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Thai Airways Selects Trax And Aerostrat For Digital MRO

Thai Airways Selects Trax And Aerostrat For Digital MRO as the flag carrier moves forward with a major modernization initiative aimed at transforming its maintenance, repair, and overhaul operations through advanced digital solutions. The airline has chosen Trax and Aerostrat, both subsidiaries of AAR CORP., to support the transition toward a fully integrated, data-driven MRO environment across its global operations.

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Willis Lease And Blackstone Engine Leasing Deal

Willis Lease And Blackstone Engine Leasing Deal signals a major strategic move in the aircraft engine leasing market, as Willis Lease Finance Corporation partners with Blackstone Credit & Insurance to scale investment into high-demand propulsion assets. The partnership plans to deploy more than $1 billion over the next two years, targeting both current and next-generation aircraft engines.

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Crestone Partners With Temco To Support RB211-535E4 Market

Crestone has announced a new partnership with Temco Ltd aimed at strengthening aftermarket support for the RB211-535E4 engine, a powerplant central to the global fleet of Boeing 757 aircraft. This collaboration underscores the companies’ shared commitment to extending the service life of legacy engines that continue to play a vital role in aviation operations worldwide.

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Lufthansa Group Expands NDC With Singapore Airlines

The Lufthansa Group has announced a strategic expansion of its New Distribution Capability (NDC) program in partnership with Singapore Airlines, further cementing its leadership in modern airline retailing. Recognized by IATA as having the industry’s most advanced API, Lufthansa continues to position itself at the forefront of innovation in airline distribution.

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AAR Signs Exclusive Defense Distribution Agreement With AmSafe Bridport

AAR CORP. has signed a multi-year exclusive defense distribution agreement with AmSafe Bridport, a TransDigm company, marking a significant expansion of its defense aftermarket capabilities. Under the new agreement, AAR will act as the exclusive distributor for KC-46 Pegasus and C-40 Clipper platforms, serving both direct and indirect sales channels across the global defense and military aftermarket. This includes the U.S. Defense Logistics Agency, U.S. Armed…

Liquid Sun Launches eSAF Pilot Project With Finnair and Partners

Liquid Sun, a Finnish clean-tech company, has announced the launch of a pioneering electro Sustainable Aviation Fuel (eSAF) pilot project in cooperation with Finnair, ABB, Fortum, and Finavia. Scheduled to begin production in Autumn 2025 at a new facility in Espoo, the initiative represents Finland’s first attempt at producing aviation fuel directly from biogenic CO₂ emissions and renewable hydrogen.

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Greenville-Spartanburg and Frankfurt-Hahn Airports Form Cargo Partnership

Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) in South Carolina and Frankfurt-Hahn Airport (HHN) in Germany have signed a new partnership agreement aimed at enhancing their cargo operations. The initiative represents a strategic collaboration between two well-positioned airports to attract and better serve joint customers while strengthening their role in global freight networks.

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Kuwait Airways and stc Sign Cooperation Protocol to Advance Aviation and Telecommunications in Kuwait

Kuwait Airways has signed a joint cooperation protocol with Kuwait Telecommunications Company (stc), aiming to strengthen collaboration between the aviation and telecommunications sectors while enhancing customer experience and supporting Kuwait’s digital transformation strategy.