777 HMUs (PN: 1693M75P08 and PN: 1851M65P05) also show acute scarcity, while Core Compartment Cooling Valve (PN: 5010759-101) suggests GE90 sourcing pressure is spreading beyond core engine hardware into surrounding systems.

With B777X delays leaving 777-300ER and 777F operators without a near-term replacement path, GE90 component sourcing is likely to remain structurally pressured.

Outside the B777/GE90 ecosystem, brake assembly hardware (PN: 2608892-1A) appears in the hardest-to-find list. Brake assemblies are high-cycle landing gear components subject to wear-based replacement. Their presence in scarcity data is consistent with an operating environment where aircraft expected to retire or reduce flying are instead accumulating additional cycles.

Avionics and electrical shortages are visible as well. The Smart Monitor unit (PN: RD-FJ7828-01) appears on the hard-to-find list. A Power Supply Module (PN: LA5D12100H30200) for Airbus and a Radio Frequency Power Divider (PN: 77A561002P001) also point to longer sourcing lead times for avionics and electrical LRUs. These components may not attract the same attention as engines, but in an AOG event, their absence can still ground an aircraft.

Fleet-Specific Insights

The fleet pattern is clear. B737NG and A320ceo aircraft are driving the demand across engine, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical systems, while the B777/GE90 ecosystem shows the sharpest supply-side stress.

Regional and legacy widebody platforms add secondary pressure. The Bombardier CRJ series and B757/B767 platforms also appear across both lists. Examples include the CRJ door landing component (PN: CC670-33151-6S), main windshield (PN: NP139321-13), B757/B767 APU ignitor plug (PN: 305766-1), Smart Monitor (PN: RD-FJ7828-01), and fuel nozzle assembly (PN: 3105208-2).

These operators often have smaller supplier bases, fewer teardown opportunities, and more limited access to pooled support. When material tightens, these fleets can move from sourcing friction to AOG exposure quickly.

What The Data Suggests About The Global Aviation Supply Chain

First, GE90 FADEC and HMU scarcity is becoming a leading widebody risk indicator. Any operator, lessor, or supplier managing 777 fleet assets or GE90 inventory should reassess rotable depth and repair access now.

Second, the legacy narrowbody is not retiring on schedule. Both the 737NG and A320ceo fleets are flying beyond original retirement horizons, generating sustained demand for CFM56 rotating hardware, pneumatic system components, and power-generation LRUs.

Third, repair-cycle TAT is a binding constraint. Sourcing material is only part of the challenge. If the approved repair ecosystem is backlogged, serviceable pool availability remains tight even when unserviceable units exist in the market.

Fourth, USM supply is less effective as a pressure-release valve. Delivery delays are suppressing teardown activity across both narrowbody and widebody categories, tightening the used serviceable material channel that historically helped buffer open-market scarcity.

Strategic Implications For Airlines, MROs, Lessors, And Suppliers

Airlines should reassess rotable-pool depth for engine accessories, pneumatic valves, hydraulic pumps, flight-control actuators, fire detection units, ADIRUs, and safety equipment. Items such as the pneumatic turbine starter (PN: 3505945-10), precooler control valve (PN: 3289562-5), FDU fire detection unit (PN: 909012-02-01), and ADIRU (PN: HG2030BE04) deserve targeted provisioning reviews before peak Q3 utilization.

Engine MRO providers should focus on repair throughput for CFM56 accessories, pneumatic components, hydraulic systems, IDGs, and engine-control LRUs. Capacity investments made now will generate long-term returns. For GE90 support, FADEC repair authorization and shorter TAT can become a clear commercial advantage.

Lessors and asset managers should examine engine configuration, component status, and repair exposure on transitioning 777, 737NG, A320ceo, and legacy widebody assets. Aircraft with limited engine-control availability or pending shop visit exposure may face longer transition periods and higher redelivery costs.

Inventory managers and traders should prioritize serviceable material in categories where search demand and scarcity overlap. GE90 FADEC units, HMUs, HPT-related hardware,

CFM56 rotating components, air turbine starters, IDGs, bleed-air valves, APU hardware, and selected safety equipment are clear focus areas before Q3 2026.

Outlook For Q3 2026

Q3 2026 is likely to increase pressure on the same component categories visible in May. Summer utilization will raise demand for ECS, cooling, bleed-air, starting, fire detection, and dispatch-critical avionics. Engine-related shortages are unlikely to disappear quickly, particularly where repair capacity, inspection workscopes, and spare engine availability remain constrained.

