Commercial

ARSA and AEA Release SMS Guidance for U.S. Repair Stations

ARSA and AEA Release SMS Guidance for U.S. Repair Stations

Joy Finnegan

On Dec. 18, the Aeronautical Repair Station Association (ARSA) and the Aircraft Electronics Association (AEA) jointly released and industry advisory for U.S. repair stations holding EASA approval under the U.S./EU bilateral aviation safety agreement needing to implement a Safety Management System. The advisory document offers clear, concise guidance to the international maintenance industry on establishing…

Tdata and AD Toolbox Merge to Create TBX—A Next-Generation Aviation Compliance Platform

Bruno Duarte

Combined expertise simplifies and modernizes regulatory compliance for aircraft owners, mechanics, and operators worldwide. Columbus, OH — November, 2025 — Two of the most trusted names in aviation compliance—Tdata and The AD Toolbox—have officially merged to form TBX (Airworthy.com), the next-generation platform designed to simplify and streamline regulatory compliance and maintenance activities for general aviation….

AkzoNobel spreading its wings with US aerospace coatings investment

Bruno Duarte

AkzoNobel is investing €50 million to upgrade its Waukegan, Illinois, facility in the US – the company’s biggest aerospace coatings production site. As well as increasing capacity, installing new machinery and introducing more automated processes, the two-phase project will also include creating a new warehouse space just across the state border in Wisconsin. “This investment…

Magma Aviation introduces a fully customised CMS built for Air Cargo Commercial operations

Bruno Duarte

Magma Aviation takes pride in completing the rollout of its new digital transformation strategy with the debut of its fully-customized Cargo Management System (CMS), designed specifically to meet the unique operational needs of the air cargo industry. As a customer-focused organisation, this development demonstrates Magma Aviation’s dedication to creating modern and efficient internal processes that…

ITP Aero Signs Binding Agreement to Acquire Aero Norway

Joy Finnegan

ITP Aero, leader in aerospace propulsion, has signed a binding agreement to acquire Aero Norway, a leading MRO provider specializing in the overhaul and repair of CFM56 engines. This agreement marks a significant step in ITP Aero’s global growth strategy and reinforces its commitment to expanding its aftermarket service capabilities. Based in Stavanger (Norway), Aero…

AerFin acquires third B777-300ER in 2025 previously operated by Japan Airlines

Bruno Duarte

December 16, 2025, Newport, UK | AerFin, the aviation asset specialist that buys, sells, leases and repairs aircraft, engines and parts, has acquired a third B777-300ER previously operated by Japan Airlines. This latest purchase builds on AerFin’s established capability in supporting the global B777 market. The company holds extensive B777 inventory across its warehouses in…

Iberia Maintenance Training Center: Shaping the Future of Engine Maintenance Technicians

Bruno Duarte

Iberia Maintenance is reinforcing its commitment to developing world-class aviation talent with the expansion of its Training Center. This specialized hub is designed to prepare the next generation of engine maintenance technicians. Backed by nearly 100 years of experience in the MRO industry, the company is uniquely positioned to offer one of Europe’s most advanced…

Malaysia Selects Aireon’s Space-Based ADS-Bfor Surveillance in Oceanic Airspace

Joy Finnegan

The Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) and Aireon have announced a strategic collaboration to deploy Aireon’s space-based Automatic Dependent Surveillance–Broadcast (ADS-B) data for air traffic surveillance across the oceanic sector of the Kuala Lumpur Flight Information Region (FIR). This initiative marks a major milestone in strengthening Malaysia’s air traffic management capabilities and enhancing operational…

AerFin Acquires and Begins Teardown of CFM56-5B PIP Engines

Bruno Duarte

11 December 2025 | Newport, UK AerFin, the aviation asset specialist that buys, sells, leases and repairs aircraft, engines and parts, has acquired a package CFM56-5B Performance Improvement Package (PIP) engines from a major European customer The PIP engines, featuring the latest hardware configuration, represent an exciting pipeline of material for AerFin’s customers and further…

BA Engineer in Critical Condition After 20-ft Fall at Heathrow Hangar

Joy Finnegan

An engineer at British Airways (BA) is in critical condition after falling around 20 feet from a jet during a routine maintenance inspection inside a hangar at Heathrow Airport. The incident occurred just after 2 a.m. on Sunday while the worker was inspecting the auxiliary power unit on the tail section of a stationary aircraft….

How specialized aerospace logistics providers keep airlines flying

Bruno Duarte

As a crucial part of the global aviation industry, specialized aerospace logistics providers must combine strict compliance with regulatory requirements and a flexible, proactive approach to every delivery. Two seasoned professionals from the logistics team of global MRO provider FL Technics, Raimondo Gramaglia, Head of Sales and Business Development, and Mažvydas Matažinskas, Head of Logistics…

Avionica and AIT Announce Partnership to Deliver the Industry’s Fully Integrated Secure Airborne Data Loader Ecosystem

Joy Finnegan

Avionica, a leader in aircraft data management, connectivity and secure digital transformation, announced a strategic partnership with AIT (Avionics Interface Technologies), a supplier of secure, loadable software distribution and avionics test systems. Together, the companies plan to deliver the industry’s first fully integrated Secure Airborne Data Loader (ADL) ecosystem, purpose-built to advance modern Aircraft Network…