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Students will gain hands-on experience with AI-powered digital maintenance workflows used across today’s aviation industry

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (May 27, 2026) — Veryon, a leading provider of aviation software and information services, announced that they are partnering with Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University to further the university’s best-in-class Aviation Maintenance Science program by incorporating Veryon Maintenance Tracking into the curriculum for Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) students seeking leadership and management roles. Through this partnership, Embry-Riddle students will have hands-on experience with the digital maintenance management software used by aviation operators to manage aircraft records, maintenance events, and compliance.

By working directly within the platform, students will gain practical exposure to the workflows and recordkeeping processes maintenance teams rely on to keep aircraft safe and operational.

Through guided coursework, students will use the system to simulate real-world maintenance management scenarios and build skills in:

• Managing aircraft maintenance records and documentation
• Tracking scheduled and unscheduled maintenance events
• Understanding regulatory compliance workflows
• Using digital tools to support operational readiness and safety

Students will work in a controlled training environment designed specifically for higher education, where they can explore maintenance-tracking workflows and data-management processes safely.

Faculty will have full access to Veryon’s support resources to help integrate the platform into classroom instruction, while students will engage with the system through instructor-led exercises and coursework.

Students who complete coursework using the platform may receive certificates recognizing their experience with modern aviation maintenance management software, providing them with an additional credential as they enter the aviation workforce.

“As aviation maintenance operations become increasingly digital, it’s critical that students graduate with hands-on experience using the same technologies they’ll encounter in the workforce,” said Mitch Geraci, Associate Professor in the Aviation Maintenance Science Department at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. “Integrating Veryon Maintenance Tracking into our Aviation Maintenance Science curriculum helps bridge classroom learning with real-world operational practices.”

The partnership reflects the industry’s growing focus on preparing the next generation of maintenance professionals for increasingly connected aviation environments.

“Today’s aviation maintenance professionals need familiarity with the systems and workflows shaping modern aircraft operations,” said Bethany Little, Chief Executive Officer of Veryon. “By bringing Veryon Maintenance Tracking into the classroom, we’re helping students build practical experience before they enter the workforce.”

This collaboration supports Embry-Riddle’s mission to prepare Aviation Maintenance Science students for long-term careers in an evolving aviation industry.

About Veryon

Veryon is the leading provider of aviation software and information services, trusted by over 5,500 customers, 75,000 maintenance professionals, and more than 100 OEMs in nearly 150 countries. Powered by the world’s largest de-identified aviation maintenance dataset, which contains over 100 million events, the all-in-one Veryon suite combines OEM-authorized publications, intuitive cloud-based maintenance workflows, and AI-driven insights to help operators, MROs, and OEMs maximize flying time without compromising safety or compliance. Drawing on Veryon’s 50+ years of experience and support from experts who understand aviation, Veryon customers have achieved up to a 75 percent reduction in troubleshooting time for new technicians and up to a 23 percent reduction in downtime costs. Learn more at veryon.com.

Texel Air has joined the EXSYN community through an enterprise-wide agreement to onboard its entire fleet of aircraft onto EXSYN’s suite of modular aviation data apps. With operations based in Bahrain and Australasia, the partnership enables Texel Air to harmonize aircraft data and engineering processes across both AOCs on a unified digital foundation.

Modular Apps Built for Aviation

Through EXSYN’s platform, Texel Air gains access to a wide range of aviation-native apps designed to support day-to-day reliability, engineering, and airworthiness operations, including:

• Reliability Analytics & Reporting
• Aircraft Data Health Checks
• AD/SB Automation
• AOG Risk Monitoring
• Logistics and Supply chain Analytics

Together, these modular apps empower Texel Air to modernize its technical operations, reducing manual workloads, improving data confidence, and enabling faster, smarter maintenance decisions.

Unlocking Value Across Texel Air’s Operational Ecosystem

By connecting data from FLYHT (FTG), Conduce (eTL), Veryon and LEON, EXSYN enables Texel Air to build a live, connected view of fleet health, maintenance execution, and operational risk.

