SkyWorks and LuminArx launch US$1bn aviation lending platform

SkyWorks Holdings has partnered with LuminArx Capital Management to launch SkyLight Aero Finance Holdings DAC (SkyLight), a new platform providing secured debt financing to the global commercial aviation market. SkyLight aims initially to underwrite up to US$1 billion in loans and finance leases secured against commercial aircraft and engines. The platform combines SkyWorks’ aviation, asset […]

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Newbow Aerospace has opened an new GSE factory © Newbow Aerospace

Newbow Aerospace opens new facility and secures key airline contracts

MRO & Production

Newbow Aerospace (Newbow) has begun 2026 by opening a new production facility in the UK and securing several airline ground support equipment (GSE) contracts, following a record year of growth and new business wins. The GSE manufacturer has doubled its manufacturing capacity with the launch of a new 4,000 ft² fabrication facility in the West

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Alaska Air Group has reported its fourth quarter and full year 2025 results © Alaska Airlines

Alaska Airlines profits fall as integration advances

Financial

Alaska Airlines reported GAAP net income of US$21 million for the fourth quarter of 2025 and US$100 million, for the full year. This compares with GAAP net income of US$71 million in the fourth quarter of 2024 and US$395 million for that full year. Excluding special items and other adjustments, net income for the fourth

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Honeywell LED Landing Search Light Selected by Bell

Honeywell chosen to light the way for U.S. Army FLRAA

Military & Defense

Bell Textron Inc., has selected Honeywell’s LED Landing Search Light (LSL) for the U.S. Army’s MV-75 Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA). Honeywell’s LSL is a high-intensity, energy-efficient landing searchlight that integrates multiple functions into a single unit, reducing pilot workload. The LED lighting solution delivers proven performance and is optimised to meet the demanding mission

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Somon Air will lease two B737-8 aircraft from DAE

DAE agrees Boeing 737-8 lease with Somon Air

Aircraft & Engines

Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) has entered into an agreement with Somon Air for the lease of two new Boeing 737-8 aircraft, scheduled for delivery in 2026. Commenting on the agreement, Firoz Tarapore, Chief Executive Officer of DAE, said: “We are delighted to announce the signing of the aircraft lease agreements with Somon Air, a new

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Falco has provided a summary of its Q1 2024 portfolio activity

Falko closes US$672m Fund II financing

Financial

Falko, an aircraft lessor and asset manager focused on the 50–150 seat aircraft segment and one of the longest-established specialists in this sector globally, has reported the closing of a US$672 million financing facility in December 2025 for its Falko Regional Aircraft Opportunities Fund II (Fund II). The facility will be used to refinance existing

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SkyWorks and LuminArx launch US$1bn aviation lending platform

Newbow Aerospace opens new facility and secures key airline contracts

Alaska Airlines profits fall as integration advances

Honeywell chosen to light the way for U.S. Army FLRAA

DAE agrees Boeing 737-8 lease with Somon Air

Falko closes US$672m Fund II financing

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26 January 2026

SkyWorks and LuminArx launch US$1bn aviation lending platform

Newbow Aerospace opens new facility and secures key airline contracts

Alaska Airlines profits fall as integration advances

Honeywell chosen to light the way for U.S. Army FLRAA

DAE agrees Boeing 737-8 lease with Somon Air

Falko closes US$672m Fund II financing

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