A key indicator to monitor will be whether hard-to-find demand migrates from high-value engine controls into secondary systems such as valves, sensors, harnesses, lighting, and cabin-safety equipment. That would suggest operators are no longer only short of major components but are experiencing broader provisioning gaps across line-maintenance consumables and repairables.

Another indicator is the behavior of USM supply. If more young aircraft are parted out to access engines or high-value components, short-term parts availability may improve in selected categories. But this is not a structural fix. It can also reduce future feedstock, distort asset values, and complicate long-term fleet planning.

The operators and suppliers best positioned for Q3 will be those that move before demand becomes AOG-driven. In the current aftermarket, advantage will come from traceable inventory, repair-slot certainty, stronger rotable planning, and the ability to convert Locatory.com marketplace intelligence into early sourcing decisions. Locatory

Gogo secures $7.5 million NOAA contract, providing mission-critical communications services for ‘hurricane hunter’ aircraft

SD Government, a Gogo company serving the military and government markets, has secured a significant multi-year blanket purchase agreement (BPA) with the United States Department of Commerce’s National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to support essential airborne “Hurricane Hunting” activities via satellite communications, ahead of the 2026 hurricane season.

SD Government, a Gogo (NASDAQ: GOGO) company serving the military and government markets, announced today that it has secured a multi-year framework contract from the U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). This contract supports the NOAA Aircraft Operations Center (AOC), home to the renowned Hurricane Hunter fleet, including the Lockheed Martin WP-3D aircraft known as “Kermit” and “Miss Piggy,” among others. These aircraft provide essential research data, enabling effective, real-time, actionable information.

The agreement includes a total obligation of $7.5 million for SD Government to deliver a comprehensive mission communications solution. This includes L-Band satellite communications (SATCOM), ground infrastructure, and cybersecurity solutions via Gogo’s data center in Melbourne, Florida, along with Gogo’s FlightDeck Freedom cockpit datalink software suite, ensuring reliable communications and streamlined flight operations ahead of the upcoming hurricane season.

“NOAA is a trusted global leader in airborne research, offering life-saving services to the U.S. and other nations. We’re proud to support the delivery of vital data from the storm’s eye to decision-makers, utilizing our robust and reliable networks and infrastructure,” says Ben Massey, Senior Vice President of Government Sales at Gogo.

Onto Innovation’s 4D Technology Introduces 4Di InSpec™ SR System for Shop-floor Surface Roughness

Fast, rugged, portable roughness system provides high-resolution, 3D measurements of surface finish on the shop floor

Onto Innovation’s Tucson-based subsidiary 4D Technology announced today the launch of the 4Di InSpec™ SR roughness measurement system – a novel, portable, vibration-immune optical system for high-precision 3D surface roughness measurement at the point of use.

The 4Di InSpec SR employs patented technology for rapid surface measurements unaffected by vibration. Rugged and easy to use, the system accurately measures roughness right on the shop floor, in a wide range of environmental conditions.

Until now, companies have typically relied on 2D stylus-based systems or large, microscope-based optical profilers that can be time consuming and extremely sensitive to environmental factors, typically confining them to quiet lab environments outside of the shop floor.

The 4Di InSpec SR transforms how precision surface measurements are achieved by enabling surface finish and roughness measurements down to 12 nm Sa in seconds, right on the shop floor. The system can directly measure roughness on large components – without the need for replication. Scratch-free optical technology eliminates surface damage, enabling measurements on most materials including carbon fiber, metals, composites, plastics and silicon.

With a roughness Sa accuracy of better than 0.5% and its small, portable form factor, the 4Di InSpec SR can measure in virtually any orientation to reach difficult-to-access locations, tight corners, and large surfaces on applications including:

• Aviation & aerospace parts such as engine rotors, turbine blades, shafts, and gears

• Medical implants

• Automotive parts including engine cylinders, cranks, bores, gears, brake pads, and EV

batteries

• Precision bearings

• Shot peen surfaces

• Bare and processed semiconductor wafers

• In-situ surface finish processing (grinding, polishing, lapping) and precision machining

• Additive manufacturing

• Fillet surfaces

“This launch represents a new class of shop-floor optical surface roughness measurement technology,” said Craig Manning, VP of Onto Innovation. “By expanding our product portfolio with a portable, vibration-immune optical profiler, we’re giving customers a powerful new way to solve some of their most challenging surface roughness problems – delivering lab-quality, 3D roughness data directly on the shop floor for faster decision making.”

The system includes the robust 4Di InSpec SR software which offers an intuitive, touchscreen interface for setup, operation, analysis, and data transfer to quality control systems, and compliance with standard ISO filters and 3D roughness parameters, including S-parameters.

