Maintenance
Netherlands Keeps KLM as Operator of Boeing 737-700 BBJ PH-GOV for Three More Years, Rules Out Corendon and TUI
The Dutch government will keep KLM operating the state Boeing 737-700 BBJ PH-GOV for at least three more years, Minister Vincent Karremans confirmed October 5, 2026, rejecting rival offers from Corendon and TUI.
Regina pilot Tommy Farquhar identified among six aboard Latitude Air Ambulance jet presumed crashed off Massachusetts
Regina pilot Tommy Farquhar has been identified as one of six people aboard the Latitude Air Ambulance jet Heartbeat 104, presumed crashed off Massachusetts on October 3.
10 Notable Companies in the Business Jet MRO Market
A roundup names 20 companies active in the business jet MRO market, including Bombardier Aviation, Gulfstream, Dassault, Textron, Honeywell, Rolls-Royce, GE Aerospace and Pratt & Whitney.
Eagle Air Repair Adds Second Hangar at Prescott Regional Airport, Exceeding 15,000 sq ft
Eagle Air Repair is adding a second hangar at Prescott Regional Airport in Arizona, bringing its total shop and office space there to more than 15,000 square feet.
Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport delays simultaneous runway departures to early next year
Kempegowda International Airport's simultaneous dual-runway departures, which would raise capacity from 60 to 90 air traffic movements per hour, now slip to early next year instead of September 2026.
Aviasur Expands Regional Aviation Network with New Facilities in Uruguay, Peru, and Florida
Aviasur, a Chilean aviation services company, opened a maintenance center in Uruguay, added Bell helicopters to its Peru sales portfolio, and opened a second Fort Lauderdale hangar in Florida.
Rolls-Royce Holds First-Ever India Board Meeting, Reports 46% Profit Rise as Engine Demand Outstrips Aircraft Supply
Rolls-Royce held its first-ever global board meeting in India this week, led by CEO Tufan Erginbilgiç, as first-half 2026 adjusted operating profit rose 46% to GBP 2.5 billion.
Liebherr-Aerospace to showcase landing gear, air management and EMA technologies at NBAA-BACE 2026
Liebherr-Aerospace & Transportation SAS will exhibit landing gear, air management and electromechanical actuation technologies at Booth 3555 during NBAA-BACE 2026, held October 20-22, 2026.
How Private Jet Operators and Brokers Handle Pre-Departure Technical Failures and AOG Situations
Business aviation professionals prioritize flight safety over schedule when a technical fault grounds an aircraft, a status known as AOG — Aircraft On Ground.
Tanis Aircraft Products Gains STC and PMA for Engine Preheat System Covering Full Daher TBM 700 Series
Tanis Aircraft Products, a Hartzell Propeller division, received an STC and PMA for a multipoint engine preheating system covering every Daher TBM 700 series aircraft across more than 35 years of production.
FAAN Plans 25-Day Closure of Owerri Airport Runway 17/35 Before Christmas Travel Peak
Nigeria's Federal Airports Authority announced a 25-day closure of Runway 17/35 at Sam Mbakwe Airport in Owerri for rehabilitation works ahead of the Christmas travel period.
Bombardier Opens Line Maintenance Station in Sydney, Bringing Worldwide LMS Count to 11
Bombardier opened a new Line Maintenance Station in Sydney, Australia, expanding its worldwide LMS network to 11 locations and adding to its existing Perth LMS and Melbourne service centre.
Ontic Opens Tewkesbury MRO Facility; SR Technics Adopts Bridgestone Easytrack; First Class Air Acquires Vertical Aerospace
Ontic opened a 72,000 sq ft MRO facility in Tewkesbury, SR Technics Spain became the first MRO to adopt Bridgestone's easytrack, and First Class Air invested in Vertical Aerospace.
Athens International Airport moves to Level 3 coordination as runway works set capacity limits through 2027
Athens International Airport is moving to Level 3 coordination status to manage runway maintenance works that will cap hourly arrivals and departures through phases running from March 2027 to October 2027.
Piper Aircraft Issues Service Bulletin Requiring Rudder Cable Inspection on 67 PA-46-Series Aircraft
Piper Aircraft issued Service Bulletin 1462, effective October 1, requiring a one-time rudder cable inspection on 67 PA-46-series aircraft over possible improper cable routing in the tailcone.
