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El Alamein International Airshow,Egypt, September 8, 2026 : AIRCAIRO has chosen CFM International’s LEAP-1A engines for its growing Airbus A320neo fleet. The agreement includes CFM LEAP-1A engines for 15 aircraft, options for 15 more, and spare engines, bringing the total potential fleet to more than 60 LEAP-1A engines “This milestone with CFM International marks a new chapter in our growth strategy,” said Hussein Sherif, Chairman & CEO of AIRCAIRO. “The LEAP-1A engine’s outstanding performance and reliability are essential for our fleet modernization efforts, enabling us to offer our passengers a best-in-class travel experience while further improving our operational efficiency.” AIRCAIRO has relied on CFM engines since 2005 and today operates 20 A320neo aircraft powered by LEAP-1A engines, alongside 12 A320ceo aircraft with CFM56 engines. “This agreement with AIRCAIRO reinforces the strong partnership between our companies.” said Gaël Méheust, President & CEO of CFM International. “We are proud of AIRCAIRO’s continued confidence in CFM and remain fully committed to delivering the performance and support they have come to expect from us.” With more than 10,000 engines delivered to date, CFM LEAP engines have experienced the fastest ramp in commercial aviation history. CFM continues to upgrade the LEAP fleet with a high-pressure turbine (HPT) durability kit to extend time on wing and a reverse bleed system (RBS) to lower airline maintenance burden. The company is focused on delivering high engine availability through exceptional MRO performance and competitive cost of ownership, with the benefits of aftermarket competition through its open MRO ecosystem.

Dubai, 19th August 2026: FL Technics subsidiary FL Technics LLC, which provides Line Maintenance services across the Middle East, has expanded its approved capabilities by adding Airbus A350, Boeing 777, Boeing 787, and Boeing 737 MAX with LEAP-1B approvals. These added approvals for wide-body aircraft complement the company’s existing narrow-body capabilities. The approvals will apply at 3 major airports in the UAE: Zayed International Airport (AUH), Dubai International Airport (DXB), and Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC).It will also provide FL Technics LLC to service the added aircraft types across its managed outstations in the region. Adding these aircraft to its service capabilities ensures FL Technics now covers a significant part of narrow-body and wide-body types that are most relevant to international operations. Furthermore, as airlines across the region introduce new-generation aircraft, FL Technics is set up to continue supporting airlines. “These approvals represent a new chapter in our growth and an important step in the continued development of FL Technics LLC, as we steadily expand our technical capabilities to meet the changing fleet requirements of airlines in the region. Our objective is to provide airlines with greater access to capable and reliable line maintenance support across our UAE stations, while also supporting their regional operations and outstation requirements as our network continues to develop,” said Arif Alameri, CEO of FL Technics LLC. The Airbus A350, Boeing 777, Boeing 787, and Boeing 737 MAX with LEAP-1B are all now included within the company’s approved capability. FL Technics LLC already has the organisational capacity, expertise, and technical infrastructure to support these aircraft within the approved scope. “The UAE is a critical hub for airlines operating in the region and beyond. Our ambition is to further strengthen our presence here, while growing to support airlines not only at our UAE stations but increasingly across their wider network. With the new additions, our Line Maintenance capabilities now cover 11 aircraft types – and we aim to expand this range according to our customers’ needs. From daily checks and borescope inspections to 24/7 AOG support, defect rectifications, troubleshooting, flight spanner and engine changes, our experienced engineers are ready to support operations whenever and wherever needed. That flexibility has already been proven in practice: over the past two years, our engineers have completed more than 1,500 flying-spanner assignments for our customers,” added Arif Alameri. FL Technics LLC is part of the FL Technics Group, a global provider of MRO solutions and part of Avia Solutions Group. Avia Solutions Group is the world’s largest ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance) provider, operating a fleet of 136 aircraft. The group also provides a range of aviation services: MRO, pilot and crew training, ground handling, as well as a variety of associated aviation services.

Bali, Denpasar, 8th July 2026: FL Technics Indonesia, the FAA Part-145 certified MRO provider, has opened a new aircraft painting facility at its Denpasar, Bali facility. The painting booth marks a significant expansion of the company’s full-service maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) capabilities in Southeast Asia. On 30 June 2026, just days after the painting facility launched, FL Technics Indonesia also received  its first customer, Skyway Airlines, a Philippine air cargo carrier operating Boeing 737-400F freighter aircraft. The project involved repainting the airline’s third aircraft, which was later ferried to Clark International Airport in the Philippines for its inaugural ceremony on 3 July 2026. “The addition of a dedicated painting booth in Bali is part of our commitment to building a truly full-service MRO capability in the region,” said Martynas Grigas, Chairman of FL Technics Indonesia. “We are pleased to welcome our valued customers, Skyway Airlines, as the first to utilize this facility. Several more painting projects have been secured over the next couple of months, and we also received significant further demand as more operators across Southeast Asia are looking for this capability.” The new painting facility adds to FL Technics Indonesia’s existing MRO capabilities across its dual-station network. Currently, the company’s two facilities at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in Jakarta and I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport in Bali hold more than 20 approvals from the civil aviation authority, supported by a team of more than 700 aviation experts. Built to the highest industry standards, the Bali painting booth is equipped to handle complex livery projects with precision, efficiency, and full regulatory compliance. The Bali facility’s location is particularly well-suited to serve carriers operating across Indonesia and the wider Southeast Asian region, reducing the need for extended ferry flights or overseas maintenance programs. The launch of the painting booth comes at a time of growing demand for MRO services across Southeast Asia. Extended aircraft delivery backlogs have increased the strategic importance of lifecycle extension and fleet maintenance services, including livery repaints to support rebranding, wet-lease transitions, and return-to-service programs. For cargo operators, maintaining aircraft closer to base reduces operational downtime and associated ferry flight costs.

