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Swoop welcomes Steven Greenway as President

Reporting to Gregg Saretsky, WestJet Group President and CEO, Steven will have end-to-end accountability for all strategic aspects of Swoop, including short and long-term planning, branding, pricing, product development, and operationalization of the ULCC in 2018 and beyond.

Bob Cummings, the WestJet executive in charge of Swoop launch, will move into the role of WestJet Executive Vice-President, Strategy and Guest Services.

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Korean Air to introduce Archer’s Midnight eVTOL aircraft in Korea

Tuesday October 21, 2025

Korean Air and Archer executives on October 20th signing ceremony.

Korean Air and Archer Aviation (Archer) have signed an agreement to bring Archer’s Midnight eVTOL aircraft to Korea. The rollout will begin with government use and later expand to other sectors. As part of the deal, Korean Air plans to buy up to 100 Midnight... Read More »

Acron Aviation acquires Honeywell’s Thermal Switch product line

Tuesday October 21, 2025

Acron Aviation has announced the acquisition of Honeywell’s Thermal Switches product line. This milestone marks the company’s second acquisition in just six months, following its launch as a standalone business in March 2025. The strategic purchase strengt... Read More »

Airbus and Cathay invest US$70 million to accelerate SAV growth

Tuesday October 21, 2025

The agreement was announced in Hong Kong on the sidelines of the IATA World Sustainability Symposium

Airbus and the Cathay Group (Cathay) have announced a joint investment of up to US$70 million. The goal is to speed up the development of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) across Asia and beyond. This marks another strong step towards cleaner, lower-carbon air t... Read More »

TrustFlight launches 'Smart Documents' to redefine aviation compliance

Tuesday October 21, 2025

TrustFlight, a pioneer in aviation safety and compliance technology, has launched Smart Documents — a next-generation authoring platform that transforms how aviation organisations create, validate, and distribute operational documentation. The launch follows... Read More »

L3Harris to deliver next-generation surveillance jets to South Korea

Tuesday October 21, 2025

Airborne Early Warning and Control aircraft rendering © L3Harris

L3Harris Technologies has secured a major contract to supply modified Bombardier Global 6500 aircraft for the Republic of Korea Air Force. These advanced airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) jets will enhance national defence and surveillance. The pr... Read More »

Arlanda pioneers Europe’s first curved landing routes

Tuesday October 21, 2025

Stockholm Arlanda Airport is taking European aviation into a new era. Swedavia and Luftfartsverket have jointly introduced Established on RNP (EoR), a concept that enables aircraft to perform curved approaches more often. It is the first of its kind in Europe,... Read More »

IndiGo finalises order for 30 Airbus A350 aircraft

Monday October 20, 2025

Rendering of the A350-900 in IndiGo livery

IndiGo, India’s largest airline, has finalised a firm order for 30 Airbus A350 aircraft. This deal converts a memorandum of understanding signed in June into a confirmed contract. As a result, IndiGo’s total A350 orders now stand at 60. The agreement marks... Read More »

Skyparts taps Setna iO to turbocharge its parts network

Monday October 20, 2025

Skyparts, the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) trade desk of Acron Aviation, has announced a strategic channel partnership with Setna iO. Setna iO is well known for distributing used serviceable material (USM) and OEM aircraft parts. This agreement drives... Read More »

AerFin completes first A320neo teardown in the Philippines

Monday October 20, 2025

AerFin, the aviation asset specialist, has announced the successful completion of a 2017 Airbus A320neo disassembly. The project was carried out by SIA Engineering Company (SIAEC) at its Philippines facility, SIAEP. This milestone marks several firsts for the ... Read More »

Binter signs global maintenance agreement with ATR

Monday October 20, 2025

The agreement between ATR and ATAVIS will support 26 ATR 72-600 aircraft operated by CANAIR and NAYSA © ATR

ATR, the regional aircraft manufacturer, has signed a global maintenance agreement (GMA) with ATAVIS, Binter’s technical procurement and supply chain arm. The agreement will support 26 ATR 72-600 aircraft operated by CANAIR and NAYSA. The GMA is ATR’s flag... Read More »

Chapman Freeborn names Saska Gerasimova as new Group CEO

Monday October 20, 2025

Chapman Freeborn, the global air charter specialist, has appointed Saska Gerasimova as its new Group CEO. She officially takes over on October 20, succeeding Eric Erbacher, who moves into a new position as Chair of the Chapman Freeborn Holdings Board. This lea... Read More »

Wright International partners with Fiji Airways to expand in North America

Monday October 20, 2025

Wright International, part of the global MRO group FL Technics since 2020, has secured approval from the Civil Aviation Authority of Fiji (CAAF). Following this milestone, the company has launched a new partnership with Fiji Airways. Under the agreement, Wrigh... Read More »

Embraer and Mahindra join forces for India’s defence future

Monday October 20, 2025

Embraer and Mahindra Group forge a strategic alliance to introduce the C-390 Millennium to India © Embraer

Embraer Defense & Security and Mahindra Group have taken a bold step towards India’s Atmanirbhar Bharat vision. The two companies have signed a Strategic Cooperation Agreement (SCA) to advance the C-390 Millennium aircraft for the Indian Air Force’s Me... Read More »

Abra Group orders new Airbus narrow-body and wide-body jets

Friday October 17, 2025

Abra has ordered 50 additional A320neo- and seven A330neo aircraft © Airbus/A. Pecchi

Abra Group has confirmed an order for new Airbus aircraft to increase connectivity across the Americas and Europe. The move supports its plan to meet rising travel demand and strengthen its position in key markets. To enhance long-haul capability, Abra has agr... Read More »

VSE Aviation and Eaton collaborate on USM programme

Friday October 17, 2025

VSE Aviation has announced a used serviceable material (USM) collaboration with Eaton. The partnership combines Eaton’s OEM repair expertise with VSE’s strength in distribution and asset management. Under the agreement, VSE will acquire and manage as-remov... Read More »

AerFin places two PW1100 engines from fifth A320neo aircraft

Friday October 17, 2025

AerFin has successfully placed two PW1100 engines removed from its fifth Airbus A320neo aircraft acquisition. The transaction marks another milestone in the company’s expanding role within the next-generation engine market. In today’s supply-constrained en... Read More »

Rolls-Royce launches LessorCare+ with Avolon as inaugural partner

Friday October 17, 2025

Rolls-Royce has introduced LessorCare+, a new service created for aircraft lessors. Avolon has been named the launch customer. The programme builds on the success of LessorCare, expanding support for fleet management, transactions, and technical services. Less... Read More »

Swiftair joins BARIG to strengthen air cargo community

Friday October 17, 2025

Michael Hoppe, BARIG (l) Marcel Fleck, Swiftair (r

The international airline association BARIG (Board of Airline Representatives in Germany) has welcomed Swiftair as a new cargo member. The Spanish airline adds over 30 years of experience to BARIG’s growing freight network. Swiftair operates routes across Eu... Read More »

AAR joins forces with Eaton to strengthen EMEA repair network

Friday October 17, 2025

Leaders from AAR and Eaton connected at MRO Europe in London

AAR CORP. has signed an agreement with Eaton to become an authorised service centre for its commercial aerospace customers across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA). Under this new partnership, AAR will handle local repair and overhaul of Eaton’s hyd... Read More »

Republic Airways renews E170/E175 maintenance deal with Embraer

Friday October 17, 2025

Embraer has renewed its long-term maintenance agreement with Republic Airways. The deal covers heavy maintenance for the airline’s fleet of more than 240 E170 and E175 aircraft. All maintenance work will continue at Embraer’s Services & Support facilit... Read More »