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Brussels Airlines unveils Atomium-themed A320 aircraft 

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Brussels Airlines has unveiled the latest special livery in its Belgian Icons series. As is the case of others in the Brussels Airlines Belgian Icons series, such as the Tintin, Smurfs or Ren Magritte-themed aircraft, the cabin of this A320 has also been decorated with references to the Atomium and its construction process.

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How Spantech built an A380-sized hangar in less than six months 

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Across the board, growth in the aviation industry has been accompanied by the need to develop all sorts of support infrastructure, including hangars and maintenance facilities. Building a new hangar can be a lengthy process if you do it the traditional way, but Belgian firm Spantech is offering a new, more straightforward approach.

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Full cycle: how TARMAC Aerosave stores, maintains and recycles airliners 

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When, one after another, airlines were forced to ground their entire fleets, a scramble ensued to find places to park hundreds of aircraft for an indefinite period of time. This is quite a striking figure, because there are many more narrowbodies in service with airlines globally.

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Christmas 2024: How are airlines around the world celebrating?

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Over in the UK, airlines expect to handle around 6.1 RELATED The best (and worst) days to fly during the 2025 holidays Although its their busiest time of the year, airlines worldwide are rolling out the red carpet to ensure the festivities continue in the air. Heres how airlines are celebrating Christmas 2024.

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Hangar at 743 Offers Way to Grow Its Own A&P Mechanics

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One of the challenges of having a hangar full of vintage aircraft is finding qualified mechanics to perform the required maintenance on these rare birds. ” READ MORE: These Airlines Are Hiring Aircraft Mechanics in 2025 The training is done at Hangar at 743, the Warbird Factory located at Albany International Airport (KALB) in New York.

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British Airways acquires Boeing maintenance hangar at London-Gatwick Airport   

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British Airways has announced it is to acquire the Boeing hangar facility and MRO (maintenance, repair, and overhaul) business located at London-Gatwick Airport operated by the US planemaker since 2019. According to the carrier, the move will secure jobs at the site and expand BAs presence at this key airport.

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How Turkish Technic plans to double MRO capacity to meet strong MRO demand

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The countrys airlines have seen record growth across the board, with market leader and flag carrier Turkish Airlines consolidating its position as the worlds top global airline, flying to more international destinations than any other carrier. The Turkish commercial aviation industry is living through a booming era.

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