Maintenance
Air Charter Safety Foundation Releases Three ASAP Case Studies for August 2026
The Air Charter Safety Foundation published three August 2026 ASAP case studies covering an unresolved airworthiness directive, a Teterboro altitude deviation at fix DANDY, and an in-flight hypoxia event at 20,000 feet.
Asia-Pacific MRO Sector Faces Labor Shortages as Maintenance Demand Grows
Asia-Pacific MRO operators are facing labor shortages as maintenance demand accelerates, with the ability to meet demand varying considerably by market and some countries seeing acute workforce gaps.
Textron Aviation Receives CASA Part 145 Approval for Australian Maintenance Operations Across Three Service Centers
Textron Aviation said on August 26, 2026 that it received CASA Part 145 approval covering its Melbourne, Perth and Gold Coast Service Centers in Australia.
Buenos Aires Aeroparque closed for second day, 900 flights affected
Buenos Aires Aeroparque stayed shut for a second day on August 26 for runway maintenance, affecting about 900 flights before a planned 16:00 reopening on Thursday, August 27.
AI Compresses Aerospace Materials R&D Cycles by Up to 70% as Global Tech Giants Target $650 Billion in Infrastructure Investment
A BCC Research report finds AI is cutting aerospace materials R&D cycles by 50% to 70%, reducing defect rates by 30% and unscheduled repairs by up to 40%.
AsBAA's Balmer: Regional cooperation essential to tackle illegal charter and regulatory complexity in Asian business aviation
AsBAA Chairman Phil Balmer said regulatory fragmentation across Asia's roughly 1,100-jet business aviation fleet is pushing some operators into illegal charter activity.
Bluetail Surpasses 30 Million Digitized Aircraft Records, Marks Sixth Anniversary and Second Inc. 5000 Listing
Bluetail surpassed 30 million digitized aircraft records, marking its sixth anniversary alongside a second consecutive Inc. 5000 listing among America's fastest-growing private companies.
Charter Industry 2026 a Tale of Two Stories, ACA CEO Hogben Says
Air Charter Association CEO Glenn Hogben said the charter industry's 2026 has been a tale of two stories, citing reduced Middle East demand for FBO, operator and maintenance services amid regional conflict.
Reynolds Jet's MRO subsidiary RTS earns FAA Part 145 repair station certificate at Cincinnati Lunken
RTS, the maintenance arm of Reynolds Jet, has received FAA Part 145 repair station approval, letting it service outside operators at Cincinnati Lunken Airport beyond its parent's five-aircraft fleet.
Dovetail Signs First Customer as Cessna Caravan Electric Conversion Timeline Slips to Q4 2027
Dovetail Electric Aviation delayed first flight of its Cessna Caravan electric conversion to the fourth quarter of 2027, while signing Ludens Aviation as its first customer.
Aircare International Overhauls Medical Kit Refurbishment Process for Emergency Telemedicine Subscribers
Aircare International has redesigned its medical kit refurbishment process, keeping a stock of ready-to-use refurbished kits in-house to cut shipping and administrative steps for flight departments.
MRO AI Startup ArcheanX Seeks to Turn Early Aviation Inspection Work Into Lasting Industry Presence
ArcheanX, founded by Harish Kumar, built an AI vision-language inspection tool running on smartphones and tablets that several MRO providers and one major airline are now evaluating.
European Commission Closes Antitrust Probe Into Pratt & Whitney Canada After Settlement
The European Commission closed its antitrust probe into Pratt & Whitney Canada on August 21 after the engine maker agreed to remove restrictions on used serviceable material suppliers' access to turboprop engine cores.
FAA Flags 3D Printed Cockpit Accessories as Unapproved Parts for Type-Certificated Aircraft
The FAA issued a notice flagging 3D printed cockpit accessories such as cup holders and yoke grips as unapproved parts when sold for use on type-certificated aircraft.
Storm Lake Municipal Airport (SLB): Complete Guide for Private Aviation
Storm Lake Municipal Airport, a 249-acre general aviation field in Iowa with a 5,002-foot primary runway, handles about 54 to 60 aircraft operations daily with no scheduled airline service.
