RECARO Aircraft Seating expanding Polish facility: RECARO Aircraft Seating, a global leader in aircraft seating solutions is expanding their Świebodzin facility this year with an expected completion date of Q3 2026. As part of the major project space2grow and 20 years after its opening, RECARO Aircraft Seating Polska announced a site expansion to manage growth in the industry. RECARO, market leader for economy class seats, continues the path of “in the region for the region” which signifies the long-term commitment to the local community through infrastructure development and growth within the Świebodzin region. This expansion aims to meet market demand and customer expectations as the aviation industry advances, including supply chain needs and future development opportunities. To accommodate the growing industry needs, production and logistics areas will be doubled to almost 18,000 square meters. Additionally, the office space will more than double to almost 5,000 square meters, bringing a modern working environment and increasing employees’ wellbeing. To further enhance site capabilities, technological advancements will be introduced alongside the expansion. This will include an automated warehouse system which will allow for an increase in accuracy of materials sent to the lines and improved manufacturing times. In addition, intelligent space management will be utilized for optimal layout and functionality within the warehouse and is expected to contribute to lower operating costs. Each of these measures ensures high flexibility for rapid adaptation in changing order volumes and response times to market and customer demands. As a result, these changes will answer the needs of the market as well as current and future demand.
AJW Group expands B787 portfolio: AJW Group announced the acquisition of Boeing 787-8 MSN 36424, further strengthening its growing B787 portfolio. The aircraft joins an expanding fleet of B787 types acquired by AJW Group as part of its long-term strategy to support customer requirements across the B787 market. “This acquisition is another example of our disciplined approach to building and managing our B787 portfolio.” said Christopher Whiteside, Chairman at AJW Group. “We continue to invest selectively in assets that strengthen our platform and allow us to respond effectively to customer requirements across the B787 market. Each addition is assessed carefully to ensure it supports long-term value creation for the Group.”
Indra signs new deal with NAV Canada: Indra, through Micro Nav, has signed a multi-year framework agreement with NAV CANADA, Canada’s air navigation service provider, under which it becomes NAV CANADA’s technology supplier for next-generation training simulation solutions across its entire national training network of air traffic controllers and air traffic management professionals, supporting NAV CANADA’s Operational Training Modernisation Program (OTMP) and the modernisation and standardisation of training. Under the agreement, NAV CANADA will deploy Micro Nav’s BEST simulation platform, enabling a comprehensive data-driven modernisation of its simulation environment. Once fully implemented, the platform will support training the current and future generation of Air Traffic Services Professionals. The solution incorporates AI-enabled speech recognition, high-fidelity 3D Tower visualisations, scenario and data creation capabilities, and connectivity with operational systems for training and validation purposes. The platform is designed to support flexible training configurations while ensuring training professionals retain full control over data management, system configuration, and usage requirements. The new technology will also modernize how air traffic services (ATS) professionals are trained, while providing the scalability and resilience required to support long-term operational needs.
Aviation Capital Group delivers first Boeing 737 MAX 8 to T’way Air: Aviation Capital Group LLC (ACG), a premier global full-service aircraft asset manager, announced the delivery of a new Boeing 737 MAX 8 to T’way Air (“T’way”). This delivery marks the first in a mandate for seven 737 MAX 8s which are scheduled to be delivered by ACG to the airline throughout 2026. T’way was founded in 2010 and now operates a fleet of 46 aircraft to over 60 destinations throughout Asia, Australia, Europe and North America. “We are thrilled to further develop our existing relationship with T’way through this first 737 MAX 8 delivery. The seven 737 MAX 8s to be leased by ACG to T’way during 2026 will support the airline’s strategy to sustainably connect South Korea to the Asia/Pacific region, one of the world’s fastest growing aviation markets,” commented Tom Baker, Chief Executive Officer and President of ACG. The 737 MAX 8 can carry up to 189 passengers with a range of 3,500 nautical miles (6,480 km). On average, each 737 MAX 8 reduces fuel consumption and carbon emissions by 20% and has a 50% smaller noise footprint compared to the airplane types it replaces. All 737 MAX aircraft are powered by LEAP-1B engines from CFM International.
Tasmania Fire Service new home at Launceston Airport: Construction is officially underway on a new Tasmania Fire Service (TFS) facility at Launceston Airport with the first sod recently turned, marking a major milestone in the airport’s long-term plan to support emergency services and critical aviation operations in northern Tasmania. The new 470m2 facility will be constructed by Tas City Building in partnership with Launceston Airport, strengthening the TFS’s emergency response capability at Tasmania’s northern gateway. Launceston Airport already supports a range of emergency service operations, including Tasmania Police, Ambulance Tasmania and aeromedical services, with direct airfield access enabling rapid deployment during bushfires, medical emergencies and natural disasters. Construction of the new facility is expected to be completed later this year in time for the next summer fire season. Launceston Airport CEO Katie Cooper said the new facility reflects the airport’s growing role as a key piece of the state’s emergency services infrastructure. Tasmania Fire Service Assistant Director for Statewide Operations and Capability, Mark Dobson said the new facility will support aerial firefighting capability into the future. “As well as supporting our normal aerial firefighting fleet, it will be the nominated base when we need to deploy Large Air Tankers (LATs) into Tasmania, which were used extensively in response to the West Coast fires in 2025,” he said.
Liebherr-Aerospace implements REACH compliant coating process in Asia: After thorough testing and implementation within its Original Equipment Manufacturing (OEM) site in Toulouse (France), Liebherr-Aerospace has successfully industrialised REACH-compliant TCS/PACS advanced protection coating of aircraft heat transfer equipment components at its Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) site in Singapore. A significant leap forward regarding a more sustainable customer service. TCS (Trivalent Chromium System) enhances corrosion resistance as well as paint adhesion and PACS (Post Application Conversion Sealer) seals and reinforces the protective layer for long-term durability. Together, they deliver performance on par with legacy coatings without the environmental drawbacks. This coating process complies with REACH, i.e. the Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals, a regulation of the European Union, adopted to improve the protection of human health and the environment from the risks that can be posed by chemicals. Compliance requires the replacement of traditional chromium-based treatments by more environmentally friendly alternatives. In line with Liebherr-Aerospace’s global customer service strategy, further service centres will follow, such as the facility in Shanghai (China), which is working on introducing REACH-compliant processes as well in the first quarter of 2026.
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