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Qatar Airways and Boeing have announced a landmark agreement for the purchase of up to 210 wide-body aircraft, marking the largest wide-body order in Boeing's history. This includes the biggest order for 787 Dreamliners to date, and it represents Qatar Airways... Read More »

ATR and Braathens Regional Airlines (Braathens) have renewed their global maintenance agreement (GMA) for a further five years. The renewed agreement reflects Braathens' continued confidence in ATR's expertise and its ability to deliver efficient, high-quality... Read More »

N3 Engine Overhaul Services (N3), the joint venture between Lufthansa Technik and Rolls-Royce for the overhaul and repair of Rolls-Royce Trent engines, has celebrated a key construction-milestone in its ongoing expansion programme. The ceremony marks significa... Read More »

REGENT Craft (Regent), an innovator in all-electric seaglider technology, has announced an expansion of its partnership with UrbanLink Air Mobility (UrbanLink), a South Florida-based company specialising in advanced air and maritime mobility solutions. UrbanLi... Read More »

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) has closed a US$52.3 million upsize for Viva Aerobus, one of Mexico's rapidly expanding low-cost carriers. This marks the second increase to the existing senior secured portfolio term loan, bringing the total financing to ... Read More »

APOC has appointed seasoned senior executive Craig Skilton to head its growing components division. In his new role as VP Components, Skilton will be responsible for increasing APOC's market share across its expanding portfolio. Though the role is global, Skil... Read More »

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 »