How FAA’s eVTOL Pilot Could Transform U.S. Air Travel By Jack Daleo, FLYING State, local, tribal, and territorial governments can participate in the program alongside private sector partners. The U.S. Department of Transportation and FAA are launching a series of pilot programs for electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) air taxis, self-flying planes, short takeoff and landing (STOL) aircraft, and...Read More

FAA Proposes New Radio Altimeter Rules By Aero News Network New Minimum Standards The Federal Aviation Administration is proposing new regulations that would require all radio altimeters to meet specific minimum performance requirements. Those requirements are for altimeters to able to withstand interference from wireless signals in neighboring spectrum bands, while continuing to provide accurate altitude readings to both pilots...Read More

Ocean Infinity Launches New Search for Lost Flight MH370 Ocean Infinity has launched its search for the lost Flight MH370, the aircraft that  disappeared over the Indian Ocean in 2014. MH370’s fate remains unknown, and the company believes that its advanced search technology could find the wreckage at last and perhaps yield new clues into the aircraft’s loss. AIS tracking...Read More

Boeing completes acquisition of Spirit Aerosystems, begins integration of commercial and aftermarket operations By MRO Business Today Contributor Boeing has finalized its acquisition of Spirit AeroSystems, bringing the aerospace manufacturer’s Boeing-related commercial operations and significant aftermarket capabilities fully under Boeing’s umbrella. The move marks one of the most consequential steps in Boeing’s recent restructuring efforts. “This is a pivotal moment in Boeing’s...Read More

Airbus steps in to rescue 3,000 UK jobs as Boeing strikes deal on Spirit AeroSystems carve-out By Jamie Young Airbus is set to secure the long-term future of almost 3,000 UK aerospace jobs after striking a long-awaited carve-out deal from Boeing’s takeover of Spirit AeroSystems, a move that ends months of uncertainty for workers in Belfast and Prestwick. Sources say...Read More

Embraer KC-390 Millennium visits AMMROC facility in UAE By ADN Demonstration aligns with strategic MRO agreement as Embraer seeks first Middle East order for military transport The Embraer KC-390 Millennium completed its first visit to the AMMROC facility in Al Ain, advancing the company’s collaboration efforts in the United Arab Emirates. This visit follows a Memorandum of Understanding signed at the Dubai Airshow, where...Read More

Boeing’s recovery momentum strengthens as 2026 delivery ramp-up sets stage for MRO surge By MRO Today Contributor Boeing is sending strong signals of confidence as it moves toward the end of 2025, positioning 2026 as a year of renewed momentum for its commercial aircraft programmes, and, critically, for the global MRO ecosystem that depends on stable OEM output. Speaking at a...Read More

Air China and Rolls-Royce complete $315 million engine MRO facility in Beijing Air China and Rolls-Royce have completed construction of their $315 million engine MRO facility in Beijing, marking a major expansion of Rolls-Royce’s global service network and a significant milestone for China’s fast-growing aftermarket sector. The joint venture, Beijing Aero Engine Services Ltd (BAESL), will induct its first Trent engine in December...Read More

British Airways Selects UK Tech Platform MRO-PRO to Revolutionise Global Line Maintenance British Airways has chosen a pioneering, cloud-based platform developed by UK aviation software specialist, MRO-PRO, to digitise and manage the line maintenance for its global network of third-party customers. The move marks a significant milestone in the airline’s operational digital transformation and the broader MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul)...Read More

DHL to build $85 million hangar in Bahrain DHL Express is all set to construct a maintenance hangar at Bahrain International Airport, marking one of the company’s largest aviation infrastructure investments in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Valued at $85.1 million, this landmark project will significantly enhance DHL’s MRO capabilities while strengthening Bahrain’s position as a regional aviation...Read More