US Airways Group reports August load factor of 86%

AviLease, a global aircraft leasing company based in Saudi Arabia, has placed its first-ever direct purchase from an aircraft manufacturer, finalising a firm order for 20 Boeing 737-8 jets, with options for an additional ten aircraft. This strategic move marks... Read More »

Industrial action by the Finnish Aviation Union (IAU) is expected to cause significant disruptions to Finnair's flight operations at Helsinki Airport on Friday, May 16. The four-hour stoppages, which target multiple shifts throughout the day, are set to affect... Read More »

China has lifted its ban on the delivery of Boeing aircraft to domestic airlines, following a temporary agreement between the United States and China to ease trade tensions through a partial reduction in tariffs, according to Bloomberg News. The decision marks... Read More »

On May 13, Azorra delivered the first of three Airbus A220-300 aircraft to Croatia Airlines, the national flag carrier of the Republic of Croatia. This marks the beginning of a new partnership between the global aircraft lessor and the airline, while also repr... Read More »

In April 2025, Frankfurt Airport (FRA) welcomed approximately 5.3 million passengers, marking a 4.8 percent increase compared to the same month the previous year. The airport experienced particularly strong demand for leisure flights to warm-weather destinatio... Read More »

Storm Aviation, a UK-based provider of line, light and base aircraft maintenance and part of the FL Technics Group, has been granted EASA Part 145 approval to carry out base maintenance on Airbus A330 aircraft at its Glasgow-Prestwick (PIK) hangar. The Airbus ... Read More »

AE Industrial Partners (AE Industrial), a private investment firm focused on National Security, Aerospace and Industrial Services, has announced the successful closing of its second aerospace leasing fund, AE Industrial Partners Aerospace Leasing Fund II, LP (... Read More »

Barnes Aerospace, a global force in component repair services and the production of advanced aero engine parts, has announced a leadership change with the appointment of George Whittier as its Chief Executive Officer, effective May 12, 2025. The position marks... Read More »

Aircraft Leasing & Management (ALM), a fully owned subsidiary of Japanese firm Fuyo General Lease (Fuyo), has successfully arranged the lease of two Boeing 737-800 next-generation aircraft to Garuda Indonesia Airways, the national flag carrier of Indonesia... Read More »

ZeroAvia has signed a new agreement with RVL Aviation that will see the aviation services provider operate Cessna Grand Caravan aircraft retrofitted with ZeroAvia's hydrogen-electric ZA600 powertrain. These zero-emission flights are expected to begin within th... Read More »

General Atomics AeroTec Systems (GA-ATS) has announced the expansion of its NH90 helicopter maintenance operations at Oberpfaffenhofen Special Airport, strengthening its support for the German Armed Forces. From early 2026, a sixth maintenance dock will be add... Read More »

ACIA Aero Leasing (ACIA) has announced the delivery of the first of two ATR 72-600 aircraft to Emerald Airlines, marking the beginning of a new leasing partnership. The aircraft, configured in a 72-seat layout, will join Emerald's Dublin-based fleet as the air... Read More »

Joby Aviation (JOBY) has achieved a significant advancement in its flight testing programme with the successful simultaneous flight of two of its aircraft. The dual-aircraft operation took place on May 9, in Marina, California, and represents another key miles... Read More »

Elbe Flugzeugwerke GmbH (EFW), the Airbus centre of excellence for passenger-to-freighter (P2F) conversions, has announced the successful rollout of its first A330P2F aircraft for Air Transport Services Group (ATSG). This milestone delivery is part of a larger... Read More »

Delta Air Lines and Korean Air will deepen their respective partnerships with WestJet by acquiring minority equity stakes in the Canadian airline from Onex Partners, a Canadian investment and alternative asset management firm. Affiliated funds and co-investors... Read More »

Swiss AviationSoftware (Swiss-AS) has announced the successful go-live of AMOSeTL, its fully integrated Electronic Tech Log solution within the AMOS system, at SunExpress. The achievement follows an intensive two-year collaboration, with SunExpress serving as ... Read More »

AMETEK MRO Antavia (Antavia) has announced a global contract extension with De Havilland Canada (DHC) for the maintenance, repair and overhaul of landing gear systems on the CL215, CL215T and CL415 aircraft. This agreement marks the continuation of a long-stan... Read More »

Investec, a prominent international financial services provider, has completed a structured financing deal for four end-of-life Airbus A330-300 aircraft, managed by aviation asset specialist EirTrade. The aircraft, previously leased to a global airline, will b... Read More »

PPG has announced a US$380 million investment to build a state-of-the-art aerospace coatings and sealants manufacturing facility in Shelby, North Carolina. This strategic expansion is aimed at meeting the rising global demand within the aerospace sector and st... Read More »

Lufthansa Technik Services India has announced the appointment of Marcel Pastuska as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). He brings a wealth of global aviation experience, strong leadership skills, and a visionary approach to drive the company's continued gr... Read More »