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.
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.
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, 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.
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.
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.
Southwest Airlines has entered into a new interline partnership with China Airlines, marking a strategic expansion of its international connectivity. Announced in June 2025, the agreement will allow passengers to book combined tickets that begin with Southwest’s domestic U.S. flights and continue seamlessly on China Airlines’ transpacific services. The operational rollout is set for early 2026.
STARLUX Airlines has announced a significant commercial partnership with American Airlines, aimed at expanding travel convenience between North America and Asia. The agreement, unveiled on August 15, 2025, will allow passengers to enjoy streamlined services including single-ticket booking and through-checked baggage, simplifying connections between North America and Taipei.
Rolls-Royce has announced that its £1 billion investment in durability improvements across its Trent engine family is delivering significant benefits to airline customers. The program, part of Rolls-Royce’s wider business transformation, has resulted in a dramatic rise in time-on-wing performance across the Trent 1000, Trent 7000, and Trent XWB variants, with forecasted improvements rising from 40% to 80%.
FL Technics has officially been appointed as a channel partner for Honeywell Aerospace Technologies, marking a significant development in its capabilities within the business and general aviation sectors. The new partnership allows FL Technics to act as an authorized distributor for Honeywell’s engine and auxiliary power unit (APU) product range, and to perform certified installations and support services under Honeywell’s OEM-backed framework.
