18 September 2025

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Kawasaki teams with Dronamics on next-generation UAV engines

Kawasaki Motors has announced a strategic partnership with Dronamics to advance engine technology for unmanned aviation. The collaboration centres on developing Kawasaki’s aero piston engines and integrating them into Black Swan, Dronamics’ flagship civilian unmanned cargo aircraft. The Black Swan is designed to carry 350 kilograms of cargo over distances of up to 2,500 kilometres. […]

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Delta to provide operational expertise to bring Maeve’s hybrid electric aircraft to commercial viability for regional flights © Delta Air Lines

Delta Partners with Maeve to develop hybrid-electric regional jet

Delta Air Lines has announced a strategic partnership with Maeve Aerospace to support the development of the MAEVE Jet, a new hybrid-electric aircraft for regional flights. The aircraft is designed to cut fuel consumption and emissions by up to 40% compared with current regional aircraft using conventional jet fuel. Emissions could be reduced further when

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RTX’s Collins Aerospace secures FlightSense™ and Dispatch contracts with China Airlines at MRO Asia Pacific

Collins Aerospace signs new deals with China Airlines and JAL

Collins Aerospace, an RTX business, has secured two major long-term contracts with China Airlines and Japan Airlines (JAL), strengthening its role in supporting Asia-Pacific carriers. For China Airlines, the FlightSense and Dispatch solutions will be provided under 20-year agreements. These will cover Boeing 787 and other wide-body fleets. The services aim to boost operational efficiency,

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MRO Japan teams up with Airborne Capital to transform end-of-lease services

MRO Japan, an MRO provider based in Japan, has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Airborne Capital, a specialist aircraft lessor and asset manager. The agreement marks the beginning of a strategic partnership designed to strengthen MRO Japan’s end-of-lease service offerings for selected airline clients within Japan and parts of Asia. Under this

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Thales and IndiGo have signed two strategic contracts © Thales

Thales and IndiGo forge long-term avionics maintenance partnership

Thales and IndiGo, India’s largest airline, have entered into a strategic 11-year maintenance agreement to support IndiGo’s existing fleet of 430 Airbus A320 aircraft, as well as its future order of more than 800 Airbus A32X aircraft. This landmark deal underscores IndiGo’s commitment to strengthening operational reliability while preparing for rapid fleet expansion. Under the

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AerFin has taken delivery of a second Boeing 777-300ER previously operated by Japan Airlines

AerFin takes delivery of second Boeing 777-300ER from JAL

AerFin has taken delivery of a second Boeing 777-300ER previously operated by Japan Airlines (JAL), marking the company’s third acquisition of this aircraft type and strengthening its position in the widebody market.The aircraft will be disassembled in the United States, with its components carefully removed and refurbished to provide high-quality serviceable material that will support

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