Merlin Receives New Zealand Part 146 Aircraft Design Organization Certificate, Advancing Path to Commercial Operations
Merlin received a Part 146 Aircraft Design Organization certificate from New Zealand's Civil Aviation Authority on August 24, 2026, letting its own engineers approve certain aircraft design changes internally.
Oklahoma Delegation Promotes Aerospace and Defense Sector at Farnborough International Airshow
A Greater Oklahoma City Chamber delegation held over 80 conversations at the Farnborough International Airshow this summer, promoting Oklahoma's aerospace and defense sector to global manufacturers and associations.
Steiner Aviation Expands MRO Capabilities to Cover Citation, King Air, Falcon and Embraer Types at Ohio Facility
Steiner Aviation International expanded airframe maintenance capabilities at its Akron-Canton Regional Airport facility to cover Citation 500/550/560, King Air and Falcon types, adding five new technicians.
Starlink Aviation Hardware Price Rises to Around $200,000, Up From $145,000, Increasing Costs for Business Jet Operators
Starlink Aviation hardware pricing rose to about $200,000 from approximately $145,000, according to installation specialist Basenor, raising connectivity costs for business jet operators.
Altitude Parts Acquires Fly Alliance's Aircraft Parts Business in $100M Deal
Altitude Parts, led by Kevin Wargo, acquired Fly Alliance's aircraft parts business for approximately $100 million, closing August 17 with an Orlando warehouse of 156 disassembled aircraft and over 42,000 spare parts.
Aviation MRO Sector Faces Acute Talent Shortage as Global Spending Heads Toward $193 Billion by 2030
Global MRO spending is projected to rise from $136 billion to nearly $193 billion by 2030 as a worsening technician shortage leaves North America alone short of roughly 17,000 aircraft mechanics.
Survey: 66% of GA Maintenance Professionals Expect Parts Supply to Worsen, Average Piston Aircraft Now 53 Years Old
TBX's 2026 General Aviation Parts Survey found 66% of maintenance professionals expect parts supply to worsen, with the average certified piston aircraft now 53 years old.
DHS Spent $464 Million on 10 Deportation Aircraft That Have Barely Flown Due to Staffing Shortages
DHS paid $464 million to Daedalus Aviation for 10 ICE Air deportation aircraft that have sat largely grounded since delivery due to a shortage of qualified pilots, flight attendants and security staff.
Engine Events Forecast to Eclipse Airframe MRO in Europe Over Next Decade
Engine maintenance events are projected to outnumber airframe events on European airline aircraft over the next decade, per a 2026 Commercial Fleet & MRO Forecast.
ORIX Aviation to Acquire Wales-Based AerFin in Engine and End-of-Life Aircraft Services Push
ORIX Aviation, the Dublin-based, Japanese-owned aircraft lessor and asset manager, is acquiring Wales-based aftermarket specialist AerFin to expand into engine, component, and end-of-life aircraft services.
De Havilland Canada's Twin Otter Program Gains New Momentum with Deliveries, EASA Certification, and Life-Extension Offerings
De Havilland Canada signed a Letter of Intent with Island Aviation Services for two DHC-6 Twin Otter Classic 300-G aircraft at the 2026 Farnborough Airshow, while EASA certified the type on July 22, 2026.
NSIB Issues Four Safety Recommendations for Benin Airport Following Enugu Air Runway Overrun on July 23
Nigeria's Safety Investigation Bureau issued four safety recommendations to NCAA, FAAN and NiMet after an Enugu Air Embraer ERJ 170-100LR overran Runway 05 at Benin Airport on July 23 with 68 occupants aboard.
Kenya's Presidential Jet Harambee One Returns After Year-Long Overhaul in the Netherlands
Kenya's presidential Fokker 70, Harambee One, returned home after a year-long overhaul by Fokker Services Group in the Netherlands that began in August 2025.
FAA Proposes Mandatory Fan Cowl Fix on Boeing 787s Powered by Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 Engines Over Dual Engine Shutdown Risk
The FAA has proposed a mandatory airworthiness directive requiring fan cowl modifications on 22 US-registered Boeing 787s with Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engines, citing dual engine shutdown risk.
FTAI Aviation Closes $2 Billion Warehouse Facility to Accelerate Mid-Life Aircraft and Engine Acquisitions
FTAI Aviation closed a $2.00 billion warehouse financing facility, plus a $1.00 billion accordion, to fund its 2026 SPV's acquisitions of mid-life 737NG and A320ceo aircraft.
