Magnetic MRO, a provider of total technical care for aircraft operators and lessors, and Finnair, the flag carrier of Finland, have signed a contract for complete paint work, full interior refurbishment and maintenance of all 12 of the airline's ATR 72's operated for Finnair by its partner company Norra. For Magnetic MRO's Production organisation, this is the most components that the team has ever produced for an aircraft in-house.

Boeing Co has pushed back the entry into service of an ultra-long-range version of its forthcoming 777X widebody, the U.S. planemaker said on Wednesday, as it grapples with fallout from the 737 MAX crisis and engine issues with the 777X.

AirAsia has taken delivery of its first A330neo aircraft, to be operated by its long-haul affiliate AirAsia X Thailand. The aircraft was delivered via lessor Avolon and is the first of two A330neos set to join the airline's fleet by the end of the year.

Dubai International (DXB) welcomed 41.3 million passengers in the first half of 2019, maintaining its position as the world's largest international airport by traffic volume. The closure of one of DXB's two runways between April 16th and May 30th for a complete rehabilitation programme reduced the airport's capacity, contributing to a decline in traffic of 5.6% year on year.

ExecuJet, part of the Luxaviation Group, is extending its managed fleet with the addition of three long-range jets - a Bombardier Global Express, Bombardier Global 7500 and Dassault Falcon 8X.

Air BP, the international aviation fuel products and services supplier, will highlight the expansion of its pioneering carbon offset program for business aviation in Brazil during the largest business aviation conference and exhibition in Latin America, LABACE from August 13 to 15.

Airbus is stretching its lead over Boeing in aircraft deliveries as Boeing continues to be held back by the grounding of its 737 MAX.

American Airlines Group Inc. will start its first flight to Africa next year while also resuming service to Tel Aviv and expanding into three new cities in Eastern Europe.

Boeing Co. is holding workshops with Chinese airlines about the grounded 737 Max plane as it tries to bring the troubled jet back to operation.

EngineStands24, a subsidiary of Magnetic MRO, a global provider of total technical care for aircraft operators and lessors, opened a new hub in Guangzhou, China.