This integrated approach delivers:

• Predictive reliability insights that enable proactive maintenance scheduling and reduce unplanned events
• Real-time visibility into aircraft condition and maintenance status to support on-the-spot decision-making
• Data-driven engineering efficiency, accelerating troubleshooting and minimizing downtime
• Collaborative maintenance planning, built on unified, trustworthy data across engineering, operations, and planning teams

Together, these capabilities lay the groundwork for a true aviation data continuity layer, one where aircraft data flows seamlessly across teams, tools, and time to drive operational performance and compliance.

“Adopting EXSYN’s full platform allows us to streamline technical operations across our AOCs while strengthening the connection between data and engineering decisions,” said Andres Kjerulf, Director of Airworthiness at Texel Air. “With more connected insights from FLYHT (FTG), Conduce (eTL), Veryon and LEON,  we’re building a stronger, more predictive approach to reliability and maintenance.”

“Texel Air exemplifies the kind of operator that pushes digital transformation forward, not by adding tools, but by connecting data,” said Sander de Bree, CEO at EXSYN. “We’re proud to provide the platform that helps make their data continuous, accessible, and operationally meaningful.”

About EXSYN Aviation Solutions

EXSYNhelps airlines, operators, and MROs keep aircraft data clean, connected, and predictive. Its modular, aviation-native apps support every stage of the aircraft data lifecycle, from compliance and reliability to logistics and long-term forecasting.

With over a decade of experience in aviation data management, EXSYN has supported aircraft operators worldwide through fleet migrations, system transitions, and daily operational challenges. This deep operational background ensures that EXSYN’s solutions align with real-world maintenance and airworthiness workflows.

EXSYN’s modular approach allows organisations to start with specific use cases and expand at their own pace. Each app integrates seamlessly with existing M&E and MRO systems, delivering immediate value without disrupting safety-critical processes. Together, the apps form an aviation data continuity layer that keeps aircraft data consistent and trusted across systems, enabling maintenance organisations worldwide to make confident, data-driven decisions.

About Texel Air

Texel Air is a Bahrain-based specialized cargo airline and Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) provider established in 2013 by Chisholm Enterprises. Operating a versatile fleet of Boeing 737-800BCF freighters – including the innovative B737-700 FlexCombi, capable of seven rapid-change configurations-the airline delivers flexible ACMI, charter, and logistics solutions across the Middle East, Africa, Asia, and Europe. With its own EASA and Bahrain CAA approved 6.400sqm hangar at Bahrain International Airport, Texel Air provides 24/7 line and base maintenance to both its fleet and external operators, supporting mission from humanitarian relief to express cargo operations.

Building on this foundation, Texel Air expanded its regional presence with the launch of Texel Air Australasia Ltd in 2023, headquartered at Auckland Airport, NZ. The New Zealand based sister airline also operates Boeing 737-800BCF freighters tailored for express, postal and general freight services throughout the New Zealand and Australia. Servicing major logistics customers such as Paceline Express and NZ Post, Texel Air Australasia delivers high reliability ADMI and charter operations and is rapidly scaling its capacity to meet growing demand in the Australasian air cargo market

At a glance

• SUM Air chooses AMOS as its digital maintenance and engineering platform.
• Fourth South Korean airline to implement AMOS.
• SUM Air also selects AMOSmobile/EXEC, and AMOSmobile/STORES to further enhance operational efficiency.
• Successfully went live with AMOS in April 2026.

SUM Air, a start-up airline based in South Korea, has gone live with AMOS, the leading maintenance and engineering solution from Swiss AviationSoftware (Swiss-AS), to support its first aircraft delivery and establish a scalable digital foundation for future growth from day one. With this implementation, SUM Air joins three other South Korean airlines in adopting AMOS to streamline maintenance operations, enhance efficiency, and enable sustainable expansion. This implementation highlights how start-up and growing airlines can rapidly deploy a proven digital platform to enable scalable operations from the outset.

By using AMOS, SUM Air can manage its maintenance and engineering processes through a fully integrated digital platform, giving full control over maintenance planning, real-time execution tracking, and compliance. These are critical capabilities for scaling operations without increasing complexity.

With the addition of AMOSmobile/EXEC, mechanics can access AMOS data on mobile devices, record maintenance tasks, view 3D graphics and videos, and e-sign reports, creating a fully digital, paperless workflow. AMOSmobile/STORES makes it easy for store personnel to manage inventory and daily operations from mobile devices without using desktop systems or paper forms. Together, these mobile tools eliminate paperwork, reduce turnaround times, and enable faster, data-driven decisions, helping SUM Air scale efficiently without adding operational overhead.