HEICO Beats Q3 FY2026 Estimates with Record Revenue of $1.41 Billion and EPS of $1.67
HEICO reported record fiscal third-quarter 2026 results, with revenue of $1.41 billion, up 23% year over year, and diluted EPS of $1.67 beating consensus by $0.16.
Magellan Aerospace (TSX: MAL) Reports Higher Sales and Improved Net Results for Latest Quarter and Half-Year
Magellan Aerospace reported higher sales and stronger net results for its latest quarter and half-year compared with the prior-year periods, with shares last quoted at 33.60 CAD, up 3.96%.
FAA Proposes $60,000 Fine Against Lycoming Engines Over Alleged Maintenance Violations on Four TEO-540-C1A Engines
The FAA proposed a $60,000 civil penalty against Lycoming Engines over alleged failure to replace Exhaust Bypass Valve Assemblies on four TEO-540-C1A engines serviced in September 2024.
FAA Discloses Fuel-Saving Single-Engine Cruise Feature in P&WC's In-Development PW220A Turboshaft
The FAA disclosed that Pratt & Whitney Canada's in-development PW220A turboshaft engine includes a fuel-saving feature letting a twin-engined helicopter cruise on a single active engine.
PAC International: Five Decades of Helicopter Completions and Air Medical Conversions in Southwestern Pennsylvania
PAC International, a Pennsylvania helicopter completions facility acquired by Metro Aviation in 2012, marks five decades of operation as one of only two shops authorized for Metro STC installations.
StandardAero expands Bombardier Global airframe MRO capabilities at Van Nuys Airport
StandardAero expanded its Van Nuys Airport repair station to cover airframe, structures and avionics work on five Bombardier Global models, including the Global 7500.
Gelion Completes APC-Funded ARMD4 Drone Battery Testing with QinetiQ Validation
Gelion completed the APC-funded ARMD4 programme, with QinetiQ independently testing its NES lithium-sulfur pouch cells over 200 cycles for drone applications, on time and within budget.
StandardAero (SARO) Posts Q2 Revenue of $1.6B, Beats Estimates; Reaffirms Full-Year Guidance
StandardAero reported second-quarter revenue of $1.6 billion, up 4.6% year-over-year, with record adjusted EBITDA margin of 14.4% and reaffirmed full-year guidance of $5.60-$5.70 billion.
GTA Holdings Berhad IPO: Malaysian Aviation MRO Specialist Targets Defence and Civil Markets
GTA Holdings Berhad, an aviation MRO specialist operating through subsidiary Global Turbine Asia, is positioning for growth in Malaysia's defence and civil aviation markets ahead of its IPO.
Palm Springs International Airport (KPSP/PSP) Overview: Two Runways, Two FBOs, Jet A and 100LL Fuel
Palm Springs International Airport operates two asphalt runways, including a 10,000-foot main strip, served by two FBOs offering Jet A and 100LL fuel.
Aviation aftermarket faces decade-long supply crunch, says Acorn Capital Management CEO
Acorn Capital Management CEO Rick Nagel says the aviation aftermarket faces a potential decade-long supply squeeze, citing a roughly 100,000-worker US aerospace labour shortfall.
Dublin Aerospace in Advanced Talks to Reserve Up to 25% of Dublin Airport Maintenance Capacity for Jet Lessors
Dublin Aerospace is in advanced talks with Ireland-based jet lessors to reserve up to 25% of its Dublin Airport maintenance capacity for guaranteed slots.
Swift Fuels Expands 100R Unleaded Avgas STC to Cover 1,200 Engine Models and 1,600 Airframes
The FAA expanded Swift Fuels' STC for its 100R unleaded avgas to cover more than 1,200 engine models and 1,600 airframe models.
UK Export Finance signs £750m deal with GE Aerospace to back Prestwick engine overhaul facility
UK Export Finance and GE Aerospace signed a five-year, £750 million financing agreement at the Farnborough International Airshow to fund engine overhaul work at facilities in Prestwick, Scotland, and Wales.
