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Nine banks have signed a combined £490 million refinancing package for London City Airport. Beyond refinancing existing debt, a supplementary capex provision will allow the Docklands airport to introduce a range of IT and terminal infrastructure upgrades, including increased check-in desk capacity, additional luggage belts, improvements to lounge areas, and expansions to car parking facilities,…

Probable Cause: The student pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from a fuel truck while taxiing. Also contributing was the flight instructor’s inadequate monitoring of the student pilot.

Amman-based aircraft MRO facility and engineering arm of Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE), Joramco, has signed a maintenance agreement with Mexican cargo airline, mas. As part of the agreement, Joramco will carry out heavy base maintenance checks on mas’ A330 fleet, with services set to start from December 2025 onwards. Fraser Currie, chief strategy and commercial…

Iberia Maintenance has joined the Honeywell Channel Partner Network of Honeywell Aerospace Technologies, covering four product families: engine mechanical accessories, pneumatic, hydraulic and avionics. The partnership includes components for popular engine types such as the CFM56, all handled at Iberia Maintenance’s La Muñoza maintenance centre in Madrid, Spain. Iberia Maintenance says the long-term agreement strengthens…

Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance (AFI KLM E&M) and SunExpress have signed a new, long-term agreement for the maintenance of CFM56-7B engines. The contract marks a new chapter in the partnership between the two companies and will span from 2025 through 2031. Under the terms of the agreement, AFI KLM E&M will provide…

Amman-based aircraft MRO facility and engineering arm of Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE), Joramco, has signed a maintenance agreement with full-service aircraft and engine lessor World Star Aviation, to carry out heavy base maintenance on various aircraft. The agreement primarily covers Boeing B737-800Fs, and the scope of work includes C-checks, painting, lease transition, and re-delivery services, with…

Probable Cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during initial climb after an aborted landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain.

BAE Systems has announced the creation of a new division to meet growing demand for repair and support services in commercial avionics. Horizon Solutions Aftermarket Services and Support was unveiled as industry delegates gathered in London for the annual MRO Europe. Horizon Solutions “reflects BAE Systems’ commitment to innovation and growth to meet the industry’s…

Global aerospace OEM Ontic has announced plans to open a new MRO facility in Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, UK, designed to enhance aftermarket support for airlines and operators with faster turnaround times, greater transparency and OEM-standard repairs. The 64,000 sq ft purpose-built site, opening in phases from January 2026 and fully operational by Q4 2026, will consolidate…