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Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance (AFI KLM E&M), a multi-product airline MRO, and AAR CORP. (NYSE: AIR), a provider of aviation services to commercial and government operators, MROs and OEMs, announce the completion of the formation of xCelle Asia, which includes the receipt of regulatory approval. This previously announced joint venture, located in Chonburi, Thailand, will overhaul nacelles for new generation aircraft.

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Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance and AAR Complete Formation of xCelle Asia Joint Venture
Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance and AAR Complete Formation of xCelle Asia Joint Venture

Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance (AFI KLM E&M), a multi-product airline MRO, and AAR CORP. (NYSE: AIR), a provider of aviation services to commercial and government operators, MROs and OEMs, announce the completion of the formation of xCelle Asia, which includes the receipt of regulatory approval. This previously announced joint venture, located in Chonburi, Thailand, will overhaul nacelles for new generation aircraft.

Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance and AAR Complete Formation of xCelle Asia Joint Venture
Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance and AAR Complete Formation of xCelle Asia Joint Venture

Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance (AFI KLM E&M), a multi-product airline MRO, and AAR CORP. (NYSE: AIR), a provider of aviation services to commercial and government operators, MROs and OEMs, announce the completion of the formation of xCelle Asia, which includes the receipt of regulatory approval. This previously announced joint venture, located in Chonburi, Thailand, will overhaul nacelles for new generation aircraft.

AAR Extends Exclusive Global Distribution Agreement with Collins Aerospace for Goodrich De-icing and Specialty Systems Products
AAR Extends Exclusive Global Distribution Agreement with Collins Aerospace for Goodrich De-icing and Specialty Systems Products

AAR CORP. (NYSE: AIR), a provider of aviation services to commercial and government operators, MROs and OEMs, signs a multi-year extension of its exclusive global distribution agreement with Collins Aerospace, an RTX business. The agreement includes the company’s Goodrich de-icing and specialty systems product line.

Delta TechOps Powers Ahead with First Third-Party LEAP-1B Engine Contract

The first Korean Air LEAP-1B engine at Delta TechOps in Atlanta. 

Delta TechOps Powers Ahead with First Third-Party LEAP-1B Engine Contract

The first Korean Air LEAP-1B engine at Delta TechOps in Atlanta. 

Delta TechOps announces its first third-party LEAP-1B maintenance contract for the engines powering Korean Air’s 737 MAX fleet. This milestone demonstrates Delta TechOps as a premier provider of advanced maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) solutions and a trusted partner to the global LEAP operating community.

Eve Air Mobility Selects BETA Technologies as Pusher Motor Supplier
Eve Air Mobility Selects BETA Technologies as Pusher Motor Supplier

Eve Air Mobility ("Eve") (NYSE: EVEX; EVEXW) selects BETA Technologies ("BETA") (NYSE: BETA) to supply electric pusher motors for its conforming prototypes and production aircraft. The agreement represents a potential 10-year opportunity for BETA of up to $1 billion and reinforces Eve’s commitment to proven technologies and dedication to exceeding mission requirements.

Duncan Aviation Announces Bryce Richie as New Global/Challenger Service Sales Representative
Duncan Aviation Announces Bryce Richie as New Global/Challenger Service Sales Representative

Duncan Aviation announces that Bryce Richie has accepted the position of Global/Challenger Service sales representative at its Lincoln, NE, facility. Richie has served for the past four years as team leader of the Global/Challenger team, consistently demonstrating strong leadership.

Spirit Aeronautics Expands Honeywell Authorization to Include Engine and APU Service Capabilities During 25th Anniversary Year
Spirit Aeronautics Expands Honeywell Authorization to Include Engine and APU Service Capabilities During 25th Anniversary Year

Spirit Aeronautics announces the addition of Honeywell Aerospace Engine and APU Service Center authorization to its long-established Honeywell Avionics Service Center status, which the company has maintained for over 25 years. The expansion, timed with Spirit Aeronautics’ 25th anniversary, reflects the company’s continued investment in advanced maintenance capabilities and OEM-level technical support for business-aviation operators.

DAS Aviation Acquires AQRD, Building an End-to-End Off-Wing Services Leader
DAS Aviation Acquires AQRD, Building an End-to-End Off-Wing Services Leader

DAS Aviation, an FAA Part 145 Repair Station, announces the acquisition of AQRD (Aerospace Quality Research and Development), an FAA Part 145 Repair Station and aerospace engineering firm headquartered in Addison, TX. The combination creates a single integrated off-wing services platform that includes engineering, component repair, composites, and parts.

Concorde Battery Corporation Opens Registration for the 6th Annual Virtual IA Renewal Series
Concorde Battery Corporation Opens Registration for the 6th Annual Virtual IA Renewal Series

Concorde Battery Corporation announces that registration is now open for the 6th Annual Virtual IA Renewal Series, airing online in January 2026. This free training event is open to all and will be broadcast twice daily — at 8:00 AM EST (USA) and 5:00 PM EST (USA) — to accommodate a global audience.

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