SUM Air currently operates one ATR 72 aircraft on domestic routes and is expected to continue expanding to international routes. AMOS provides the digital backbone to support this growth, enabling the airline to scale its fleet and operations in a controlled, efficient, and compliant manner.

For start-up airlines like SUM Air, the ability to quickly implement a fully integrated digital solution is essential. AMOS provides the flexibility, reliability and efficiency needed to support rapid growth while maintaining the highest standards of safety and operational readiness.

“We selected AMOS as the most powerful Maintenance Information System, with integrated modules and robust, reliable data tracking across routine and non-routine maintenance. Combined with AMOSmobile/EXEC and AMOSmobile/STORES, it enables a paperless environment, effective maintenance records, and greater flexibility for our teams.

As SUM Air grows its fleet in the coming years, AMOS provides the scalable, reliable system and operational stability needed to support our expansion, along with valuable guidance from the Swiss-AS specialists through implementation and daily operations.”

Kim KyongMog, Engineering Team Leader, SUM Air

About SUM Air

SUM Air is a start-up airline based in South Korea, providing commercial air transport services with a focus on efficient, modern operations.

• Serving markets and airports that existing full-service and low-cost carriers in Korea cannot access.
• Starting domestic flights based in Gimpo and connecting regional cities with limited public transportation options, while expanding to exclusive airports using turboprop aircraft.
• Taking over existing domestic routes currently operated at minimum capacity due to cost constraints faced by existing airline operators.

The airline manages its maintenance and engineering processes in compliance with industry standards and is committed to leveraging digital tools to support operational growth and fleet expansion. This includes engineering, procurement, storage management, asset management, and all maintenance activities, combined with AMOSmobile flexibility. SUM Air is also targeting paperless processes, robust maintenance records, data reliability, and environmentally friendly solutions in line with its operational policy.

About Swiss AviationSoftware and AMOS

Swiss-AS, part of the Lufthansa Technik Digital Tech Ops Ecosystem, is a leading provider of aviation maintenance management software, which offers an end-to-end integrated, highly intelligent software suite designed to manage the entire spectrum of maintenance activities. 

AMOS, in combination with its mobile package, empowers its large and loyal aviation customer base – ranging from pure operators of all sizes, major low-cost, regional and flag carriers, to large airline groups to MRO providers – to digitalize and automate their maintenance processes. 

For more information, please contact us via sales@swiss-as.com.

Recognition highlights cross-functional innovation, customer partnership, and measurable impact on operational efficiency

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (May 7, 2026) — Veryon, a leading provider of aviation software and information services, announced that its ground support equipment solution, Veryon GSE (formerly EBIS GSE), has been awarded the Best All-Around Vendor honor at the Alaska Air Group GSE Summit 2026.

The award recognizes partners who go beyond traditional vendor relationships to deliver measurable operational impact and long-term strategic value.

“The Best All-Around Vendor is more than a supplier. They are a true strategic partner who listens, adapts quickly, and delivers solutions that make our operation safer and more efficient,” said Mehdi Jnah, Director of GSE, Alaska Airlines. “From simplifying service requests for our ramp teams to improving how we track and respond to equipment issues, Veryon GSE has helped us move toward a more proactive, data-driven maintenance strategy.”

What began as a need to simplify service requests and improve visibility into equipment issues evolved into a set of scalable capabilities, including QR code-enabled access for ramp teams, enhanced tracking of red-tagged equipment, and stronger feedback loops between operations and maintenance. These improvements have helped Alaska Air Group capture more consistent data and respond to issues more effectively in real time.

Veryon GSE has also strengthened fleet visibility through automatic in-service reporting, giving teams the insights needed to move from reactive maintenance to a more proactive approach. With better access to equipment data, Alaska Air Group has been able to identify trends earlier, improve decision-making, and maintain tighter control over fleet performance.

“This award reflects what’s possible when product innovation is guided by real operational needs,” said Santosh Nachu, Vice President of Growth and Integration at Veryon. “Our teams partnered closely with Alaska Air Group to deliver solutions that not only address immediate challenges but also support long-term performance and reliability.”

