20 May 2026

AJW Middle East appoints Christoffer Creutz as CCO

AJW Middle East has appointed Christoffer Creutz as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), strengthening its commercial leadership as the business continues to expand across the region. Creutz joins the company at a pivotal stage in its growth. AJW Middle East leverages established vendor supply chain partnerships and extensive access to global inventory to deliver cost savings […]

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Akasa Air Boeing 737-8200 aircraft BOC Aviation

BOC Aviation signs second Akasa Air lease for three 737-8200s

BOC Aviation has agreed to a further sale and leaseback transaction with existing customer Akasa Air (Akasa) for three Boeing 737-8200 aircraft under long-term operating leases. All aircraft will be powered by CFM LEAP-1B engines and are scheduled for delivery by the end of 2026. “Following our successful transaction last November, we are pleased to

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AAR adds single-source A320 slat services in APAC Airbus

AAR adds single-source A320 slat services in APAC

AAR has expanded its component MRO capabilities with the introduction of A320 slat repair services. With this new capability, AAR has strengthened its Airbus proprietary component repair services, covering flight control surfaces including rudders, flaps and sharklets, at its authorised single-source service centre in Chonburi, Thailand. Its expanded tooling portfolio also allows the company to

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GENESIS welcomes Aeroitalia with a Boeing 737-800 delivery

GENESIS has welcomed Aeroitalia as its newest customer with the delivery of a Boeing 737-800 aircraft. This latest delivery underscores GENESIS’ continued focus on building long-term relationships with innovative and ambitious airline partners across Europe and beyond. The introduction of the Boeing 737-800 into Aeroitalia’s fleet supports the airline’s strategy to enhance operational efficiency while

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SATENA ATR 72-600 Abelo

SATENA adds ATR aircraft to regional fleet

Abelo has disclosed a further lease placement from its orderbook with Colombian regional carrier SATENA for one ATR 72-600 aircraft. The agreement follows the successful delivery of Abelo’s first ATR 42-600 to SATENA in December 2025 and represents another important milestone in the expanding partnership between the two organisations. Stephen Gorman, Chief Executive Officer of

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Berjaya Air HighLine business-class configuration © ATR

Berjaya Air receives first all-business-class ATR 72-600

Berjaya Air has taken delivery of the world’s first ATR 72-600 featuring ATR’s HighLine “All-Business Class” cabin configuration, marking a significant milestone for regional aviation. The aircraft arrived in Kuala Lumpur following certification of the new cabin concept earlier this month by both EASA and the Malaysian aviation authorities, clearing the way for commercial operations

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AI in aircraft maintenance troubleshooting

Is AI Troubleshooting a Genuine Gamechanger for Aircraft Maintenance?

As we strive for ever more effective operating methods, will AI-assisted troubleshooting give us the edge the MRO sector needs to become not just more proactive but also more effective? There is no substitute for experience, and nowhere is that more applicable than on the shop floor of an aircraft hangar where a commercial jetliner

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H.I.G. completes acquisition of aircraft coatings specialist IAC

H.I.G. Capital, the global alternative investment firm managing US$75 billion in assets, has completed the acquisition of International Aerospace Coatings (IAC), strengthening its presence in the aviation services sector. Headquartered in Irvine, California, and Shannon, Ireland, IAC is widely recognised as a leading provider of aircraft painting solutions for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), major airlines,

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