Author name: Aviation World

Florida, 25 June 2026: Ontic, manufacturer to the world’s civil and military aircraft, has signed a long-term lease for a 100,000-square-foot facility in Weston, Florida. The new site, Ontic’s tenth worldwide, expands its South Florida footprint and adds significant manufacturing capacity. Weston sits less than 20 miles from Ontic’s 65,000-square-foot Miramar facility, which opened in 2025. It adds further space for Original Equipment (OE) production, complementing the dedicated maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) work at Miramar. Together, the two South Florida sites give the company the room and flexibility to scale as customer demand increases. The new capacity supports Ontic’s rapidly expanding portfolio of licensed product lines. As Ontic acquires more licences, its need for manufacturing space rises in step, making sites like Weston central to handling new work. The new lease is the latest in a run of investments spanning both sides of the Atlantic, following hot on the heels of Ontic’s acquisition of a new MRO facility in Tewkesbury, UK, which is set to be fully operational by September 2026. “As our business continues to expand, we are proactively securing the capacity to support our operational requirements today and for the foreseeable future,” said Brian Sartain, Chief Operating Officer at Ontic. “Weston gives us an additional dedicated site for OE production and the room to keep taking on new lines, all while maintaining the availability and reliability our customers depend on.  “South Florida continues to be a center of aviation manufacturing for the entire sector and we will benefit from the highly skilled workforce that resides there.  This site had everything we needed to invest for the long term.” The Weston facility will undergo significant enhancements ahead of operations beginning in 2027. Planned upgrades include expanded power capacity, full-building air conditioning and a range of high-end finishes tailored to the specialized requirements of aerospace manufacturing and the product lines it will support. The investment reinforces Ontic’s ability to support customers worldwide, increases operational capacity and positions the company to capitalize on future opportunities as it continues delivering critical aerospace products and services to the global market.

25th June 2026: FL Technics, provider of aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services, has officially integrated Sensus Aero into its group structure, strengthening its aviation technology capabilities. Sensus Aero develops Sensus MRO, a software platform for MRO organizations focused on base and heavy airframe maintenance operations. The platform replaces fragmented systems and manual processes with a single connected solution, helping aviation organisations improve operational efficiency, increase visibility across maintenance activities, and make better decisions through real-time data. As part of FL Technics Group, the Sensus MRO platform will now be further developed and offered to external aviation organisations seeking to digitalise and optimise their maintenance operations. The integration marks the next stage in the development of Sensus Aero, which has already been supporting aviation maintenance operations within the broader Avia Solutions Group ecosystem. “Having worked closely with FL Technics from the very beginning, Sensus Aero has developed a deep, practical understanding of the challenges aviation maintenance organisations face in a competitive market. Joining FL Technics Group allows us to build on that experience and bring proven, industry-focused technology solutions to a wider market,” said Paulius Cegis, CEO of Sensus Aero. The aviation MRO sector is facing increasing pressure to improve operational efficiency, reduce turnaround times, and gain greater visibility across operations. As maintenance organisations continue investing in digital transformation initiatives, demand is growing for integrated platforms that can streamline processes and provide real-time operational insights. “Sensus Aero combines deep aviation expertise with technology capabilities developed specifically for the needs of the MRO industry. Integrating the platform into FL Technics Group allows us to further develop its capabilities while creating additional value for customers both within and outside our organisation,” said Žilvinas Lapinskas, CEO of FL Technics.

Pune, 22nd June 2026: Jamco Interiors, the global aircraft cabin interiors company has inaugurated its brand-new Center of Excellence (COE) in Pune, India. The engineering facility marks a significant milestone in Jamco Interiors’ global expansion strategy and positions India as a key pillar of its worldwide engineering network. Located in one of the country’s most established manufacturing and engineering corridors, the facility will contribute to the continued growth of Maharashtra’s aerospace and advanced engineering ecosystem. The Center of Excellence (COE) will undertake end-to-end aircraft cabin product engineering, spanning concept development, system architecture, detailed design, certification support, drawing release, and configuration control. This is not a support or outsourcing function; it represents full product ownership, seamlessly integrated into Jamco Interior’s global engineering organisation. The facility will also provide opportunities for highly skilled engineering talent from Maharashtra to contribute directly to globally certified aerospace programs and advanced product development initiatives. Jamco Interiors is the world’s foremost supplier of high complexity widebody aircraft cabin systems, holding dominant global positions in lavatories and galleys. The company supplies approximately 50% of the world’s widebody lavatories, including 100% on the Boeing 787 and 777, and approximately 40% of the world’s widebody galleys, including 100% on the Boeing 787, along with 100% ICE Galleys on the Airbus A350. Jamco Interiors also has galleys, lavatories & business class seating products on all Airbus widebody platforms. It’s product portfolio spans lavatories, galleys, business class seating, branding panels, window shades, and galley inserts, serving virtually every major airline and OEMs such as Airbus and Boeing globally. Backed by Bain Capital, one of the world’s leading institutional investment firms with $225 billion assets under management. The scope of work for the engineering team at Pune covers the complete product engineering lifecycle for complex cabin systems, from preliminary design and architecture through detailed engineering, certification documentation, and in-service support. Kate Schaefer, Executive Chair & CEO, Jamco Interiors, said, “Aircraft interiors have become a critical part of how airlines differentiate their brands, improve operational performance, and enhance the passenger experience. As demand for increasingly sophisticated cabin solutions continues to grow, engineering excellence is becoming a decisive competitive advantage. Our investment in Pune reflects a long-term belief in India’s ability to contribute at the highest levels of aerospace engineering. This Center of Excellence will play an important role in how Jamco Interiors develops products, supports global programs, and delivers innovation for airlines and aircraft manufacturers worldwide.” Sanjeev Sen, Chief Operating Officer, Jamco Interiors, said, “India’s aviation story is entering a more important chapter. The next stage will not be defined only by aircraft orders or passenger growth but by the depth of capability India builds to support aviation at global standards. That means full engineering ownership, certification discipline, manufacturing readiness, supply chain maturity, and lifecycle support.”