FAA Issues Airworthiness Notice Over Cracking in Tempest Spark Plugs From May–July 2026 Production Lots
The FAA issued a non-regulatory airworthiness notice for Tempest spark plugs made between May 5 and July 29, 2026, citing cracking in the Hot-Lock Assembly.
Continental Aerospace Says Market Demand Points to Diesel Jet-A Engines for General Aviation
At AirVenture, Continental Aerospace said demand is growing for diesel Jet-A engines in mainstream airframes like Bonanzas, Cirruses, and Mooneys, with about 2,000 of its Jet-A engines already in service.
Duncan Aviation installs and tests Gogo 5G on its own Citation Excel N1KD
Duncan Aviation installed and tested a Gogo 5G air-to-ground connectivity system aboard its Citation Excel N1KD, connecting 16 devices during a Lincoln-to-Houston test flight.
Sigma Advanced Systems adds £125 million Rolls-Royce order to aerospace portfolio via UK subsidiary Bromford Precision Solutions
Sigma Advanced Systems signed a £125 million long-term contract with Rolls-Royce through its UK subsidiary Bromford Precision Solutions, adding to an earlier £300 million agreement.
Leidos Australia's Mission Equipment Service Centre Named MRO Business of the Year at 2026 Australian Aviation Awards
Leidos Australia's Cairns-based Mission Equipment Service Centre won MRO Business of the Year at the 2026 Australian Aviation Awards after averaging a 15-day repair turnaround in 2025.
Avcon Industries Delivers First Modified King Air B200 for Mosquito Control Operations
Avcon Industries delivered its first modified King Air B200, fitted with a dispersal pod and booms for large-area mosquito control, to Florida's Lee County Mosquito Control District.
Global Aircraft Refurbishing Market Forecast to Grow at 6.2% CAGR Through 2030, Stratview Research Reports
Stratview Research projects the global aircraft refurbishing market will grow at a 6.2% compound annual growth rate from 2024 through 2030.
Willis Lease Finance Corporation Closes Acquisition of 12 Aircraft and 13 Engines
Willis Lease Finance Corporation closed a transaction on August 25, 2026, to acquire 12 commercial aircraft and 13 aircraft engines, expanding its leasing and asset management portfolio.
Pratt & Whitney Targets Product and Turnaround Time Improvements
Pratt & Whitney has begun manufacturing initial batches of its PW1100G geared turbofan hot section upgrade kit ahead of expected regulatory approval in the coming months.
Geneva Airpark Reports Growth Across Multiple Years at LSGG
Geneva Airpark at Geneva Airport reported 2024 activity up around 10%, daily packages up 33% and summer turnover up 200% versus prior periods.
SkyDrive, Air India, and Suzuki to Evaluate eVTOL Medical Logistics Routes in India
SkyDrive, Air India and Suzuki began evaluating eVTOL medical logistics routes in India on August 25, 2026, following a Memorandum of Understanding signed July 31, 2026.
NTSB Releases Surveillance Videos and Investigative Reports From Fatal Philadelphia Learjet 55 Crash
The NTSB added 59 items to its public docket on the January 2025 Philadelphia Learjet 55 crash, including surveillance video of the aircraft's final 22 seconds of flight.
FAA Releases Version 1.0 of Unleaded Avgas Transition Plan, Key Questions Remain Unanswered
The FAA published Version 1.0 of its unleaded avgas transition plan, keeping a four-phase timeline to eliminate 100LL by the end of 2030 outside Alaska while leaving fuel availability, cost and hardship provisions undefined.
EASA Shares 2025 SAFA Ramp Inspection Data Highlighting Recurring Crew and Documentation Failures
EASA shared its 2025 SAFA ramp inspection data with OPSGROUP, showing that recurring findings for business aviation crews centered on flight-planning errors and document-control failures, led by the SAFA-GA Top 5 categories.
MAB Engineering Targets Measured MRO Capability Expansion Over Next Two Years
MAB Engineering Services, the MRO business of Malaysia Aviation Group, plans a measured expansion of its MRO capabilities over the next one to two years, targeting third-party market growth.
Monmouth Executive Airport to Close Both Runways for Month-Long Repaving Starting September 14
Monmouth Executive Airport in Wall, New Jersey will close both runways from September 14 to October 15 for repaving and resurfacing.