India, 2nd June 2026: Chapman Freeborn, the global air charter specialist and part of Avia Solutions Group, has supported the ferry of a Seychelles Air Force Dornier 228 from Seychelles to India for maintenance. The movement carried additional significance as it involved Sylvie Tamboo, the first Seychellois woman to fly a Seychelles Air Force Dornier aircraft. Her achievement marks an important milestone for women in aviation in Seychelles and reflects the growing role of women across the wider aviation industry. Chapman Freeborn’s Flight Support team assisted the aircraft from Gan Island onwards, supporting its journey through the Maldives and India before it entered maintenance in Kanpur. The route included stops in Gan Island, Trivandrum International Airport and HAL Bangalore, requiring close coordination across several locations. Throughout the movement, the team coordinated airport slots, Flight Information Clearances, Air Defence Clearances, ground handling, fuel arrangements, crew accommodation, transport, catering, flight planning, weather reports, NOTAMs, crew briefing packs and flight following. The operation required detailed planning across multiple sectors, with the team ensuring that the necessary operational, regulatory and crew welfare arrangements were in place at each stage of the journey. The movement also highlighted the contribution of women across the wider aviation ecosystem, from the cockpit to the operational and communications teams working behind the scenes.Notably, the operation was supported throughout by female duty officers within Chapman Freeborn’s Flight Support team, who played a key role in coordinating the movement across multiple locations. “This was a meaningful operation for our team, not only because of the coordination required across multiple international sectors, but also because of the story behind the flight. Supporting a movement involving the first Seychellois woman to fly the Seychelles Air Force Dornier is something we are proud to have been part of. It reflects the important role women play across aviation, both in the air and behind the scenes. We were also proud to have female duty officers supporting the operation throughout the journey,” says David Selby, Flight Support Commercial Manager at Chapman Freeborn.  

Shoolagiri,Tamil Nadu, 30th June , 2026: Merlinhawk Aerospace  in partnership with Italy-based Vega Composites has inaugurated its advanced composites manufacturing facility – Merlinhawk Composites & Engineering at Shoolagiri in the Tamil Nadu Defence Industrial Corridor, marking a significant step in India’s evolution as a globally competitive aerospace manufacturing hub. The facility was inaugurated by Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, PVSM, AVSM, NM, Former Chief of Navy Staff (CNS), in the presence of senior industry leaders, global partners, and key stakeholders from India’s defence and manufacturing ecosystem. This milestone formalises a strategic India–Italy collaboration, bringing together global expertise in advanced materials and manufacturing technologies with India’s growing engineering and industrial capabilities. Speaking on the occasion, Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, PVSM, AVSM, NM, Former CNS said, “It is heartening to note that Merlinhawk Aerospace, for the last four decades, has been at the forefront in developing indigenous solutions for high end avionics technology and has indigenised large number of components in line with the nation’s vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat. It is also noteworthy that the firm has moved into advance composite material technology with Vega Composites, Italy towards ensuring that the Indian Defence industry absorbs advanced technology into the ecosystem. I’m sure that this facility is going to be of immense importance to our nation in design and manufacturing of advance composite components for defence and aerospace industry.” A Strategic Leap in Aerospace Manufacturing: The Shoolagiri facility is designed to manufacture advanced composite aero structures and high-performance materials that are critical to next-generation aerospace and defence platforms, including aircraft and unmanned systems, radar, and electronic warfare structures & high-performance defence applications. With integrated capabilities spanning cleanroom layup, precision cutting, autoclave curing, and five-axis CNC machining, the facility enables end-to-end composite manufacturing from design to delivery within India. It also reflects a deeper shift in India’s defence ecosystem – from build-to-print manufacturing to design-led, high-value engineering capabilities. Ramachandra Rao, Founder & Managing Director, Merlinhawk Aerospace Pvt. Ltd., said: “This facility marks a defining step in Merlinhawk’s journey from systems engineering to advanced aerospace manufacturing. As global aerospace platforms increasingly rely on high-performance composite materials, it is critical for India to build integrated capabilities in design, materials, and manufacturing. Through our partnership with Vega Composites, we are bringing together global technology expertise and Indian engineering to create a manufacturing ecosystem that not only supports domestic programmes but also positions India as a credible player in global aerospace supply chains.” Global Technology, Indian Manufacturing The facility integrates globally aligned manufacturing technologies and processes, with key equipment and systems sourced from leading European partners, reinforcing its positioning as a globally compliant aerospace manufacturing centre. This collaboration enables technology transfer from Europe, strengthens capabilities in advanced materials, and supports integration into global aerospace supply chains. Commodore (Retd.) Bharat Bhushan Nagpal, CEO, Merlinhawk Composites & Engineering Pvt. Ltd., said, “Advanced composites are at the core of modern aerospace and defence systems. This facility has been built with a clear focus on precision, quality, and compliance with global aerospace standards. Beyond manufacturing, our focus is on building long-term capability – developing skilled talent, strengthening process excellence, and creating an ecosystem that supports sustained growth in India’s high-technology manufacturing sector.” Roberto Lapini, CEO, Vega Composites (Italy), said,“This joint venture reflects a strong and forward-looking industrial partnership between Italy and India. We see India as a strategic manufacturing base for advanced composites, with the potential to serve both domestic and global markets. Through this collaboration, we are enabling technology transfer, co-development, and the creation of globally competitive capabilities that integrate Italian expertise with India’s dynamic industrial ecosystem.”

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.