The 4Di InSpec SR system comes in multiple configurations, including tabletop, workstation[1]mounted, armature-mounted, or robot-mounted for fast, automated inspection of surface quality on large and hard-to-reach components.

The new 4Di InSpec SR surface roughness gauge will be showcased at IMTS 2026 in booth  #134480 in Chicago, IL from Sept. 9 – 14, 2026.

You can find more information on the 4Di InSpec SR surface roughness system at https://4dtechnology.com/industrial-measurement-products/4di-inspec-sr

AerFin Strengthens Worldwide A320neo Support with Global Inventory Network

AerFin has reached another major milestone in its A320neo program. Following the teardown of eight aircraft across France and the Philippines, it says is has removed more than 9,000 high-demand components, now positioned strategically across itsglobal warehousing network to support customers in EMEA, APAC and the Americas.

This next phase reflects the scale, maturity and progression of the program. With inventory already available in Newport, Gatwick, Singapore and Miami, operators, lessors and asset owners can access quality-assured material closer to where they operate. The company says its global footprint is built around one priority – delivering the right material quickly, reliably and with confidence.

Each A320neo teardown has produced between 1,200 and 1,400 serviceable components, including major assets now ready for sale and exchange. Alongside major structural assemblies, nacelles, APUs and landing gears, we continue to see strong demand for rotables and consumables moving through the network. With stock positioned across multiple regions, customers benefit from reduced lead times, improved availability and dependable operational support.

The program continues to build momentum. AerFin has secured additional A320neo aircraft, now entering the onboarding and disassembly phase, further strengthening our inventory pipeline. Alongside this, we have a growing portfolio of fresh-from-shop PW1000 GTF engines available for lease or sale, providing customers with flexible, high-quality engine solutions when they need them most.

The A320neo fleet continues to grow at pace, while pressure on OEM supply chains remains a challenge across the industry. AerFin says its approach helps customers respond with confidence, turning constraints into practical, reliable solutions through smart recovery, circularity and strategic material support.

This worldwide inventory strategy is designed to support customers wherever they operate. Across EMEA, APAC and the Americas, the company is strengthening regional access to high-demand material, helping customers source what they need without unnecessary delay. Through our partnership with B&H Worldwide in Singapore and expanding availability in Miami, we continue to invest in the infrastructure that underpins a reliable and responsive global service.

AerFin says every component is backed by its technical expertise and rigorous quality assurance processes. As additional material continues to enter stock, the company says its A320neo inventory is ready to support both immediate requirements and longer-term fleet strategies.

Iberia Seeks EASA Part-66 B1 and B2 Certifying Staff for Line Maintenance

  • Iberia is looking to recruit B1 and B2 Certifying Staff to support the growth of its operations and fleet
  • Certifying Staff are the professionals responsible for authorising the return to service of aircraft following maintenance checks, ensuring compliance with the highest safety standards
  • Iberia is seeking professionals for its Line Maintenance teams with experience and type ratings on Airbus A320 CEO and NEO, A321XLR, A330 and A350 fleets

Iberia has launched a recruitment process to recruit EASA Part-66 B1 and B2 licensed Certifying Staff for its line maintenance teams, supporting the growth of both its operations and fleet.

The recruitment of new certifying staff responds to the growth envisaged in Iberia’s Flight Plan 2030. One of the key objectives of this plan is to expand the airline’s long-haul fleet to 70 aircraft and further strengthen Madrid-Barajas Airport’s role as one of the leading hubs between Europe and the Americas.

Certifying staff play a key role in ensuring fleet safety and operational availability. Their responsibilities include inspecting and certifying maintenance work, as well as authorizing the return to service of aircraft once maintenance tasks have been completed. 

The Profile Iberia is Seeking 

The company is seeking professionals holding a B1 and/or B2 aircraft maintenance license and experience in the aircraft maintenance sector to join Iberia. Iberia’s maintenance division provides services to more than one hundred customers worldwide and has one of the largest aircraft maintenance capabilities in Southern Europe.

Particular consideration will be given to candidates holding type ratings on Airbus A320 CEO and NEO, A321XLR, A330 and A350 fleets, as well as up-to-date experience records. Candidates should also have a good command of technical English and hold a valid driving license.

Successful candidates will join a highly specialised environment with access to continuous training, state-of-the-art digital tools such as AMOS Mobile and Aviatar’s eTLB, and opportunities for professional development.

