MRO Europe 2026: European MRO must strengthen supply chain resilience amid geopolitical pressures
Industry leaders at MRO Europe highlighted the growing impact of trade barriers, capacity constraints and geopolitical uncertainty on the sector.
MRO
Safran.AI to establish Singapore subsidiary focused on AI-powered MRO inspections
A new Centre of Excellence will develop AI-powered digital inspection technologies to support the MRO sector.
Cabin
LATAM adopts Quvia platform to monitor onboard Wi-Fi performance
Airline says the system will provide visibility into Wi-Fi performance on individual flights, aircraft and routes, helping it identify issues, track service quality and support future connectivity decisions.
Low Cost & Regional
Behind Ryanair’s numbers: balance sheet resilience and the looming FY28 fuel wall
Following Ryanair’s warning of a potential €2bn fuel bill escalation next year, the carrier’s interim FY27 figures demonstrate how widening spot-market exposure is already biting into short-haul margins.
Cargo
Central China Longhao Airlines launches UK cargo route to East Midlands
The twice-weekly Boeing 747-400 freighter services will strengthening cargo connections between China and the UK.
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Latest ABNcast Episode
Rob Munro sits down with Ryan Kirby, partner at Alderman & Company, at Farnborough International Airshow 2026.
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Global air cargo demand rises 7.7% in September as fuel costs surge, reports IATA
IATA reports a 7.7% increase in global air cargo demand in September 2026, led by North America, as soaring jet fuel prices threaten profitability.
MRO Europe 2026: FL Technics expands E-Jet maintenance capabilities with Embraer approval
FL Technics has secured Embraer Authorised Service Centre status for the E170 and E190.
MRO Europe 2026: Boeing and Etihad Engineering renew parts supply agreement
The renewed Tailored Parts Package agreement aims to improve parts availability, cost predictability and maintenance planning.
Etihad Cargo and VEDP sign MoU to strengthen international air cargo connectivity
The agreement creates opportunities for the organisations to exchange market insights, explore joint initiatives.
Stavros Themistocli returns to ACS UK
People News: Themistocli returns to Bournemouth team as its new Programmes Director
Airline payment costs exceed profits, IATA figures reveal
Payment costs rose 10.4% to $24.5 billion in 2025, IATA data shows, reaching $5 per passenger against a forecast 2026 net profit of $4.50.
MRO Europe 2026: HAECO targets growing LEAP aftermarket with new testing investments
New agreements with Bauer and TESTFUCHS will strengthen HAECO's testing infrastructure for LEAP fuel system components, including OEM-authorised repair support for Woodward equipment.
Narrowbody deliveries grow as Airbus confirms A220 and A320 ramp-up targets
The manufacturer delivered 547 commercial aircraft in the first nine months of 2026, driven by strong narrowbody handovers to low-cost and regional carriers worldwide.