Veryon’s support was especially critical during the integration of Hawaiian Airlines and Alaska Airlines. Through system upgrades, targeted enhancements, training, and hands-on collaboration, Veryon helped maintain operational continuity while enabling both organizations to continue moving forward.

The recognition highlights a broader shift across aviation, where operators are prioritizing partners who bring flexibility, responsiveness, and a willingness to co-develop solutions. Veryon’s approach reflects that model, combining technology innovation with deep customer collaboration to drive measurable results.

About Veryon

Veryon is the leading provider of aviation software and information services, trusted by over 5,500 customers, 75,000 maintenance professionals, and more than 100 OEMs in nearly 150 countries. Powered by the world’s largest de-identified aviation maintenance dataset, which contains over 100 million events, the all-in-one Veryon suite combines OEM-authorized publications, intuitive cloud-based maintenance workflows, and AI-driven insights to help operators, MROs, and OEMs maximize flying time without compromising safety or compliance. Drawing on Veryon’s 50+ years of experience and support from experts who understand aviation, Veryon customers have achieved up to a 75 percent reduction in troubleshooting time for new technicians and up to a 23 percent reduction in downtime costs. Learn more at veryon.com.

• Rionegro MRO becomes the first pure MRO customer in Americas to go live with AMOS.
• They provide maintenance support to major airline airline operators.

Rionegro MRO, located in Rionegro Colombia, has successfully gone live with AMOS, becoming the first pure MRO operator in the Americas to do so.

With AMOS, Rionegro MRO now benefits from a fully integrated platform that streamlines every aspect of maintenance operations, including planning and execution, to documentation and reporting. The system enables Rionegro MRO to work more efficiently, deliver higher-quality service, and stay closely coordinated with airline customers.

The implementation includes multiple AMOS modules, such as Production, Staff, Shops, Procurement, and Stores. A key feature is the Workpackage Cycle, which enables smooth information exchange between Rionegro MRO and customer’s systems, ensuring maintenance tasks are accurately tracked and executed.

Reflecting on the implementation, Giovanny Velez, Maintenance Coordinator at Rionegro MRO, highlighted both the technical and human aspects of the project:

“The strong communication and synergy between the teams were key to successfully integrating the adopted solutions. I’m proud to have been part of a project that stands out not only for its technical success, but also for its strong human values and professional excellence. ”

Giovanny Velez, Maintenance Coordinator at Rionegro MRO

From a planning perspective, Madeleine Amaya, Maintenance Planner at Rionegro MRO, emphasized the learning experience and hands-on support throughout the process:

“The support from the implementation team made a real difference—they were always available and explained the system clearly. It helped me understand how processes connect and adapt to a new way of working.”

Madeleine Amaya, Maintenance Planner at Rionegro MRO

During go-live, all ongoing work packages were successfully transferred, ensuring continuity for active maintenance tasks delivering the first aircraft in their first day of operation. Since then, Rionegro MRO has already created 100% of their work packages successfully, from which many of them have been completed and closed in the system, some containing over 1,000 individual customer requests.

At a strategic level, Elisa de Saravia, CIO of MRO Holdings, underlined the importance of partnership: 

“This project shows what’s possible when a partner truly aligns with its customer. Commitment, collaboration, and understanding of our needs made the difference. Thank you to Swiss-AS for a great start to a relationship that will undoubtedly continue to grow.”

Elisa de Saravia, CIO of MRO Holdings

Leading the initiative, Project Manager of MRO Holdings, Nohemy Castaneda, described the implementation as a defining milestone: 

 “This has been one of the most rewarding challenges of my career. This achievement would not have been possible without the outstanding support from the Swiss-AS team and the strong commitment of our implementation team. The professionalism and proactive mindset from both teams made this achievement possible, and I’m proud to have worked alongside such a world-class group of professionals.”

Nohemy Castaneda, Project Manager of MRO Holdings

This on-time implementation gives Rionegro MRO a scalable, future-ready platform that can grow with the business, helping the team developing the ability to serve multiple airlines efficiently and laying the foundation for potential future AMOS deployments.

About Rionegro MRO

Rionegro MRO, based in Rionegro Colombia, is a full-service aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) provider serving major airlines in the Americas.

