November 10, 2025

Inside MRO

Accelerating Investment

DUBAI AIRSHOW PREVIEW

IMMUNIZATION DRIVE

TECH TAKE

TECH TAKE

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Inside MRO

Accelerating Investment

MROs' artificial intelligence initiatives start to pay off, but stakeholders still advise a cautious approach

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DUBAI AIRSHOW PREVIEW

IMMUNIZATION DRIVE

> EMIRATES AIMS FOR VERTICAL INTEGRATION TO ADD RESILIENCE > CARRIER TARGETS MAINTENANCE AND OPS IMPROVEMENTS > SEVERE DELIVERY DELAYS HAMPER EXPANSION PLANS

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TECH TAKE

TECH TAKE

MD Aircraft Advances Electric Nine-Seater Germany’s MD Aircraft has secured Piper Deutschland as a strategic partner and investor in development and production of the MDA1 eViator ninepassenger electric regional aircraft. The company plans to fly a full-scale demonstrator in 2027, and is aiming for certification in 2030.

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PROPULSION

GE Aerospace Kicks Off Hybrid-Electric Engine Runs

> MILD HYBRID TESTS ARE UNDERWAY AT PEEBLES SITE > ADAPTIVE THIRD STREAM IS UNVEILED FOR RISE

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Inside MRO

Ethiopian Airlines

As Africa's largest carrier, Ethiopian Airlines has become a driving force in developing the continent’s MRO capabilities. Ethiopian CEO Mesfin Tasew Bekele discusses with James Pozzi how the airline is building MRO capacity, nurturing talent and adopting new tech to support Africa’s aftermarket.

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DUBAI AIRSHOW PREVIEW

Middle East Defense Market Morphs

> ANTICIPATION BUILDS OVER SAUDI ARABIA’S FIGHTER DECISION > AIRLIFT MARKET HEATS UP

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COMMERCIAL AVIATION

MISSING THE MARK

> BOEING DELAYS 777-9 SERVICE ENTRY INTO 2027 > PHASED FAA CERTIFICATION WORK IS TAKING MUCH LONGER THAN ANTICIPATED > AIRLINES TRY TO NAVIGATE WIDEBODY SHORTAGE

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DUBAI AIRSHOW PREVIEW

Dubai Aerospace Works To Boost Its Fleet and Aftermarket Business

> THE COMPANY SEEKS OPPORTUNITIES IN THE CONSOLIDATING LEASING INDUSTRY > IT IS ALSO EYEING ACQUISITIONS IN AVIATION TECHNOLOGY

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Inside MRO

Shifting Gears

Sustainability considerations drive innovation in landing gear designs

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DEFENSE

ROK Star

> SOUTH KOREA BREAKS COVER ON KF-21 PRODUCTION > AIR-TO-AIR CAPABILITIES CERTIFIED FIRST > LOCAL COMPANIES UNVEIL INDIGENOUS ARMAMENT OPTIONS

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