ALM arranges sale of BAe 146-300 aircraft

flynas, the low-cost Saudi air carrier, has announced the signing of an agreement with Safran, the prominent manufacturer of aircraft seats for both crew and passengers. The deal will see the next 60 new A320neo aircraft joining the flynas fleet fitted with th... Read More »

Europe's aviation regulator, the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), has said it may take between three and six years to certify COMAC's C919 narrow-body jet for use in European airspace, Reuters reported on Monday, citing an interview with EASA exec... Read More »

Avolon, the global aviation finance company, has reported strong financial results for the first quarter (Q1) of 2025, with net income rising 36% year-on-year to US$145 million. Lease revenue reached US$683 million, a 10% increase compared with Q1 2024. The co... Read More »

The Lufthansa Group reported a 10% year-on-year revenue increase in the first quarter of 2025 (Q1 2025) reaching €8.1 billion. While the company recorded an adjusted EBIT loss of €722 million, this marked a significant improvement over last year's €849 m... Read More »

The Executive Board of Lufthansa Technik AG will welcome two new members effective May 1, 2025: Dr Christian Leifeld will assume the role of Chief Financial Officer, while Dr Janna Schumacher becomes the new Chief Human Resources Officer. The company's Supervi... Read More »

The Inter-Governmental agreement between India and France was signed on April 28, paving the way for the official signing—witnessed by Dassault Aviation Chairman and CEO, Éric Trappier—of the contract for India's acquisition of 26 Rafale Marine aircraft t... Read More »

Airbus has finalised a definitive agreement with Spirit AeroSystems to acquire industrial assets related to its commercial aircraft programmes. Under this agreement, Airbus will take ownership of several key Spirit AeroSystems assets. These include the Kinston... Read More »

Air Serbia has chosen LISA Aircraft Records Management as their digital system for managing aircraft records, marking a significant milestone in the airline's digital transformation journey. With a fleet of 29 aircraft, Air Serbia now has access to a comprehen... Read More »

APOC Aviation, the intuitive trading and leasing specialist focused on engines, landing gear and USM components, has announced the appointment of aviation expert Geoff Ellis as Technical Asset Manager. Ellis will support engine leasing, powerplant acquisitions... Read More »

Finnair will furlough 36 pilots operating its long-haul flights. The furloughs will commence by the end of September at the latest and are expected to last at least until May 2026. The decision stems from changes in Finnair's wet-lease operations for a partner... Read More »

All Nippon Airways (ANA), Japan's largest airline, will be the first company in Asia to utilise AeroSHARK, the fuel-saving riblet film developed by Lufthansa Technik and BASF, on its Boeing 777 passenger aircraft. Furthermore, ANA will be the first airline wor... Read More »

Elbe Flugzeugwerke (EFW), centre of excellence for Airbus freighter conversions, has signed an agreement with Confity Capital Partners (Confity), a UAE-based growth equity and investment firm, for a multi-aircraft order under its Airbus A330 Passenger-to-Freig... Read More »

Air Serbia has welcomed its new Embraer E-195 aircraft at Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport. The latest addition to the Serbian national carrier's fleet, registered as YU-ATC, was manufactured in 2014 and features a 118-seat configuration. Following the completion... Read More »

United Airlines (United) has announced an investment in JetZero, a start-up developing an innovative blended wing body (BWB) aircraft design that promises significant improvements in fuel efficiency and passenger experience. The agreement includes a potential ... Read More »

IndiGo has announced the appointment of Michael Whitaker as an Independent Director, subject to regulatory and shareholder approvals. Whitaker most recently served as Administrator of the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the body responsible for ove... Read More »

Embraer has concluded an official visit to Morocco to evaluate the country's aerospace supply chain, following a recent memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed between the Moroccan Government and Embraer to explore potential collaborative projects. Embraer se... Read More »

Safran Landing Systems has unveiled a new engineering and support centre in Gloucester, marking a significant step in a three-phase investment initiative at the site. This major development includes the renovation of existing facilities, the construction of ad... Read More »

SMBC Aviation Capital has announced a sale-and-leaseback (SLB) agreement with Arajet for five Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft, with deliveries scheduled across 2026 and 2027. This strategic agreement represents a significant milestone for both parties, as Arajet con... Read More »

flydocs has signed a five-year agreement with Sunclass Airlines, the Nordic region's largest charter airline, to provide digital records management (DRM) and lifecycle asset management (LAM) solutions. This partnership aims to enhance the airline's operational... Read More »

Saudia Group has confirmed a notable fleet expansion for its low-cost subsidiary flyadeal, placing an order for ten Airbus A330-900 aircraft. This marks flyadeal's first acquisition of wide-body aircraft and signals the airline's entry into long-haul operation... Read More »