It is part of the MROH Group, a leading global provider of aircraft maintenance and modification, leverages over four decades of aviation expertise. With a team of over 10,000 talented professionals the group delivers reliable and uncompromisingly safe solutions across a comprehensive network of MRO facilities, including Aeroman (El Salvador), Flightstar (Jacksonville, FL), TechOpsMX (Mexico), North State (North Carolina), and Rionegro MRO (Colombia). MROH Group builds trusted, long-term partnerships with premier airlines, driven by their commitment to excellence and a shared vision of propelling the aviation industry forward. They believe in: “Together, we fly further”.

About Swiss AviationSoftware and AMOS

Swiss-AS, part of the Lufthansa Technik Digital Tech Ops Ecosystem, is a leading provider of aviation maintenance management software, which offers an end-to-end integrated, highly intelligent software suite designed to manage the entire spectrum of maintenance activities. 

AMOS, in combination with its mobile package, empowers its large and loyal aviation customer base – ranging from pure operators of all sizes, major low-cost, regional and flag carriers, to large airline groups to MRO providers – to digitalize and automate their maintenance processes. 

For more information, please contact us via marketing@swiss-as.com

AI-powered ecosystem connects maintenance workflows, helping operators reduce downtime and act on insight in real time.

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (April 28, 2026) — Veryon, a leading provider of aviation software and information services, today announced it will highlight its unified aviation maintenance suite at the NBAA Maintenance Conference, taking place May 5-7, 2026, in New Orleans, LA.

Business aviation operators are under growing pressure from rising costs, aging fleets, labor constraints, and increasing operational complexity. Yet, many still work across disconnected systems for maintenance tracking, technical content, troubleshooting, and execution. The result is slower decisions, inconsistent execution, compliance exposure, and unnecessary downtime.

Veryon’s unified aviation maintenance suite addresses that challenge by bringing maintenance data, technical content, troubleshooting, reliability insights, and MRO execution into one connected platform. Spanning fleet maintenance and operations, fleet performance and reliability, guided troubleshooting, technical publications and compliance, and MRO management, the suite gives operators, MROs, and maintenance teams a clearer view of aircraft, tasks, defects, documentation, parts, approvals, and required actions. With shared data and workflows across the maintenance lifecycle, Veryon helps reduce manual reconciliation, eliminate unnecessary system switching, improve operational control, and enable better, faster decisions.

At the core of the suite is Veryon AIRE, the AI-driven data intelligence engine built on more than 100 million real-world maintenance events. By applying advanced analytics and machine learning, Veryon AIRE helps teams identify recurring issues earlier, surface the most likely fixes, and act faster, often before problems escalate into costly disruptions.

“Maintenance teams don’t struggle with a lack of data. They struggle with turning that data into timely, actionable insight,” said Bethany Little, Chief Executive Officer at Veryon. “Our unified aviation maintenance suite connects the maintenance lifecycle, and Veryon AIRE helps teams turn that connectivity into faster decisions, earlier issue detection, and more confident action.”

Veryon’s unified approach is designed to support the full maintenance lifecycle, from the moment work is identified to the moment it is completed and documented. Instead of relying on fragmented systems, duplicate data entry, manual handoffs, or institutional knowledge alone, teams can operate from a shared source of truth that supports faster troubleshooting, stronger compliance confidence, and more consistent maintenance execution.

See It Live  
Attendees can experience the suite firsthand at the NBAA Maintenance Conference during Veryon’s exhibitor product demonstration, “Inside the Unified Suite Powering Smarter Aviation Maintenance,” presented by Chris Heine, Veryon Senior Product Manager, on May 5 at 2:45 p.m. CST in Exhibit Hall E. Participants can also visit Veryon at booth #518 for a live walkthrough of the latest enhancements of the data-driven platform.

About Veryon

Veryon is the leading provider of aviation software and information services, trusted by over 5,500 customers, 75,000 maintenance professionals, and more than 100 OEMs in nearly 150 countries. Powered by the world’s largest de-identified aviation maintenance dataset, which contains over 100 million events, the all-in-one Veryon suite combines OEM-authorized publications, intuitive cloud-based maintenance workflows, and AI-driven insights to help operators, MROs, and OEMs maximize flying time without compromising safety or compliance. Drawing on Veryon’s 50+ years of experience and support from experts who understand aviation, Veryon customers have achieved up to a 75 percent reduction in troubleshooting time for new technicians and up to a 23 percent reduction in downtime costs. Learn more at veryon.com.

