17 June 2025

AIP Capital and Monroe Capital to launch US$1 billion aircraft leasing venture

AerCap and AFI KLM E&M to lease LEAP spare engines in new venture

AerCap Holdings N.V. and Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance (AFI KLM E&M) have entered into exclusive negotiations to establish a joint venture dedicated to leasing LEAP engines. This initiative is designed to support AFI KLM E&M’s LEAP premier MRO customers globally, ensuring consistent operational continuity for Airbus A320neo and Boeing 737 MAX operators. […]

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ATR and P&WC intent to collaborate on advancing propulsion technology for regional turboprop aircraft

ATR, P&WC to jointly develop future low-emission propulsion

ATR and Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) have announced their intention to collaborate on advancing propulsion technology for regional turboprop aircraft, with the goal of supporting the future of low-emission regional aviation. The partnership builds upon the success of the PW127XT engine, currently powering ATR aircraft, and aims to extend its performance through a range

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Vietjet has finalised a 100 Airbus A321 order at the Paris Air Show

Vietjet formalises 100 Airbus A321neo order at Paris Air Show

Vietjet, Vietnam’s largest private airline, has signed an MoU (memorandum of understanding) with Airbus at the Paris Air Show, for the purchase of 100 A321neo single-aisle aircraft, with the potential to expand the deal to include an additional 50 aircraft in the future. The agreement was formalised by Vietjet CEO Dinh Viet Phuong and Benoît

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Mechanics working on a PW100 engine

P&WC and Lufthansa Technik AERO Alzey renew overhaul licence

Lufthansa Technik AERO Alzey (LTAA), a wholly owned subsidiary of Lufthansa Technik, has renewed its Designated Overhaul Facility (DOF) licences with Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) for the maintenance and overhaul of PW100 and PW150 engine types. The agreement was signed during the Paris Air Show and authorises LTAA to continue delivering full-scale engine maintenance

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FDH Bremen, Germany, facility © FDH

FDH Aero expands global operations

FDH Aero, a trusted and independent supply chain solutions provider for the aerospace and defence sectors, has announced significant global expansions across Europe, East Asia and South Asia. These developments are part of the company’s long-term investment strategy to strengthen infrastructure and local expertise in regions showing sustained growth, supported by major contract wins and

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SalamAir Airbus A320 © AirTeamImages

SalamAir chooses StandardAero for LEAP-1A engine MRO support

SalamAir, Oman’s low-cost carrier, has selected StandardAero to provide MRO support for the CFM International LEAP-1A turbofan engines powering its fleet of Airbus A320neo-family aircraft. StandardAero delivers support for the next-generation CFM International LEAP-1A and LEAP-1B engine family from its 810,000-ft² facility in San Antonio, Texas. It is a CFM LEAP Premier MRO provider, having

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Chip Blankenship, CEO and Chairman of Woodward

Woodward to supply A350 spoiler actuation system for Airbus

Woodward, a global specialist in aerospace and industrial energy control solutions, has announced that Airbus has selected the company as the supplier for the electro-hydraulic A350 spoiler actuation system. The agreement covers actuation systems for 12 of the aircraft’s 14 spoilers, along with maintenance and repair services for the Woodward-supplied A350 Spoiler Actuation System. These

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Honeywell and Near Earth Autonomy have successfully completed the first autonomous test flight of a Leonardo AW139 helicopter © Honeywell

Honeywell and Near Earth achieve landmark autonomous flight of AW139 Helicopter

Honeywell and Near Earth Autonomy have successfully completed the first autonomous test flight of a Leonardo AW139 helicopter, marking a significant milestone in advancing the U.S. Marine Corps’ Aerial Logistics Connector (ALC) programme. The flight, conducted in Phoenix, Arizona in May, demonstrated for the first time that the AW139’s autopilot modes could be directly controlled

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The LOI was signed at the Paris Air Show by Éric Martel, President and Chief Executive Officer of Bombardier (l) and Olivier Andriès, Chief Executive Officer of Safran

Safran and Bombardier sign LOI to advance defence innovation

At the Paris Air Show, Safran and Bombardier have signed a letter of intent (LOI) to explore new avenues for collaboration and to drive the joint development of innovative, high-performance, and reliable defence technologies. This strategic initiative will allow both companies to capitalise on their complementary technological capabilities, establishing a robust framework for innovation and

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