Ontic Invests $15 Million in Tewkesbury MRO Facility, Consolidating UK Repair Operations
Ontic has committed $15 million to a new Tewkesbury, England MRO facility, consolidating repair operations from Bishop's Cleeve and Staverton and transferring about 200 staff by the first quarter of 2027.
Mira Vista Aviation Renews WYVERN WINGMAN PRO Certification
Mira Vista Aviation, headquartered in Irvine, California, renewed its WYVERN WINGMAN PRO Certified Operator designation, the company announced on October 7, 2026.
FAA Issues Airworthiness Directive Requiring Pilatus PC-24 Windshield Relay Replacement Within 16 Months
The FAA issued airworthiness directive 2026-17-11 on September 15, requiring Pilatus PC-24 operators to replace a solid-state relay in the left windshield heating system within 16 months, by about February 20, 2028.
North Country Aviation Holds Grand Reopening at Gaylord Regional Airport Under New Ownership
North Country Aviation, a Gaylord Regional Airport charter operator founded in 1982, held a ribbon-cutting grand reopening on Wednesday under new ownership and management.
Piaggio Aerospace Names Florida-Based Unipak Aviation as US Warehouse and Manufacturing Partner
Piaggio Aerospace, owned by Turkish company Baykar, has named Florida-based Unipak Aviation as its dedicated US warehouse and manufacturing partner for P.180 operators.
South African Civil Aviation Authority Raises Fees Across Range of Services from 1 October
The South African Civil Aviation Authority raised fees across pilot licensing, examinations, aircraft operations and maintenance services from 1 October, with some items increasing by as much as 400%.
Piper PA-30 Lands Safely at Spencer Municipal Airport After Deer Strike During Takeoff Causes Landing Gear Collapse on Arrival
A Piper PA-30 landed safely at Spencer Municipal Airport in Iowa Saturday evening after its landing gear struck a deer during takeoff from Rockwell City Municipal Airport around 7:30 p.m., collapsing on arrival.
Prima Air Gains FAA Part 145 Certification for Gulfstream and Bombardier MRO at Hollywood Burbank Airport
Prima Air's maintenance facility at Hollywood Burbank Airport has received FAA Part 145 repair station certification covering Gulfstream and Bombardier business aircraft and engines.
NBAA Experts Outline Key Considerations for Pilots Moving from Piston to Turbine Aircraft
NBAA experts Ann Pollard of Duncan Aviation and James Logue of Logue Aviation outlined key cost, maintenance and mission factors for pilots transitioning from piston to turbine aircraft.
Federal Jury Awards Aerosonic $116.9M After Finding Joby Aviation Breached NDA, Willfully Misappropriated Trade Secrets
A federal jury in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida found Joby Aviation liable for breaching an NDA and willfully misappropriating Aerosonic's trade secrets, awarding $116.9 million in damages.
Skandia Receives ANAC Approval for King Air 200/300 Soundproofing Kit in Brazil
Skandia received final approval from Brazil's ANAC on October 6, 2026 for its King Air 200/300 soundproofing acoustic kit, following earlier FAA, EASA, and TCCA approvals.
Private Equity Consolidation Reshapes U.S. General Aviation Parts Market, Raising Competition and Supply Concerns
A report prepared for AOPA in April 2026 details how Vance Street Capital built Victor Sierra Aviation Holdings through six acquisitions since October 2021, now controlling over 3,500 proprietary PMA parts.
Oman CAA Signs MRO Agreement with Indonesia's GMF AeroAsia at Muscat International Airport
Oman's Civil Aviation Authority signed an MRO agreement with Indonesia's GMF AeroAsia to establish aircraft maintenance operations at Muscat International Airport, signed on the sidelines of the Civil Aviation Investment Forum.
First Class Air Acquires Vertical Aerospace, Adding 226,000-Sq-Ft Oklahoma Structural MRO and Manufacturing Facility
First Class Air has acquired Bristow, Oklahoma-based Vertical Aerospace, adding a 226,000-square-foot structural MRO and manufacturing facility and bringing its portfolio to six specialized aviation companies.
