Interview with Demetrios Bradshaw, CEO and Maurizio Pozzi, President of Aeras Aviation

1. Can you tell us a bit about the history of Aeras Aviation? Aeras Aviation was founded in October 2017 in Dubai with a bold and focused ambition: to become a trusted global partner in aviation asset management and aftermarket solutions. From day one, we recognized that turbine availability, cost volatility, quality, and regulatory complexity […]

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EFW signs A330 Freighter conversion deal in China

MRO & Production

Elbe Flugzeugwerke (EFW), the Airbus–ST Engineering joint venture specialising in passenger-to-freighter (P2F) conversions, has signed a contract with Hong Kong-based aircraft lessor Asia Pacific Aviation Leasing Group (APAL) to convert an Airbus A330-300 passenger aircraft into a freighter. The conversion programme will begin in the second quarter of 2026 at one of EFW’s partner conversion

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BOC Aviation completes US$2bn self-arranged club loan transaction

Financial

BOC Aviation has completed a self-arranged club loan transaction worth US$2 billion with the participation of 19 international banks, strengthening its funding base and supporting future growth. The financing package includes three components: US$1 billion in five-year unsecured term loan facilities, US$500 million in five-year unsecured committed revolving credit facilities, and US$500 million in seven-year

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TAT Technologies has secured a US$36m APU MRO contract

TAT secures US$36m APU MRO contract with global cargo carrier

MRO & Production

TAT Technologies (TAT), a supplier of products and services to the commercial and military aviation sectors as well as the ground defence industry, has signed a new agreement with a major global cargo airline to provide maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services for two auxiliary power unit (APU) platforms. The combined estimated value of the

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Ethiopian Airlines Group will lease three ATR 72-600s from Abelo

Abelo supplies new ATR Turboprops for Air Congo operations

Aircraft & Engines

Aircraft lessor Abelo has leased two new ATR 72-600 turboprop aircraft to Ethiopian Airlines Group, with the aircraft set to be operated by its partner airline Air Congo. The delivery marks an important step in supporting Air Congo’s operational growth and network expansion across Africa. The aircraft come from Abelo’s existing order book and are

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Joby’s first FAA-conforming aircraft for TIA in flight at the company’s test facility in Marina, CA

Joby advances air taxi certification with FAA-conforming aircraft tests

Aircraft & Engines, MRO & Production

Joby Aviation (Joby) has begun flight testing its first FAA-conforming aircraft as part of the Type Inspection Authorization (TIA) process, marking a significant step towards type certification and the eventual launch of commercial air taxi services. The aircraft, registered as N547JX, is the first in a fleet currently being produced to support the rigorous TIA

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Garuda will expand its leasing portfolio with the order of 18 Flexrotor UAS © Airbus Helicopters

Garuda expands global UAS portfolio with Airbus Flexrotor

Other News

Airbus Helicopters and Garuda Technologies (Garuda) have signed a contract for the delivery of up to 18 Flexrotor Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS), marking a significant step in Garuda’s international expansion and the development of its global drone services portfolio. Under the agreement, Garuda will provide Flexrotor capabilities to customers through both dry and wet lease

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Nicolae Stoica (l), Director General of the Romanian Civil Aeronautical Authority, and Paula V. de Almeida (r), Chief Executive Officer of JAA TO signing the contract

RCAA strengthens aviation expertise with JAA TO

Other News

The Romanian Civil Aeronautical Authority (RCAA) has entered into a new training cooperation framework with the JAA Training Organisation (JAA TO), a Netherlands-based aviation training provider, reinforcing its commitment to strengthening aviation regulatory expertise and investing in the professional development of its personnel. The agreement follows a productive first meeting and state visit held in

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