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StandardAero Expands Winnipeg Facility To Boost CF34 And CFM56 MRO Capacity

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StandardAero has officially broken ground on a 70,000 square-foot expansion at its Winnipeg, Manitoba facility, reinforcing its position as a leading global provider of maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services for GE Aerospace CF34-3/8 and CFM International CFM56-7B engines. The new addition marks a major step in expanding capacity, improving efficiency, and strengthening the company’s role in supporting both commercial and military aviation sectors worldwide.

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Signature Aviation Sells Engine Repair Unit To StandardAero For $230 Million

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Signature Aviation has signed a definitive agreement to sell its engine repair and overhaul division to StandardAero, a U.S.-based MRO specialist owned by Carlyle Group, in a transaction valued at $230 million. The strategic divestment marks an important milestone for Signature as it refocuses on its core operations within the fixed-base operator (FBO) sector serving private and business jet clients worldwide.

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AAR Acquires HAECO Americas To Expand Heavy Maintenance Operations

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AAR CORP. (NYSE: AIR), a leading aviation services provider for commercial and government operators, has announced the acquisition of HAECO Americas from HAECO Group for $78 million in an all-cash transaction, subject to customary adjustments. This acquisition immediately strengthens AAR’s heavy maintenance footprint and advances its strategic goal of expanding the Repair & Engineering segment, one of the company’s four operating divisions.

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Embraer Extends Heavy Maintenance Deal With Republic Airways

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Embraer has signed a long-term extension of its heavy maintenance agreement with Republic Airways, ensuring continued support for the airline’s fleet of over 240 Embraer E170 and E175 aircraft. The jets will continue to undergo major maintenance at Embraer’s Services & Support facility in Nashville, Tennessee, where Republic has been performing heavy checks since 2011.

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Liebherr-Aerospace Expands Saline Facility To Boost Aftermarket Services

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Liebherr-Aerospace Saline, Inc. has marked a significant milestone in its U.S. operations with the inauguration of a new 33,000 ft² (3,065 m²) facility, further strengthening its aftermarket service capabilities. This addition, which adjoins the company’s existing operations in Saline, Michigan, represents the fifth major expansion since 1993 and follows the last large-scale upgrade completed in 2016.

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Airinmar Extends Warranty And Value Engineering Deal With Cebu Pacific

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Airinmar, a subsidiary of AAR CORP., has signed a multi-year extension of its aircraft warranty management and value engineering services agreement with Cebu Pacific, one of Asia’s fastest-growing low-cost carriers. The deal continues a collaboration that began in 2022 and underscores the importance of cost optimization and efficiency in fleet management.

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Silk Way West Airlines Extends GE Aerospace Partnership

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Silk Way West Airlines has extended its strategic services agreement with GE Aerospace, a move that underscores the carrier’s ambitions for growth and modernization in the global air cargo market. The comprehensive agreement covers maintenance for five Boeing 747-8F powered by GEnx-2B engines, six Boeing 777F with GE90-115B engines, and up to four upcoming Boeing 777-8F with GE9X engines. This collaboration secures long-term technical support while providing predictable cost…

Aviation Blade Services And GDCME To Open Riyadh Rotor Blade Facility

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Aviation Blade Services (ABS) has entered into a strategic partnership with GDC Middle East (GDCME) to establish a new helicopter rotor blade repair facility in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This initiative represents a major step forward in developing the Kingdom’s aerospace infrastructure and enhancing its ability to provide in-country maintenance solutions.