West Star Aviation Outlines Scope and Upgrade Opportunities for Hawker 800/900 Series 96-Month Inspections
West Star Aviation detailed the scope of the 96-month inspection for Hawker 800/900 series aircraft, offering in-house NDT support and bundled upgrade options across its four US maintenance facilities.
Netherlands Keeps KLM as Operator of Boeing 737-700 BBJ PH-GOV for Three More Years, Rules Out Corendon and TUI
The Dutch government will keep KLM operating the state Boeing 737-700 BBJ PH-GOV for at least three more years, Minister Vincent Karremans confirmed October 5, 2026, rejecting rival offers from Corendon and TUI.
John Travolta's Boeing 707-138B Undergoes Reassembly at HARS Museum in Australia
A Boeing 707-138B once owned by John Travolta, registered N707JT, is being reassembled at the HARS museum in Albion Park, Australia, with wing reattachment scheduled for the second week of October.
Japanese Suppliers in the Business Jet MRO Market: Strengths, Challenges and Outlook
A market research post published October 10, 2026 examines Japanese suppliers' position in the global business jet MRO sector, citing strengths in precision machining and quality control alongside cost and scale challenges.
Regina pilot Tommy Farquhar identified among six aboard Latitude Air Ambulance jet presumed crashed off Massachusetts
Regina pilot Tommy Farquhar has been identified as one of six people aboard the Latitude Air Ambulance jet Heartbeat 104, presumed crashed off Massachusetts on October 3.
10 Notable Companies in the Business Jet MRO Market
A roundup names 20 companies active in the business jet MRO market, including Bombardier Aviation, Gulfstream, Dassault, Textron, Honeywell, Rolls-Royce, GE Aerospace and Pratt & Whitney.
Eagle Air Repair Adds Second Hangar at Prescott Regional Airport, Exceeding 15,000 sq ft
Eagle Air Repair is adding a second hangar at Prescott Regional Airport in Arizona, bringing its total shop and office space there to more than 15,000 square feet.
Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport delays simultaneous runway departures to early next year
Kempegowda International Airport's simultaneous dual-runway departures, which would raise capacity from 60 to 90 air traffic movements per hour, now slip to early next year instead of September 2026.
Aviasur Expands Regional Aviation Network with New Facilities in Uruguay, Peru, and Florida
Aviasur, a Chilean aviation services company, opened a maintenance center in Uruguay, added Bell helicopters to its Peru sales portfolio, and opened a second Fort Lauderdale hangar in Florida.
Rolls-Royce Holds First-Ever India Board Meeting, Reports 46% Profit Rise as Engine Demand Outstrips Aircraft Supply
Rolls-Royce held its first-ever global board meeting in India this week, led by CEO Tufan Erginbilgiç, as first-half 2026 adjusted operating profit rose 46% to GBP 2.5 billion.
NBAA-BACE Flight Deck to Feature Sessions on Cybersecurity, AI, MRO and AAM at Oct. 20–22 Convention
NBAA-BACE, running Oct. 20-22, 2026, will host Flight Deck sessions on cybersecurity, AI, MRO capacity, AAM and the radio altimeter mandate, plus a Thursday Collegiate Connect career event.
Top Companies in the GCC Business Jet Market
A market overview names leading GCC business jet manufacturers, operators, and service providers, including Gulfstream, Bombardier, VistaJet, Royal Jet, and Qatar Executive.
FAA Outlines Remote Technology Tools and Regulatory Requirements for Aircraft Maintenance
The FAA outlined how remote technologies such as AR, VR, robotics, and sUAS are being applied to aircraft maintenance and inspection while stressing they cannot replace required physical inspection methods.
Bluetail and Traxxall Deepen Integration to Automate Aircraft Maintenance Records Flow
Bluetail and Traxxall, the maintenance tracking software owned by JSSI, have strengthened their integration to automatically flow compliance documents and maintenance records between the two platforms in real time.
Liebherr-Aerospace to showcase landing gear, air management and EMA technologies at NBAA-BACE 2026
Liebherr-Aerospace & Transportation SAS will exhibit landing gear, air management and electromechanical actuation technologies at Booth 3555 during NBAA-BACE 2026, held October 20-22, 2026.
How Private Jet Operators and Brokers Handle Pre-Departure Technical Failures and AOG Situations
Business aviation professionals prioritize flight safety over schedule when a technical fault grounds an aircraft, a status known as AOG — Aircraft On Ground.
