Commercial

Fleet-wide rollout of lighter basecoat technology is expected to help TAP Air Portugal save approximately 428 tonnes of fuel and reduce CO2 emissions by around 1,353 tonnes annually AkzoNobel Aerospace Coatings and TAP Air Portugal have successfully completed operational trials of a lighter aircraft basecoat technology that can reduce coating weight by up to 26kg per aircraft,…

 L2 Aviation Selected for U.S. Air Force KC-46 CASPER Multiple Award Contract   L2 Aviation, a global leader in avionics integration, manufacturing, certification, aircraft modification, repair, and defense sustainment solutions, announced today that it has been selected by the United States Air Force as an awardee on the KC-46 Commercial Aircraft Strategic Parts Exchange and…

Skai Aircraft Metal Polish – Step 2 Finish Polish” is the newest product at Jet Stream Aviation and is going to be replacing Mirror Image as its superior brightwork finishing polish. After much testing, Skai Step 2 Finish Polish the company says the product has proven itself as an effective remover of swirls when paired…

Sunnen Products Company, maker of high-precision honing, bore sizing and engine rebuilding equipment, highlights its machine buy-back program that gives manufacturers a cost-effective path to upgrade or replace existing equipment while preserving the value of their capital investments. This new initiative provides a solution for shops looking for ways to maintain cutting-edge performance without compromising…

The first half of 2026 brought encouraging announcements from aircraft and engine manufacturers. GE Aerospace reported strong growth in commercial engine deliveries, Airbus continued expanding A320 Family production capacity, and Pratt & Whitney announced further investment in its GTF maintenance network. Despite these positive developments, engine MRO bottlenecks and aerospace supply-chain constraints remain among the…

Global coatings manufacturer Mankiewicz has supported premium airline STARLUX and world-renowned Japanese artistHajime Sorayama in creating two masterpiece special liveries. The two Airbus A350-1000 aircraft, named AIRSORAYAMAGOLD and AIRSORAYAMA SILVER, represent a unique fusion of special livery design and artistic masterpieces. The two aircraft become striking flying masterpieces that showcase one of the aviation industry’s…

Sigma Advanced Systems, the parent company of Nasmyth, has acquired UK aerospace manufacturer Bromford Precision Solutions in a strategic move that further strengthens Nasmyth’s manufacturing capabilities and reinforces the Group’s position within the global aerospace and defence supply chain. The acquisition expands Nasmyth’s expertise across complex aero engine structures, precision machining and critical engine components,…

AkzoNobel Aerospace Coatings has completed a major phase of its €22 million investment at its Pamiers production site in France, marking a significant milestone in a development project designed to expand capacity, strengthen technical capabilities and support the site’s environmental objectives.  The investment supports AkzoNobel’s long term focus on operational excellence, while enhancing local support for customers across the growing aerospace coatings sector. The upgraded site will increase AkzoNobel’s European production capacity, improve workflow efficiency and support the continued development of next-generation coating technologies.  A key part of the…

Logic Robotics, a pioneer in autonomous, data-driven logistics solutions, highlights the Logic Pallet, the world’s first multifacility mobile robot engineered to set a new standard for logistics and material handling across industries. Logic Pallet is designed to automate and unify the movement of goods between and within facilities, delivering true end-to-end automation and supporting a…

TAT Technologies TAT announced an expansion of its relationship with Honeywell Aerospace, under which TAT will become the sole global authorized distributor of spare parts for the 331-200/250 auxiliary power unit (APU) platform. As part of this agreement, the company also signed an extension for its MRO licenses for this platform until 2036 and acquired…

At 35,000 feet, a faulty oxygen filter can mean the difference between a routine flight and an emergency descent. Aircraft oxygen systems face extreme pressure differentials and contamination risks that ground-level equipment does not. Material selection, filtration efficiency and certifications become life-safety decisions when a filter failure can trigger catastrophic events in oxygen-rich environments. Risks…

Iridium Communications Inc., a provider of global voice, data, and positioning, navigation and timing (PNT) satellite services, announced the commercial availability of the Iridium PNT ASIC, a first-to-market chip designed to help protect GPS- and GNSS-dependent devices from jamming, spoofing, and other growing threats.  Since the Iridium PNT ASIC’s unveiling in October 2025, Iridium has received unprecedented…