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BBN Airlines Indonesia Gains EASA Approval For ACMI

BBN Airlines Indonesia has achieved a significant milestone with the approval of EASA Third-Country Operator (TCO) authorization, marking a major step forward in its expansion into the European aviation market. This approval eliminates the need for individual permits from EU member states, granting BBN streamlined access to offer its Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance (ACMI) solutions across Europe.

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AirExplore Partners With FL Technics For Wheel And Brake MRO

AirExplore, a Slovakian charter and ACMI airline, has entered into a maintenance services agreement with FL Technics Wheels & Brakes, a division of FL Technics based in Lithuania. Under this cooperation, FL Technics will be responsible for providing wheel and brake component maintenance for AirExplore’s fleet.

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Air India Express Reprimanded For Engine Part Violations

Air India Express, a low-cost subsidiary of Air India, was formally reprimanded in March 2025 by India’s aviation regulator for non-compliance with mandatory engine part replacements on an Airbus A320, as directed by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). The incident involved serious breaches of maintenance protocol, including falsified documentation to falsely indicate compliance.

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Asia Digital Engineering Gains EASA And FAA Certifications

Asia Digital Engineering (ADE), the maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) subsidiary of Capital A (formerly AirAsia Group), has achieved a significant milestone by securing Maintenance Organization Approval from EASA(European Union Aviation Safety Agency) and a Repair Station Certificate from the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration). These dual recognitions mark a major step in ADE’s strategic push to become a…

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FAA and EASA Certify Updated Durability Kit for LEAP-1A Engines

The FAA (US) and EASA (Europe) have jointly certified an updated high-pressure turbine (HPT) hardware durability kit for the LEAP-1A engines, manufactured by CFM International. These engines power the popular Airbus A320neo family, and the updated kit is designed to enhance durability and reduce maintenance requirements, ensuring improved reliability and operational efficiency.