elfc secures 50 LEAP engines in landmark deal with CFM

Engine Lease Finance Corporation (elfc), headquartered in Shannon, Ireland, has announced the execution of a purchase agreement with CFM International for the acquisition of 50 LEAP spare engines. The deal, confirmed on August 7, 2025, includes a combination of LEAP-1A and LEAP-1B models and represents the largest single transaction in the company’s history. This strategic […]

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Airlink and Azorra have inked lease agreements for ten E-195-E2 jets

Airlink signs lease for ten new Embraer E195-E2 aircraft

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Airlink, South Africa’s full-service airline, has finalised a lease agreement with US-based lessor Azorra for ten brand-new Embraer E195-E2 aircraft, with first delivery expected later this year, with all aircraft scheduled to arrive by 2027. The agreement follows Airlink’s previously announced selection of the E195-E2, the latest and most efficient variant in Embraer’s E-Jet family.

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KLM and pilot union VNV reach deal

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Pilot union VNV and KLM have reached a comprehensive preliminary agreement that will enable the airline to adequately staff pilot positions, increase revenue, and strengthen its financial position. It is expected that more than 10,000 additional flights can be operated as a result, allowing millions of extra passengers to reach their destinations. As part of

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Cathay Pacific commits to 14 more Boeing 777-9 planes

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Cathay Pacific has announced an order for an additional 14 Boeing 777-9 passenger aircraft, increasing its total commitment to 35 of the advanced twin-engine jets. The move reflects the Hong Kong-based carrier’s ongoing efforts to modernise its long-haul fleet and reinforce its global network presence. The carrier has committed to purchasing GE9X engines to power the

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Astronics sees Aerospace growth offset by Test Systems weakness

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Astronics Corporation, a key US-based supplier of advanced technologies to the aerospace and defence sectors, has reported mixed financial results for the second quarter of 2025, reflecting robust growth in its Aerospace segment counterbalanced by ongoing challenges in its Test Systems division. For the quarter ending June 28, 2025, consolidated sales were lifted by a

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Daher Aircraft establishes permanent base in Brazil

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Daher Aircraft has announced the establishment of a permanent presence in Brazil, responding to increasing demand for its TBM and Kodiak turboprop aircraft in the region. The new office will be based in São Paulo and will serve as the central hub for Daher Aircraft’s operations in Brazil. It will oversee key functions including customer

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Werner Aero has acquired 12 Embraer E190-100 aircraft from JetBlue Airways © Werner Aero

Werner Aero strengthens E-Jet market presence with 12-aircraft acquisition

Aircraft & Engines

Werner Aero has acquired 12 Embraer E190-100 airframes and twelve CF34-10E6 engines from JetBlue Airways, a move that reinforces its strategic position within the global aviation aftermarket. The deal marks a significant expansion of Werner Aero’s capabilities in the high-demand Embraer E-Jet sector, enabling the company to better serve airlines operating this popular aircraft type.

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elfc secures 50 LEAP engines in landmark deal with CFM

Airlink signs lease for ten new Embraer E195-E2 aircraft

KLM and pilot union VNV reach deal

Cathay Pacific commits to 14 more Boeing 777-9 planes

Astronics sees Aerospace growth offset by Test Systems weakness

Daher Aircraft establishes permanent base in Brazil

Werner Aero strengthens E-Jet market presence with 12-aircraft acquisition

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7 August 2025

elfc secures 50 LEAP engines in landmark deal with CFM

Airlink signs lease for ten new Embraer E195-E2 aircraft

KLM and pilot union VNV reach deal

Cathay Pacific commits to 14 more Boeing 777-9 planes

Astronics sees Aerospace growth offset by Test Systems weakness

Daher Aircraft establishes permanent base in Brazil

Werner Aero strengthens E-Jet market presence with 12-aircraft acquisition

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