AerFin sells CFM56-7B engine to major US operator: AerFin has successfully transacted the sale of a serviceable CFM56-7B engine to an undisclosed customer in the United States. To support the transaction, AerFin’s MRO team completed a series of essential technical works, including a general visual inspection in accordance with SP110, a thrust rating change via ID plug modification, and the replacement of key Line Replaceable Units (LRUs). A third-party specialist was engaged to carry out a Borescope Inspection (BSI), with AerFin coordinating the process end-to-end to ensure a seamless transition for the customer – a major US-based operator. Auvinash Narayen, Chief Investment Officer at AerFin, said: “This transaction demonstrates our ability to deliver value quickly and effectively for major operators around the world. It also highlights the strength of our MRO team, whose expertise ensures every engine we deliver is supported with the highest standards of technical oversight. “We’re proud to support our customers with dependable, service-ready assets that keep their fleets flying with confidence.” As demand for CFM56-7B engines remains strong, AerFin continues to offer sustainable, quality Used Serviceable Material (USM) and whole engine solutions to airlines and MROs worldwide, enabling efficient fleet management across every stage of the asset lifecycle.
AAR subsidiary Trax selected to modernise Delta TechOps systems: AAR announced its aviation maintenance software subsidiary, Trax, has been selected to modernise Delta TechOps’ maintenance and engineering systems. Delta TechOps will replace its legacy maintenance and engineering systems with Trax’s advanced eMRO and eMobility solutions. Initially, more than 6,000 technicians across the Delta TechOps line maintenance network will use Trax’s innovative technology to digitize their maintenance processes, leading to enhancements in efficiency, data accuracy, and operational performance. The companies plan to use this initial implementation as a foundation for the future deployment of additional Trax eMRO modules and eMobility apps focused on heavy maintenance, maintenance planning, engineering, and quality management – all hosted in the fully-managed Trax Cloud. “AAR’s strategic investments in Trax have enabled the company to scale to support the largest airlines and most diverse fleets. We are grateful to Delta for selecting Trax and look forward to powering their system modernization,” said John M. Holmes, AAR’s Chairman, President and CEO. John Laughter, President of Delta TechOps, added, “We are confident Trax will enhance our operational efficiency by streamlining maintenance processes across Delta TechOps, enabling our people to focus on delivering the Delta Difference.”
TP Aerospace supports Supernova: TP Aerospace has signed a new long-term wheels and brakes Cycle Flat Rate (CFR) agreement with Ukrainian cargo operator, Supernova. The CFR program will support their upcoming B737NG freighter operation. The agreement is already in effect, and the airline is mainly serviced from TP Aerospace’s 10,000 sqm flag-ship facility in Brno, the Czech Republic, which received its final EASA approval in December 2023. “We are thrilled to partner with Supernova Airlines and to support their fleet with our comprehensive CFR program. This collaboration emphasizes our commitment to providing top-tier support and solutions to our customers,” says Philip Broskov Hansen, Vice President, Global Program Sales. “We are excited to embark on this partnership with TP Aerospace. Their expertise and capabilities will be instrumental in ensuring the reliability and efficiency of our operations as we continue to grow, and through the CFR program solution we can get our requirements covered for our fleet”, says Igor Lazniuk, Technical Director at Supernova. Supernova Airlines, a part of Nova Group, was established in 2021 and received a Ukrainian operator’s certificate in the beginning of 2023. Today, they operate out of Riga/Warsaw and within EU.
Jamco America introduces branding panels: Jamco America announced its customisable branding panel designed to enhance airline identity while ensuring durability and cost efficiency. These branding panels offer a versatile and aesthetically appealing way for airlines to refresh their aircraft interiors while maintaining a high level of quality and customisation. Jamco’s branding panels can be installed in various locations throughout the aircraft, such as forward entryways, mid-cabin sections, and galley walls. This allows airlines to implement branding in locations where it may have the most impact. The panels can be tailored to suit a variety of interior design strategies and operational needs. Certain versions of the panel feature a modular tile system that allows for easy swapping of branded inserts. These swappable tiles enable airlines to update their look seasonally or in support of special promotions and partnerships, offering dynamic branding opportunities without requiring full panel replacement. The panels offer a nearly unlimited selection of customisation options, including materials, finishes, colors, and design features, to align with specific brand requirements. Optional lighting features, such as edge lighting or backlit logos, can be added to increase visual effects and improve passenger engagement.
Green Taxi Solutions and StandardAero partner on eTaxi system: StandardAero announced a strategic partnership with Green Taxi Solutions (GTS), under which StandardAero will lead certification of GTS’s Zero Engine Taxi fully electric aircraft taxiing solution. Backed by a newly awarded $5.6 million U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Continuous Lower Energy, Emissions and Noise (CLEEN) program grant, the collaboration will fast-track development of the Zero Engine Taxi eTaxi system, supporting the aviation industry’s transition towards more sustainable ground operations. Green Taxi Solutions’ breakthrough system enables aircraft to taxi without using their main engines, thereby reducing fuel burn, carbon emissions, brake wear, noise and turnaround times. Powered by the aircraft’s auxiliary power unit (APU), the system offers estimated annual savings of 80,000 gallons of fuel and $250,000 per aircraft, aligning with industry goals for efficiency and environmental impact. David Valaer, Founder and President of Green Taxi Solutions, emphasized the importance of aligning with proven partners as the company scales its impact: “This partnership with StandardAero positions us for success by aligning our innovative technology with a proven certification partner. With the support of the FAA and our world-class collaborators, we are bringing to market a game-changing capability that meets the industry’s growing demand for cost-effective, sustainable ground operations.”
