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MRO Asia-Pacific: Turkish Technic seals landing gear overhaul deal with Garuda Indonesia
Turkish Technic has signed two multi-year agreements with Garuda Indonesia covering the landing gear overhaul of several Airbus A330 and Boeing 777 aircraft. The new contracts build on the long-standing relationship between the two companies, which last year extended to component pool service agreements. Under the latest arrangements, Garuda Indonesia will leverage Turkish Technic’s expertise…
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First flight after a year ends in fuel exhaustion
Probable Cause: The pilot’s inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to fuel exhaustion.
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RAF Typhoons to Police Poland’s Skies amid Russian Drone Incursions
The British government announced its intention to join NATO’s Operation Eastern Sentry following continued incursions of Russian drones in NATO airspace. Royal Air Force Typhoons will deploy as a part of Operation Eastern Sentry to monitor and defend the skies of NATO’s eastern flank. These aircraft will operate directly from RAF Coningsby in the UK,…
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MRO Asia-Pacific: Korean Air partners with Boeing on predictive maintenance analytics
Korean Air has entered into a strategic collaboration with Boeing to advance predictive maintenance analytics, aiming to strengthen aircraft reliability, maintenance efficiency, and operational safety across its expanding fleet. Under the agreement, Korean Air’s predictive maintenance team will work closely with Boeing on a series of projects designed to improve access to aircraft data, enhance…
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SolitAir to acquire two B737-800Fs from World Star Aviation
Dubai-based cargo carrier SolitAir has signed an agreement with World Star Aviation (WSA) for the acquisition of two Boeing 737-800 freighter aircraft. The first aircraft has already been delivered and the second will join the fleet in October 2025. The airline says the addition of both aircraft will significantly boost its operational capabilities. “Partnering with…
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GE Aerospace to power Silk Way West’s modernised widebody cargo fleet
GE Aerospace has signed an extended services agreement with Silk Way West Airlines to support the Azerbaijani cargo carrier’s expanding fleet of Boeing widebody aircraft. The deal covers five Boeing 747-8 Freighters powered by GEnx-2B engines, six Boeing 777 Freighters powered by GE90-115Bs, and up to four Boeing 777-8 Freighters that will be powered by…
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TEKEVER announces forth UK facility in iconic Swindon building
TEKEVER, the European leader in Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), announces a new manufacturing facility in
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Pilot accidentally moves fuel selector to off
Probable Cause: Fuel starvation due to the pilot’s incorrect movement of the fuel selector valve to OFF, which resulted in a loss of engine power.
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Bluebox turns on cloud-based services
IFE provider Bluebox has announced the launch of Blueview Cloud, which hosts the firm’s full software suite on the ground – removing the need for onboard hardware while enabling airlines to boost ancillary revenue and entertain passengers. With Blueview Cloud, passengers access an airline-branded digital portal directly via the aircraft’s connectivity. From there, they can…
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Lufthansa to sell Aeromar catering to Aeroflot
Russia-owned Aeroflot plans to buy the remaining 49% of JSC Aeromar, Russia’s largest in-flight catering company, from Lufthansa Group, the airline’s CEO Sergei Aleksandrovsky told journalists at the Eastern Economic Forum 2025. “We received the approval of the government commission to approve the deal to acquire 49% of Aeromar. After receiving approval for the deal,…
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