There are several advantages to leasing an aircraft over buying it, especially if you are a new operator, are looking at a rapid expansion programme, need flexibility to adapt to changing market demands, or want to test new routes. With the option of a straightforward lease, or a sale-and-leaseback agreement, having less money tied up […]
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Aergo Capital has promoted Aengus Whelan to Chief Commercial Officer, expanding his responsibilities to lead the company’s global commercial strategy. Whelan joined Aergo in 2024 as Chief Trading Officer, where he oversaw aircraft acquisitions and sales and played a key role in strengthening the company’s trading platform. In his new role, he will take responsibility
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EirTrade has received full planning permission from Mayo County Council to significantly expand its facility at Ireland West Airport Knock, strengthening its aircraft disassembly and maintenance capabilities. The development will extend the company’s existing 2,100 m² site with a new 10,500 m² facility designed to increase capacity for engine and airframe disassembly, as well as
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Estonian-founded SkySelect, an AI-powered procurement platform for aviation parts, has raised US$9 million in new funding. Airlines currently face significant operational and financial challenges linked to parts sourcing. Globally, carriers hold around US$50 billion in excess inventory, much of it tied up in legacy procurement systems that lack real-time visibility. When aircraft are grounded due
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Bell Textron has announced that the National Transmission Company South Africa (NTCSA) has signed a purchase agreement for seven Bell 407GXi helicopters to support a range of utility operations. The aircraft will be deployed for high-voltage powerline maintenance, emergency management and broader operational support across the country’s electricity transmission network. The Bell 407GXi is widely
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Precision Aviation Services, a subsidiary of Precision Aviation Group, Inc. (PAG), has been approved as an Authorised Autopilot Installer (AAI) for the Thales and StandardAero StableLight Autopilot System. The next-generation four-axis autopilot is designed specifically for the light rotorcraft market. This new authorisation significantly expands PAG’s avionics installation and modernisation capabilities, enabling customers to benefit
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HAECO has signed a new contract with Air India to provide technical ground handling services at Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG). Under the agreement, HAECO will deliver line maintenance support for Air India’s wide-body fleet — including Boeing 777, Boeing 787 and Airbus A350 aircraft — for three years, through to 2029. Building on earlier
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With demand for narrow-body aircraft continuing to surge, Delta TechOps has expanded its CFM International LEAP engine portfolio, becoming the first and only North American airline maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) provider licensed to support both the CFM LEAP-1A and CFM LEAP-1B engines. The addition of full overhaul capability for CFM LEAP-1A engines further strengthens
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