DLR and Diehl Aviation join forces to develop aviation technology: The German Aerospace Center (Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt; DLR) and Diehl Aviation, have agreed to jointly research and develop innovative technologies for civil aviation, with a special focus on aircraft systems, cabin technologies and supply systems. DLR and Diehl will collaborate to develop and test innovative solutions for the aviation industry. The partners, with many decades of experience between them, will bundle their strengths and expertise to develop practical, forward-looking solutions together. Their research activities will cover the following areas: Developing and testing innovative technologies for aircraft systems, avionics, cabin systems and on-board supplies; Researching innovative design and verification methods, especially those related to simulation-based approval processes (validation and verification, virtual aircraft approval); Developing joint project formats to more quickly bring technologies from the research stage to application. “Our cooperation with DLR is an important step toward tackling the technological challenges and opportunities of aviation together,” says Jörg Schuler, CEO of Diehl Aviation. “By combining our industrial experience with DLR’s scientific excellence, we’re creating a powerful basis for innovation and its implementation.”
KlasJet signs ACMI agreement with Air Cairo: KlasJet has signed an agreement with Air Cairo to provide chartered flights this summer. The agreement sees KlasJet operate charter flights for Air Cairo taking holidaymakers from Milan (Italy) and Sharjah (UAE) to Cairo (Egypt). The contract started on 30th May 2025 and will run until 31 October. Air Cairo was founded in 2003 and is partly owned by EgyptAir, Egypt’s state-owned national airline. The carrier currently operates more than 30 aircraft, mostly A320s, and its main business focus is charter flights from Europe to Egypt’s most popular holiday destinations. KlasJet became the very first ACMI provider based in an EASA-regulated country working with Air Cairo. Despite the differences in procedures and regulations, KlasJet secured a three-day turnaround from signing the agreement to the ferry flight to Cairo on 30 May. The partnership between Air Cairo and KlasJet is helping meet an upsurge in tourism, a sector that is vital to Egypt. In the period from July to September last year, tourism revenue hit $4.8 billion, a significant uplift for Africa’s second-largest economy.
CMAC Group launches enhanced portal for travel disruption: CMAC Group is launching its enhanced aviation portal to help airlines and ground handlers across Europe respond more effectively to travel disruptions. The new platform combines automation with hands-on human support to improve operational efficiency, reduce costs and enhance the passenger experience by helping customers to self-serve during disruption, in place of manual work for teams on the ground. A key feature, Smartlink, sends passengers a fully customisable, secure self-service link via email or SMS to book alternative transport or hotel rooms in minutes. Airlines can configure booking rules, such as limits and link expiry times, to control costs and ensure compliance, and have real-time visibility of the solution in action, all with no system integration required to get started. This allows airlines to maintain a single point of accountability while delivering rapid, reliable service to passengers at scale, anytime, anywhere. The platform also tracks passenger bookings to streamline invoicing and EU261 compensation claims, increasing transparency and reducing administrative burden. CMAC’s aviation portal is already supporting airlines and ground handlers across Europe in managing complex operational challenges with confidence. This latest launch follows significant developments throughout 2024, including multi-language support, real-time vehicle tracking and branded passenger interfaces that reinforce trust in airlines.
Emirates Flight Catering modernises catering truck fleet: Emirates Flight Catering (EKFC), one of the world’s largest catering operations, has inked an agreement with Mallaghan, Al-Futtaim Auto and Machinery Company (FAMCO) and Volvo to purchase 53 aircraft catering trucks, an investment of AED 60 million (USD $16 million), as part of its extensive ground fleet renewal programme, under which EKFC plans to introduce 120 next-generation vehicles over 5 years. In total, 92 aircraft catering trucks will be added to the EKFC fleet within the next 12 months with the first vehicles slated for introduction later this year. The new Volvo FL 250 4X2 Euro 6 aircraft catering trucks will feature advanced sensors and monitoring systems to enhance efficiencies on the ground for loading and unloading tasks, in addition to improving overall emissions reductions with the adoption of the latest Euro diesel engine technologies. EKFC will also closely collaborate with Mallaghan, FAMCO and Volvo Trucks on a Proof-of-Concept electric aircraft catering truck, the first in the catering provider’s fleet, and a regional first in sustainable aviation catering equipment. The electrified aircraft catering truck will be optimised for ground catering operations at Dubai International, putting EKFC at the forefront of testing and prototyping the latest technologies and laying the groundwork for emission-free ground catering operations in the coming years with fleet electrification and automation. The electric aircraft catering truck is expected to begin operating by the summer of 2026.
BOC Aviation signs lease deal with Avianca: BOC Aviation announced it has entered into an agreement with Airbus to purchase nine Airbus A320neo aircraft and has committed those aircraft on long-term leases to Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A. Avianca. All aircraft will be powered by CFM LEAP-1A engines and are scheduled to deliver in 2027. “We are pleased to be working again with Avianca as it expands its network in the rapidly growing Latin American markets,” said Steven Townend, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, BOC Aviation. “These deliveries position us well for incremental future growth as we continue to expand our industry-leading latest generation fleet.” “We are pleased to reaffirm our strategic relationship with BOC Aviation through this agreement. This transaction supports our fleet renewal strategy and our commitment to operating modern, fuel-efficient aircraft” said Francisco Raddatz, Chief Procurement Officer, ABRA Group.
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