Evolutionary Neural Network Outperforms Humans and PID Controller in Single-Engine Glide Distance Study
A research study found that an evolutionary neural network controller extended single-engine glide distance by 17.77% over untrained humans and outperformed a tuned PID controller by 35.73% across 390 unseen conditions.
Continental Aerospace Technologies Names Keith Chatten as CEO
Continental Aerospace Technologies has named Keith Chatten, a 30-year general aviation executive with nearly 15 years at Continental, as its new Chief Executive Officer.
Oklahoma Aerospace and Defense Industry Hits Record $52.5 Billion Annual Economic Impact, Supporting 250,000-Plus Jobs
Oklahoma's aerospace and defense industry generated $52.5 billion in annual economic activity and supported more than 250,000 jobs, a statewide study released October 6, 2026 by the Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics found.
Tanis Aircraft Products Gains STC and PMA for Engine Preheat System Covering Full Daher TBM 700 Series
Tanis Aircraft Products, a Hartzell Propeller division, received an STC and PMA for a multipoint engine preheating system covering every Daher TBM 700 series aircraft across more than 35 years of production.
FAAN Plans 25-Day Closure of Owerri Airport Runway 17/35 Before Christmas Travel Peak
Nigeria's Federal Airports Authority announced a 25-day closure of Runway 17/35 at Sam Mbakwe Airport in Owerri for rehabilitation works ahead of the Christmas travel period.
flyExclusive Appoints Brian Reid as Chief Commercial Officer
flyExclusive, Inc. (NYSE American: FLYX), the Kinston, North Carolina-based private jet operator, has named Brian Reid as its new Chief Commercial Officer.
Bombardier Opens Line Maintenance Station in Sydney, Bringing Worldwide LMS Count to 11
Bombardier opened a new Line Maintenance Station in Sydney, Australia, expanding its worldwide LMS network to 11 locations and adding to its existing Perth LMS and Melbourne service centre.
Ontic Opens Tewkesbury MRO Facility; SR Technics Adopts Bridgestone Easytrack; First Class Air Acquires Vertical Aerospace
Ontic opened a 72,000 sq ft MRO facility in Tewkesbury, SR Technics Spain became the first MRO to adopt Bridgestone's easytrack, and First Class Air invested in Vertical Aerospace.
Athens International Airport moves to Level 3 coordination as runway works set capacity limits through 2027
Athens International Airport is moving to Level 3 coordination status to manage runway maintenance works that will cap hourly arrivals and departures through phases running from March 2027 to October 2027.
Piper Aircraft Issues Service Bulletin Requiring Rudder Cable Inspection on 67 PA-46-Series Aircraft
Piper Aircraft issued Service Bulletin 1462, effective October 1, requiring a one-time rudder cable inspection on 67 PA-46-series aircraft over possible improper cable routing in the tailcone.
Honeywell MSP Avionics Rebates of Up to $30,000 Expire December 31, 2026
Honeywell Aerospace is offering rebates of $10,000 to $30,000 through its MSP Avionics program for operators of legacy business aircraft, expiring December 31, 2026.
Honeywell HTF7000 Turbofan Engine Surpasses 7 Million Flight Hours
Honeywell's HTF7000 turbofan engine family has surpassed 7 million flight hours, with line-replaceable units swappable in 20 minutes and QEC swaps in three hours.
Ontic Invests $15 Million in Tewkesbury MRO Facility, Consolidating UK Repair Operations
Ontic has committed $15 million to a new Tewkesbury, England MRO facility, consolidating repair operations from Bishop's Cleeve and Staverton and transferring about 200 staff by the first quarter of 2027.
Mira Vista Aviation Renews WYVERN WINGMAN PRO Certification
Mira Vista Aviation, headquartered in Irvine, California, renewed its WYVERN WINGMAN PRO Certified Operator designation, the company announced on October 7, 2026.
FAA Issues Airworthiness Directive Requiring Pilatus PC-24 Windshield Relay Replacement Within 16 Months
The FAA issued airworthiness directive 2026-17-11 on September 15, requiring Pilatus PC-24 operators to replace a solid-state relay in the left windshield heating system within 16 months, by about February 20, 2028.