9 April 2026

DAE and BXCI launch aircraft investment platform 'Equator'

DAE and BXCI launch aircraft investment platform ‘Equator’

Aircraft & Engines, Top Stories

Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) and Blackstone Credit & Insurance (BXCI) have signed an agreement to partner on the launch of a new long-term global investment programme, branded ‘Equator’, which will invest in aircraft leased to commercial airlines, with a target annual deployment of approximately US$1.6 billion. Equator will build a diversified portfolio of commercial aircraft […]

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The InSight Flight Display System has received STC approval for the DHC CL-415 amphibious firefighting aircraft

InSight flight deck certified for DHC L-415 waterbombers

MRO & Production

Universal Avionics (Universal) has announced that its InSight Flight Display System has received Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) approval for the De Havilland Aircraft of Canada (De Havilland Canada) CL-415 amphibious firefighting aircraft. The certification, issued by Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA), provides a retrofit pathway for aerial water bombers currently in service, enabling the replacement

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Horizon and MHIRJ will join forces to advance the development of the Cavorite X7

Horizon Aircraft partners with MHIRJ on Cavorite X7 development

MRO & Production

New Horizon Aircraft has announced an agreement with MHIRJ Aviation Group (MHIRJ), a subsidiary of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, to support the continued development of its hybrid-electric VTOL (vertical take-off and landing) aircraft, the Cavorite X7. Under the collaboration, MHIRJ will deliver specialist engineering services focused on the design and development of flight test instrumentation for

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Mammoth Freighter 777-200LRMF

Mammoth secures FAA approval for 777-200LR Freighter

MRO & Production, Top Stories

Mammoth Freighters has received Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification for its 777-200LR Mammoth Freighter (777-200LRMF), marking a significant step in expanding its next-generation wide-body freighter portfolio. The certification confirms the aircraft’s design, engineering and performance, clearing it for commercial service. The platform combines long-range capability with payload efficiency and operational reliability, positioning it as a

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Jetstar Pacific Airlines Airbus A320 © APOC

APOC expands teardown programme with A320 acquisition

MRO & Production

APOC Aviation (APOC) has acquired an Airbus A320-200 from FTAI for teardown, as part of efforts to expand its component supply offering. The 15-year-old aircraft, most recently operated by Jetstar Pacific Airlines, is scheduled for dismantling in May at Tarmac Aerosave’s Toulouse-Francazal facility in France. The move supports APOC’s strategy to grow its inventory of

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Air Lease has been delisted from the New York Stock Exchange and taken private, and the business was renamed "Sumisho Air Lease"

Sumitomo completes Air Lease take-over, creates Sumisho Air Lease

Financial

Sumitomo Corporation has completed the acquisition of US-based aircraft leasing company Air Lease Corporation, alongside co-investors SMBC Aviation Capital, Apollo and Brookfield. The transaction, first announced in September 2025, closed on April 8, (EDT), with Air Lease delisted from the New York Stock Exchange and rebranded as Sumisho Air Lease. The deal creates one of

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