Aviation aftermarket inventory provider AvAir announced the opening of a 45,000-square-foot warehouse facility in Grapevine, Texas, on June 8, 2026. The new location, situated adjacent to Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), is designed to accelerate nationwide parts delivery and mitigate costly aircraft-on-ground (AOG) situations for operators.

In a press release issued by the company, AvAir stated the central United States location will serve as a strategic hub for its global operations. The expansion supports a growing client base of 3,100 customers who rely on the company’s inventory of 26 million aircraft parts.

Strategic expansion in North Texas

The Grapevine facility joins AvAir’s existing operational centers in Chandler, Arizona, and Dublin, Ireland. By establishing a footprint in the Dallas-Fort Worth logistics corridor, the company aims to streamline distribution networks.

Chief Operating Officer Tyler Botthof stated the new Dallas location complements the existing facilities to create a strategically located hub that enhances inventory availability and streamlines distribution to customers worldwide.

Leadership appointments

Coinciding with the facility opening, AvAir highlighted key leadership roles supporting the expansion. Brian Longmeyer, who brings 30 years of industry experience and joined the company in 2021, serves as Vice President of Sales for Powerplants and General Manager of the Dallas location. Kevin Lenz, an AvAir executive since 2010, continues his role as Executive Vice President of Powerplants.

AirPro News analysis

The selection of the Dallas-Fort Worth area aligns with broader aerospace aftermarket trends favoring central logistics hubs to minimize shipping times for critical components. DFW’s extensive cargo network provides immediate routing options for urgent AOG requirements. We note that the official press release distributed by AvAir contained an apparent editorial error, attributing a quote to Chief Executive Officer Mike Bianco regarding a “gold standard award.” This quote is identical to a statement Bianco made in a January 2026 release celebrating the company’s “Parts Supplier of the Year” recognition and does not appear relevant to the Dallas facility announcement.

Sources: AvAir

Air India (AI) has selected Lufthansa Technik for the exclusive maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) of the auxiliary power units (APUs) on its new fleet of Airbus A350 aircraft. The multi-year agreement, announced on June 9, 2026, covers 40 Honeywell HGT1700 APUs and deepens an existing technical partnership between the two companies.

The contract secures dedicated engineering support for the Indian flag carrier as it expands its long-haul operations. According to a press release issued by Lufthansa Technik, all maintenance services will be performed at the company’s specialized APU workshops located in Hamburg, Germany.

Expanding the technical partnership

Air India is the first operator of the Airbus A350 in India. The airline is utilizing the widebody aircraft to support a broader fleet transformation and international route expansion. The Honeywell HGT1700 APU is designed exclusively for the Airbus A350, and Lufthansa Technik serves as an official authorized warranty and maintenance provider for this specific model.

The new APU contract builds upon an established relationship between the operator and the maintenance provider. Lufthansa Technik currently operates an ongoing component support program for Air India’s Boeing 777 fleet.

“As India’s first Airbus A350 operator, we require a maintenance partner with extensive technical expertise and a strong track record in supporting next-generation aircraft systems,” said Jeremy Yew Jin Kit, Senior Vice President of Engineering and Maintenance at Air India. “Lufthansa Technik’s capabilities in maintaining HGT1700 APUs provide us with the confidence and reliability needed to support our expanding A350 operations.”

Authorized maintenance capabilities

Under the terms of the agreement, Lufthansa Technik will provide spare APU support and engineering services alongside the core MRO work. The Hamburg facility is equipped to handle the specific technical requirements of the HGT1700 system, ensuring the airline has access to certified repairs and replacement parts.

“Having delivered exceptional component support on Air India’s Boeing 777 fleet, we are delighted to further expand our collaboration to include the Airbus A350 fleet,” said Johanna Koch, Vice President Corporate Sales Asia Pacific at Lufthansa Technik. “As Air India continues its transformation journey, we are proud to be a trusted partner at their side.”

AirPro News analysis

Securing reliable MRO support for the Airbus A350 is a critical step for Air India as it scales its widebody operations. By consolidating its APU maintenance with an authorized Honeywell service provider, the airline mitigates supply chain risks and ensures operational reliability for its flagship aircraft. We view this contract as a logical extension of Air India’s strategy to partner with established global tier-one suppliers during its rapid fleet modernization phase, rather than attempting to build specialized in-house capabilities for new systems immediately.

Sources: Lufthansa Technik

Bombardier will nearly double its maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) footprint in the Asia-Pacific region by adding a 250,000-square-foot facility at Singapore’s Seletar Aerospace Park. The expansion aims to support a growing regional fleet and a record corporate order backlog.

In a press release issued on June 9, 2026, the Canadian aircraft manufacturer detailed plans for the new site. The project is supported by a $100 million SGD (approximately $78 million USD) investment from a local developer. The expansion is expected to create 200 highly skilled aerospace jobs and enhance the company’s regional capabilities in aircraft recompletion, component repair, and round-the-clock support.

Expanding Asia-Pacific maintenance capabilities

Construction on the new facility is scheduled to begin in the second half of 2026. Operations are anticipated to commence in the second half of 2028.

The current Singapore Service Centre opened in 2014. It employs 300 local staff, including approximately 250 licensed engineers and technicians. This existing workforce supports roughly 2,000 aircraft annually.

Paul Sislian, Bombardier Executive Vice President of Aircraft Sales and Aftermarket Services, noted the facility’s role in the region.

“Our Singapore Service Centre has long been a cornerstone of service and support excellence in Asia-Pacific, supporting approximately 2,000 aircraft annually as regional demand continues to grow,” Sislian stated.

Strategic partnerships and digitalization

The expansion involves collaboration with several Singaporean entities, including JTC and the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB).

Cindy Koh, Executive Vice President of the EDB, indicated that the investment will add new MRO and recompletion capabilities for next-generation business aircraft while entrenching Singapore’s status as a premier aerospace hub.

Christine Wong, Assistant CEO of JTC, added that the development reinforces the position of Seletar Aerospace Park as a leading business aviation center.

Bombardier also announced it has joined the A*STAR Advanced Remanufacturing and Technology Centre (A*STAR ARTC) industry consortium as an Anchor Member. This partnership is designed to accelerate the integration of artificial intelligence, automation, and digitalization into the manufacturer’s MRO operations.

Market drivers and fleet growth

The infrastructure investment aligns with broader market growth for the manufacturer. According to reporting by The Edge Singapore, Bombardier reported a record order backlog exceeding $20 billion USD in April 2026.

The publication noted that up to 10 percent of this order book originates from the Asia-Pacific region. This backlog is driven by demand from high-net-worth individuals and shared-ownership operators.

The introduction of the flagship Bombardier Global 8000 has also prompted the company to strengthen its global support network.

Addressing the expansion, Sislian told The Edge Singapore that the company sees continued growth and that the facility increase was the right solution to handle rising aircraft utilization.

AirPro News analysis

We view Bombardier’s decision to double its Singapore footprint as a necessary step to capture high-margin aftermarket revenue in a region where business aviation utilization is climbing. By anchoring its Asia-Pacific MRO operations in Seletar Aerospace Park, the manufacturer leverages Singapore’s established supply chain and skilled labor pool. The integration with A*STAR ARTC also suggests a strategic pivot toward predictive maintenance and automated component repair, which will be critical for servicing the ultra-long-range Global 8000 fleet efficiently.

Sources: Bombardier