Candidates can apply for the position here: https://lnkd.in/e-rJqWkp

Jet Stream Aviation Products Partnership With Aero Detailing Academy

Jet Stream Aviation Products in McKinney, Texas along with Aero Detailing Academy in Orlando, Florida are introducing a new partnership to the aviation industry. Aero Detailing Academy is building a structured pathway into the aviation detailing industry through real aircraft detailing training, professional standards, and workforce development. Aero Detailing Academy is now offering 4 week online courses in aircraft detailing coupled with a 2 day in-person, hands-on training course that will be taught by Steve Chandler in Orlando. Steve has over 25 years of aircraft detailing and teaching experience and has used Jet Stream Aviation Products his entire career.

In a recent conversation as both companies were discussing the future of this partnership, Steve was quoted as saying, “This is a full circle moment for me as I have been using Jet Stream Aviation Products my entire career and now I have the opportunity to teach all of our students all about the methods and techniques of the entire product line.”

Jet Stream Aviation Products has been providing detailing and cleaning products in the aviation industry for over 30 years, and being a recognized quality provider of superior products in aviation, Jet Stream will be providing Aero Detailing Academy with full product support with product education integrated throughout the curriculum. Jet Stream’s products will be featured during every 4 week online course as well as the 2 day in-person training course.

While the Jet Stream product line will be used during the online and in-person classes, our ‘Ultimate Guide to Operating an Aircraft Detailing Service’ manual will be used as a base guide for all students. Phillip Pierce, Executive Vice President of Jet Stream Aviation Products says, “’Our Ultimate Guide to Operating an Aircraft Detailing Service’ manual was constructed and written over a long period of time and has helped many entrepreneurs start, own, and operate their own aircraft detailing company. This vital part of the Aero Detailing Academy is a huge bonus for all students as they will receive a copy of the guidebook to take with them upon graduation of the course.”

Michaela Thompson, Co-Founder and Architect of Aero Detailing Academy was quoted as stating, “The academy partnership works because we provide training infrastructure, a student pipeline, industry education, and workforce development. With Jet Stream as a partner providing trusted professional grade products and product expertise from over 4 decades of experience in the aviation industry, students will have the confidence they need to successfully start and operate their own aircraft detailing company.”

SyberJet to Unveil Next-Generation SJ36 at SyberJet World 2026

A full-scale mockup of the nine-seat SyberJet SJ36 to make a world debut the week of NBAA-BACE, October 19, 2026, at Henderson Executive Airport

SyberJet Aircraft will pull back the curtain on its most ambitious program to date on October 19, 2026 — a next-generation light business jet engineered to deliver speed, range, and a cabin experience that have never existed in its class. The SJ36 mockup will make its world debut at SyberJet World 2026, hosted at Henderson Executive Airport at NBAA-BACE.

The light jet category has a ceiling. The SJ36 will shatter it.

The SJ36 is built for owners who refuse to compromise. The aircraft targets ranscontinental range with sea-level cabin pressure at up to 41,000 feet altitude and a record-setting top speed of up to Mach 0.88 in the light jet category. The SJ36 brings midsize capability within reach — without the complexity or operating cost typically associated with stepping up in class.

Targeted Performance Highlights

   Top speed: Up to Mach 0.88 — a light jet category record

• Range: Up to 3,000 nm non-stop, enabling true transcontinental missions and a light jet

category record if achieved

• Cabin altitude: Sea-level pressurization up to 41,000 feet

• Operating economics: Coast-to-coast travel at 50–70% less than a midsize jet charter

From the CEO

“There have been moments in aviation that changed the direction of entire markets and jet categories, and we are fortunate to be experiencing one of them with the SJ36. This isn’t an incremental improvement — it’s a fundamental course change. There has never been a light jet capable of flying up to Mach 0.88 and up to 3,000 nautical miles non-stop while maintaining sea-level cabin pressure up to 41,000 feet. The light jet and midsize categories will be forever changed. You no longer need a $100,000 midsize charter to fly coast to coast — the SJ36 can do it for 50 to 70 percent less. This will expand jet ownership in ways we have never seen, and the first step is showing it to the world at NBAA.”

— Trevor Milton, Chief Executive Officer, SyberJet Aircraft and fixed wing and rotorcraft pilot.

Engineered for the Modern Owner and Operator

Built on a proven foundation with roots stretching back to 1986, the SJ36 represents a generational leap rather than a routine evolution. Highlights of the development program:

• Breakthrough aerodynamics delivering category-leading speed and efficiency up to Mach .88

• SyberVision™ — SyberJet’s proprietary glass cockpit avionics and flight management ecosystem

• Zero-emission APU for near silent ground operations and remote connectivity

• Over-the-air software updates for remote updates and serviceability

• Remote cabin temperature controls enabling pre-flight comfort for passengers and crew

• Full glass cockpit with flight plans uploaded directly from a mobile device or iPad

SyberJet World 2026

At SyberJet World 2026, the company’s executive leadership will present the full design vision, program roadmap, and an exclusive early-owner incentive program. Prospective owners, industry partners, and members of the media will get their first look at the SJ36 — in person, at full-scale.

