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Jankauskas appointed new CEO of FL Technics Wheels and Brakes
FL Technics Wheels and Brakes has appointed Vytautas Jankauskas as its new chief executive. The company said the appointment reinforces its commitment to operational excellence and long-term expansion across Europe. Jankauskas brings extensive international leadership experience to the role, having most recently served as chief executive of BAA Training Vietnam, where he led organisational growth…
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AFI KLM E&M extends A350 APU support deal with Air Mauritius
Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance (AFI KLM E&M) and Air Mauritius have announced a multi-year extension to their APU full pool and repair component support agreement covering the flag carrier’s Airbus A350 fleet. Ravindranath Ramroop, head of technical services of Air Mauritius, said: “AFI KLM E&M has been a trusted partner for so many…
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Mongolia’s Chingis Airlines Unity receives first aircraft
Chingis Airlines Unity in Mongolia has taken delivery of its first aircraft, a leased ATR 72-600. The airline was established to improve regional connectivity across the vast geographical expanse of Mongolia where the population density is often thin and remote. In addition, it will use the ATR’s gravel kit to operate into unpaved runways, particularly…
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UATP Airline Distribution: Payment flexibility equals more revenue and reduced costs
Airlines that offer a range of payments are not only able to increase revenue from ancillary sales but also reduce costs, a panel of experts told delegates at last week’s UATP Airline Distribution conference. Virgin Atlantic senior manager of payments for Virgin Atlantic, Keli Sanderman, said while it can be “expensive and cumbersome” to add…
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Japan’s “Platypus” EC-2 Stand-Off Jammer Flies for the First Time
Japan has started the flight testing of the EC-2 Stand-Off Jammer aircraft, whose unusual shape has attracted widespread interest among aviation enthusiasts. Japan’s EC-2 Stand-Off Jammer aircraft has finally conducted its first flight on Mar. 17, 2026, after its unusual appearance – due to the fairings for the specialized equipment – caught widespread interest among…
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GBU-72 Advanced 5K Penetrator Used for the First Time in Combat
CENTCOM says multiple 5,000 lb GBU-72/B Advanced 5K Penetrator munitions were used on hardened Iranian missile sites along Iran’s coastline near the Strait of Hormuz. It appears that the U.S. has employed for the first time in combat the new GBU-72/B Advanced 5K Penetrator munition, the 5,000 lb bunker buster weapon designed to replace the…
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UATP Airline Distribution: Aviation should expect disruption from outside the industry
The aviation, payments and distribution sector can expect more disruption from outside of the industry, UATP president and chief executive Ralph Kaiser told the UATP Airline Distribution 2026 conference. In his welcome address, Kaiser said all companies in aviation must be “passenger centric” in a digital world where companies like Uber are setting the standards…
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RFD: Built for what cargo needs now
In air cargo, growth is not driven by branding alone. It is driven by infrastructure, speed, trust, and the ability to solve real operating problems for carriers, freight forwarders, and shippers. That is where Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) has carved out its place in the air cargo industry. Zachary D. Oakley tells us more.…
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Global GSA Group wins Asiana Cargo GSSA role in France and Germany
Global GSA Group has been appointed General Sales and Services Agent (GSSA) for Asiana Airlines Cargo in France and Germany, expanding the carrier’s commercial presence in two of Europe’s most important export markets. The agreement is intended to support sales continuity and operational stability as Asiana Airlines continues its integration within the wider Korean Air…
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Air China Cargo increases Chengdu service to daily flights from Glasgow Prestwick
Air China Cargo has increased its cargo service between Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport in China from four flights per week to a daily service. PIK said the expansion strengthens Scotland’s direct cargo connectivity with a major cargo hub serving the southwestern regions of China, and provides a key entry point…