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Ethiopian Confirms GEnx, GE9X Engines For New Boeing Fleet

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Ethiopian Airlines Group, Africa’s largest carrier, has finalized a comprehensive engine supply agreement with GE Aerospace (US), confirming its selection of GEnx engines for a fleet of 11 new Boeing 787 Dreamliners and GE9X engines for eight Boeing 777-9 aircraft. The deal includes options for six additional GE9X-powered 777-9s, reflecting the airline’s confidence in GE’s latest propulsion technologies.

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AerSale Reports $5.3M Loss On $65.8M Q1 Revenue

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AerSale has reported a net loss of $5.3 million for the first quarter of 2025, on total revenue of $65.8 million, according to its latest financial disclosure. While the company recorded modest income from asset sales, including the transaction of a single engine during the period, the quarter was marked by significant investments in its future inventory and operations.

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Magellan Aerospace Extends And Expands Pratt & Whitney Canada Deals

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Magellan Aerospace has announced a significant step in its long-standing collaboration with Pratt & Whitney Canada, securing a mix of contract extensions and fresh manufacturing program awards. These developments reflect a strengthening of ties between the two companies, enhancing Magellan’s role in the supply chain of one of the most prominent aircraft engine manufacturers in the world.

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MTU Maintenance Expands LEAP and GEnx MRO in the US

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MTU Maintenance, the German-based global engine service provider, has announced the expansion of its MRO portfolio in the United States to include LEAP and GEnx engines. As part of this strategic move, its Fort Worth, Texas location will evolve from an on-site service center into a full disassembly, assembly, and test facility, enabling complete overhauls for these two key engine types.

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CTS Engines Named MRO Partner by GE Aerospace for CF6-80E1

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CTS Engines, a U.S.-based engine maintenance provider specializing in mature engine platforms, has been selected by GE Aerospace as an official offload partner for MRO support of the CF6-80E1 engine, which powers the Airbus A330. The partnership strengthens GE’s global maintenance network and reinforces CTS’s position as a trusted provider for widebody engine services.

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Contrail Aviation Appoints Tom Keeler as VP Technical

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Contrail Aviation Support, a U.S.-based provider of aircraft engine solutions and aftermarket services, has announced the appointment of Tom Keeler as its new Vice President Technical. Keeler brings decades of aviation industry experience and is expected to play a critical role in enhancing Contrail’s technical operations as the company expands its global footprint.

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AAR Signs Exclusive Agreement for PMA High-Pressure Turbine Blades for PW4000 Engines

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AAR (US) has announced the signing of an exclusive Distribution and License Agreement with BELAC, a subsidiary of Chromalloy (US), for PMA (Parts Manufacturer Approval) high-pressure turbine blades developed for PW4000 engine platforms. This agreement strengthens AAR’s position as a leading distributor of high-performance aftermarket aerospace components.

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Pratt & Whitney Reports 18% Increase in 4Q 2024 Sales

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Pratt & Whitney (US) has reported a strong fourth quarter (4Q) 2024 performance, with sales increasing by 18% to $7.5 billion and operating profit rising 32% to $504 million. The results reflect higher demand for commercial and military engines, as well as robust aftermarket services growth.

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Rolls-Royce Begins Trent 1000 MRO Operations in Germany

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Rolls-Royce (UK) has welcomed the arrival of the first Trent 1000 engine at its state-of-the-art MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul) facility in Dahlewitz, Germany. This milestone signifies the beginning of Trent 1000 maintenance operations at the facility, further strengthening Rolls-Royce’s global MRO capabilities.