Not long ago, GE Aerospace brought revolutionary technology to some of the most crucial yet laborious work in aviation: inspecting every nook and cranny of a high-pressure turbine (HPT), including one particular part that spins at tremendous speeds inside the very core of a jet engine. These exquisitely machined, nickel-based disks bear the blades of the HPT and their maintenance requires painstaking scrutiny. Even the most minor anomaly — a scratch or a minuscule smudge of corrosion — requires professional judgment on which engineering disposition applies: whether the part should be accepted, repaired, or rejected.

Such meticulous examination takes time, so engineers at GE Aerospace Research in Niskayuna, New York, and GE Aerospace’s Global Automation and Robotics Center in Bromont, Quebec, spent five years developing robotic inspectors to assist this arduous process — part of GE Aerospace’s broader, decade-plus-long AI development effort. The first AI-guided “white light robot” inspectors were deployed in the maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) shop at the Services Technology Acceleration Center (STAC) in the fall of 2024. 

Here’s a closer look at the white light robots in action.

Every two years, global aerospace and government leaders transform Singapore’s Changi Airport into the center of the aviation universe: the biennial Singapore Airshow. The show has become a premier event — not just for the aerospace industry in the Asia-Pacific region but also as a global showcase of the technology that could define the industry’s future. 

Between the strategic partnerships and deals forged in the exhibition center and the latest technological exhibits on the tarmac (or flying over it), this year’s show featured a number of important announcements from GE Aerospace and its partners in Singapore and the greater Asia-Pacific region. Among them are innovative partnerships with Singaporean governmental entities to advance aerospace technology research and development, new investments to support both commercial and military customers’ maintenance needs in the region, and a new collaboration to study airport operations of Open Fan engine technology in development with CFM International’s RISE program. 

Hot off the press from Changi Airport in Singapore, here are four new announcements from the show.

1. Laying the Groundwork for the RISE Program

In a world-first airport partnership, CFM International, a 50-50 joint company between GE Aerospace and Safran Aircraft Engines, is teaming up with Airbus and the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) to study the impact of Open Fan and other RISE program* technologies on overall airport infrastructure. This encompasses ground handling, maintenance, and more. The RISE program is a suite of demonstrator technologies aimed at producing at least a 20% improvement in fuel efficiency compared with today’s commercial engines. It includes the Open Fan engine design, which sheds the traditional ducts encasing the engine for improved efficiency with less drag. The study aims to develop a comprehensive readiness framework that could serve as the global blueprint for airframers, airports, and airlines worldwide.     

“This first-of-its-kind agreement is a huge boon for the CFM RISE development program. These technologies are designed to deliver unprecedented improvements in fuel efficiency and emissions in a highly robust future product that can support demanding operations,” says Gaël Méheust, president and CEO of CFM International. “Now, having the ability to perform a real-world demonstration — from ground handling to maintenance actions to airport operations — will give airlines and, hopefully, the flying public confidence in the safety, durability, and efficiency of Open Fan technology.” 

2. A $300 Million Investment in Singapore

GE Aerospace announced a $300 million multi-year investment plan to bolster engine component repair capabilities in Singapore through 2029 — a continuation of the company’s commitment to growing its presence in the Asia-Pacific region. Supported by the Singapore Economic Development Board, the investment will transform engine repair operations, enabling faster turnaround times, improved connectivity, and a more seamless service experience for customers. GE Aerospace plans to establish an AI Center of Excellence to develop AI-enhanced and automated digital inspection solutions, as well as a new facility for REACH (Registration, Evaluation, and Authorization of Chemicals)–compliant coatings and the industrialization of such coatings, and a regional center for critical shaft repairs.

The company’s multi-year investment plan is already taking shape with the opening of a new module repair facility at Seletar Aerospace Park. The facility is dedicated to supporting the growth of CFM LEAP-1A and LEAP-1B high-pressure turbine (HPT) module operations. The investment is important to the global engine fleet in that it allows the company to execute work closer to operators in the Asia-Pacific and Middle East. In addition, by expanding HPT module repair for LEAP engines locally, the company expects to reduce turnaround times and improve engine flow across its global maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) network.

