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MRO News

FL Technics Wheels & Brakes promotes Podins to CCO

Kaspars Podins brings more than 15 years of international aviation MRO experience to the role.

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Every journey starts somewhere

Aviation Ambassador Lauren Turner reflects on an unexpected career journey and why young people should look beyond the obvious roles when considering a future in aviation.

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Lufthansa Technik marks 70-year training milestone with 287 young recruits

The 2026 intake of apprentices and dual students will be spread across Lufthansa Technik locations in Germany.

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Bringing aviation, technology and education together

Ken Eckersall’s career has never followed a conventional flight path, but looking back, each stage has helped shape the work he is doing today.

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JEH Aerospace scales up to meet parts demand

Aviation Business News spoke to the first time Farnborough International Airshow exhibitor about its remarkable rise from being founded just three years ago to address a gap in the aerospace market for component suppliers

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Naughton joins APOC Aviation to lead engines division

As VP of Engines, Darren Naughton will lead the expansion of global engine leasing, trading, teardown and component activities.

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From warehouse operator to department head

Ten years in aviation logistics have taken FL Technics' Mažvydas Matažinskas from frontline operations to leading teams and supporting international growth.

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Vallair promotes Pilschikova to lead aircraft and engine asset trading

Valentina Pilschikova will oversee Vallair's aircraft and engine asset trading activities as it targets further business growth.

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My unexpected route into aviation - and why others should follow

Marcus Sellars' route into aviation wasn't exactly planned, but working on a cutting-edge airport innovation has given him a platform to champion the industry's future workforce as one of the Department for Transport's new Aviation Ambassadors.

MRO News 1 min read

Porter and Smart AMS establish heavy maintenance operation in Ottawa

Having heavy maintenance capacity on site at Ottawa International Airport will improve Porter's efficiency.

Cargo News 1 min read

Jettainer names former Lufthansa Cargo executive as COO

Moritz Köhler will focus on digital transformation, data-driven operations and improving the efficiency of Jettainer's global ULD management network.

MRO News 2 mins read

GetJet enlists Dakar winner to promote aviation engineering careers

Dakar Rally 2026 winner Vaidotas Žala will help introduce the automotive community to the world of aviation maintenance.

Best Places to Work In Aviation 2 mins read

UK Government invests in future aviation talent with new £750k careers fund

Reach for the Sky Challenge Fund will deliver projects to inspire pilots and aviation engineers.

MRO News 1 min read

FL Technics appoints Bajarunas as new CEO

MRO provider FL Technics has appointed Saulius Bajarunas as its new chief executive, effective September 1, 2026.

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