The light jet category is entering a new era. SyberJet intends to lead it.

SyberJet World | SyberJet Aircraft

Strong Student Interest Greets B&H Worldwide at Third Project IMDD Outreach Event

B&H Worldwide’s Singapore Station proudly participated in the 3rd Project IMDD Outreach event held on Friday, 22 May 2026 at ITE College East, reaffirming the company’s commitment to supporting and developing the next generation of talent for the aerospace and logistics industries.

Organised under Project IMDD, an initiative by SAAA @ Singapore, the outreach event brought together students and industry partners to explore career opportunities and internship pathways within Singapore’s aviation and logistics ecosystem. Further information about the initiative can be found at Project IMDD’s website (https://www.projectimdd.com/).

This marks the second time that B&H Worldwide has participated in a Project IMDD outreach event, following the company’s earlier involvement and successful onboarding of its first marketing intern through the initiative. Building on the success of the programme, B&H Worldwide Singapore has expanded its commitment by offering up to two marketing internship opportunities for students applying through Project IMDD this year.

During the outreach session, B&H Worldwide received strong interest from students eager to learn more about the company’s highly successful marketing internship programme. Many students engaged with representatives from the company to better understand the opportunities available within aerospace logistics marketing, digital communications, events management and brand development.

Several students also expressed their keen interest in selecting B&H Worldwide as their first-choice internship placement, reflecting the growing reputation and appeal of the company’s internship programme among aspiring young professionals.

Kevin Casey Goh, Content Marketing Manager at B&H Worldwide, said:

“The conversations we had at this event reminded me why outreach like this matters. Students are hungry to learn and aerospace logistics has a lot to offer them. Building on our first Project IMDD internship, we are doubling down on our commitment to nurturing that talent. It gives them not just a glimpse of the industry, but a genuine role within it.”

Darren Lim, Digital Marketing Manager at B&H Worldwide, added:

“The response from students this year has been very positive. It is rewarding to see growing interest in the marketing and communications side of the aerospace industry. Through this internship programme, we hope to mentor and guide students as they develop practical skills, professional confidence and a deeper understanding of the global aerospace logistics sector.”

As mentors and supervisors for the selected interns, both Kevin Casey Goh and Darren Lim will work closely with the students to provide guidance across content marketing, digital marketing, branding, social media and corporate communications initiatives within B&H Worldwide’s Global Marketing Team.

B&H Worldwide remains committed to supporting talent development initiatives that help bridge education and industry, while inspiring future professionals to explore rewarding careers within aerospace logistics and aviation services.

Arnold Magnetic Technologies Announces Strategic Expansion for Thailand Operations Strategic Investment to Accelerate Growth Initiatives and Ensure Supply Chain Continuity

Arnold Magnetic Technologies a subsidiary of  Compass Diversified and a leading global manufacturer of high-performance  magnets, magnetic assemblies, precision thin metals, and electric motors, today announced plans  to expand manufacturing capabilities for its operations located at Amata City Chonburi, Thailand. The multi-million-dollar investment will enhance Arnold’s global manufacturing  footprint by mitigating risk to the permanent magnet supply chain and will significantly increase  manufacturing capacity to better serve customers across Asia Pacific and Europe. 

Arnold’s Thailand factory, which began operations in October 2024, holds both ISO 9001 and AS 9100 certifications within one of the country’s premier industrial zones. Initial production  capability was focused on electromagnetic rotor and stator assemblies. This second round of  investment will add samarium cobalt (SmCo) magnet production, shaping, and finishing  capabilities, and ultimately will double the company’s overall magnet production capacity. Phase I investments, completed last month, established all required magnet finishing capabilities  at the site. Phase II investments have commenced and will establish SmCo magnet production,  with full operational readiness to be realized by mid-2027. 

“Our Thailand operations are poised to play a vital role in Arnold’s future and are central to our  global growth strategy” said Matt Blake, Chief Executive Officer for Arnold Magnetic Technologies. “This investment provides capacity to support growing customer demand,  improves supply chain resilience, and provides a cost competitive offering to customers  globally.” The new capabilities will also ease capacity constraints and improve lead times at Arnold’s Lupfig, Switzerland, SmCo magnet production facility.