“With the addition of Building 8 to our Seletar campus, we are not only expanding our physical footprint but also expanding our capabilities from engine component–level repairs to engine module–level work on the LEAP-1A/1B high-pressure turbine modules,” says Iain Rodger, managing director of GE Aerospace Component Repair in Singapore. “As the first of our focused module repair shops, this provides better connectivity within our engine overhaul supply chains, initially for Asia and Middle East MRO activity. Many of the components currently repaired in Singapore will be used within these modules, and the announced shaft repair capability will also feed into these modules, significantly reducing turnaround times for our customers.”

3. SPAARC: The New Hub for Aviation Brainpower

Ahead of the airshow, GE Aerospace teamed with the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore, the Singapore Economic Development Board, and the International Centre for Aviation Innovation to officially launch the Singapore Partnership for Aviation Research and Capability (SPAARC), with the aim of accelerating next-gen aerospace research and development. The collaboration will pursue a wide variety of initiatives, including developing AI-powered decision-support tools for air traffic controllers and pilots to improve real-time decision-making. SPAARC will also focus on designing advanced analytical systems to plan flight routes better, optimizing airspace flow, capacity, and communication between airports, airlines, and flight crews; and explore novel engine designs to ensure that future propulsion systems integrate seamlessly with existing aircraft and airport infrastructure. 

4. Strengthening Defense Ties with Thailand

On the defense side, GE Aerospace signed a memorandum of understanding with Thai Aviation Industries Co. (TAI) to explore military engine MRO support, including the possibility of TAI opening a dedicated MRO shop in Thailand to support the Royal Thai Armed Forces. The initial focus of the MOU will be on the T700/CT7, F404, and LM2500 engine fleets. The goal is to provide innovative in-country services that significantly enhance the availability of military fleets in a region where fleet modernization and optimization are a top priority.

CINCINNATI – March 9, 2026 – GE Aerospace plans to invest another $1 billion in its U.S. manufacturing sites and supplier base during 2026 to help accelerate engine deliveries, ramp production of parts that safely extend time between maintenance shop visits, and strengthen defense production to keep pace with military demand.

The 2026 investment—the company’s second consecutive $1 billion U.S. investment—will benefit sites across more than 30 communities in 17 states. GE Aerospace also plans to hire 5,000 U.S. workers, including both manufacturing and engineering roles, in addition to the 5,000 people it hired last year. View an interactive map of planned investments: https://www.geaerospace.com/manufacturing

“Maintaining U.S. aerospace leadership requires sustained investment in our people, our facilities, and the technologies that will define the future of flight,” said H. Lawrence Culp, Jr., Chairman and CEO of GE Aerospace. “This investment is for our customers, our communities, and our country.”

Since 2024, GE Aerospace has announced plans to invest more than $2.5 billion across its U.S. manufacturing sites and supplier base, including approximately $600 million in sites producing defense engines during the last three years. This manufacturing investment is in addition to the nearly $3 billion GE Aerospace invests annually in research and development.

Accelerating Deliveries
The investment expands capacity at sites producing and assembling commercial and defense engines. This includes $115M in Cincinnati, Ohio—home to GE Aerospace’s headquarters— to modernize infrastructure, increase test cell capacity, and expand advanced 3D metal printing capabilities.  

Defense 
More than $275 million of the $1 billion is planned to upgrade sites producing defense engines and components, helping to strengthen the U.S. defense industrial base to deliver at pace for the warfighter’s evolving needs. Highlights include:
•    $40+ million for Lynn, Mass., to refresh machinery, expand test cell capacity and flexibility to meet delivery pace, and make building upgrades.
•    $10 million for Madisonville, Ky., to invest in new machines increasing part production, inspection equipment, tooling, and facility upgrades.

Commercial 
The company is expanding commercial engine production capacity, particularly the CFM LEAP engine that powers the Boeing 737MAX and Airbus A320 aircraft families. These investments will increase part production for maintenance sites, helping reduce turnaround times. Highlights include:
•    $200 million to expand manufacturing capacity for LEAP high-pressure turbine durability kits that will improve time-on-wing for customers by more than two times in hot and harsh conditions. The investment also supports production of the reverse bleed system, which reduces the need for on-wing maintenance.
•    $20 million for Durham, N.C., for specialized tooling, engine line assembly systems, and building upgrades to support the increased assembly of narrowbody and widebody engines. 
•    $7 million for Lafayette, Ind., in new tools, equipment, and facility upgrades that support engine assembly and increase capacity to meet 2026 narrowbody engine deliveries.

Investing in Supply Chain 
GE Aerospace is investing more than $100 million, as part of the $1 billion, in its external supplier base. These funds will provide tooling and equipment to help stabilize production schedules—critical to meeting delivery commitments. Deploying these investments alongside FLIGHT DECK, the company’s proprietary lean operating model, already have helped improve material input last year by more than 40 percent from priority suppliers compared to the previous year. This, in turn, drove commercial engine deliveries up 25 percent and defense engine deliveries up 30 percent in 2025 compared to the previous year.

Investing in U.S. Workforce 
Today’s hiring news builds on GE Aerospace’s announcement last fall of a new, $30-million GE Aerospace Foundation program to train 10,000 workers by 2030 with the manufacturing skills to support the entire industry.
*CFM LEAP engines are made by CFM International, a 50-50 joint company between GE Aerospace and Safran Aircraft Engines.

About GE Aerospace 
GE Aerospace is a global aerospace propulsion, services, and systems leader with an installed base of approximately 50,000 commercial and 30,000 military aircraft engines. With a global team of approximately 57,000 employees building on more than a century of innovation and learning, GE Aerospace is committed to inventing the future of flight, lifting people up, and bringing them home safely. Learn more about how GE Aerospace and its partners are defining flight for today, tomorrow, and the future at www.geaerospace.com. 

Former GAMA President and CEO brings decades of aviation industry and market expertise to support Veryon’s next phase of growth

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (April 21, 2026) — Veryon, a leading provider of aviation software and information services, today announced Peter “Pete” Bunce has joined Veryon as a Board Advisor. Bunce brings deep, highly relevant aviation market expertise, further strengthening the mix of perspectives within Veryon’s board and management operating team at a pivotal moment for the business.

“Veryon is uniquely positioned at the intersection of data, technology, and aviation operations,” said Pete Bunce. “As the industry faces increasing complexity, across aging fleets and rising cost pressures, the need for intelligent, data-driven maintenance solutions has never been greater. I’m excited to support the Veryon team as they deliver meaningful innovation that helps OEMs and operators improve safety, efficiency, and readiness.”

Bunce most recently served as President and CEO of the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) for nearly 20 years, where he worked at the center of the global aviation ecosystem with manufacturers, operators, regulators, and policymakers. During his tenure, he significantly expanded GAMA’s membership, championed critical legislative initiatives, and helped shape the future of general aviation, including emerging sectors such as advanced air mobility.

Prior to GAMA, Bunce completed a 26-year career in the United States Air Force, flying F-15 and A-10 aircraft, commanding large operational fighter units, and serving as Director of the Air Force Congressional Budget and Appropriations Liaison.

“Pete’s perspective is unmatched. He has operated at every level of this industry, from the cockpit to Capitol Hill,” said Bethany Little, Chief Executive Officer of Veryon. “As we scale Veryon and invest in AI-driven maintenance intelligence, his experience across regulation, manufacturing, and operations will help sharpen our strategy and accelerate how we deliver value to customers worldwide.”

An active pilot with more than 7,500 flight hours, Bunce holds an FAA Airline Transport Pilot certificate and served on several prominent aviation advisory boards, including the FAA Management Advisory Council, as well as advisory roles with NASA and MITRE. His career has been recognized with some of the industry’s highest honors, including induction into the Living Legends of Aviation and receipt of the Experimental Aircraft Association’s Freedom of Flight Award.

About Veryon

Veryon is the leading provider of aviation software and information services, trusted by over 5,500 customers, 75,000 maintenance professionals, and more than 100 OEMs in nearly 150 countries. Powered by the world’s largest de-identified aviation maintenance dataset, which contains over 100 million events, the all-in-one Veryon suite combines OEM-authorized publications, intuitive cloud-based maintenance workflows, and AI-driven insights to help operators, MROs, and OEMs maximize flying time without compromising safety or compliance. Drawing on Veryon’s 50+ years of experience and support from experts who understand aviation, Veryon customers have achieved up to a 75 percent reduction in troubleshooting time for new technicians and up to a 23 percent reduction in downtime costs. Learn more at veryon.com.