9 July 2026

AeroDirect expands CFM56 portfolio with two engine acquisitions ©

AeroDirect expands CFM56 engine portfolio

AeroDirect has acquired two CFM56-7B26/3 engines previously operated by US-Bangla Airlines, strengthening its portfolio of high-demand narrow-body engine assets. The engines are currently undergoing heavy maintenance at Precise Aviation, an AeroDirect affiliate, before being made available to customers across a range of aftermarket services, including leasing, sale, exchange and repair management. The acquisition forms part

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The newly opened elecTRAS™ test lab in Wolverhampton, UK, features a scalable, modular, adaptable test rig that enables precise evaluation of multiple system configurations

Collins accelerates electric aircraft innovation

Collins Aerospace has officially opened its fully operational Engineering Center of Excellence in Wolverhampton, strengthening its capabilities in developing and testing next-generation electric thrust reverser actuation systems (elecTRAS) for commercial aircraft. The UK facility features a new modular and scalable test centre designed to support every stage of aircraft actuation system development, from initial design

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China Southern Air Logistics has leased three B777-300 Freighters also known as "The Big Twin"

AerCap Cargo leases three converted freighters to China Southern Air Logistics

AerCap has signed lease agreements with China Southern Air Logistics for three Boeing 777-300ERSF converted freighter aircraft, marking another step in the companies’ long-standing partnership. The Boeing 777-300ERSF, known as “The Big Twin“, is the first passenger-to-freighter conversion programme developed for the Boeing 777-300ER. The first aircraft is due to be delivered in October 2027,

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Airbus forecasts traffic growth driven by urbanisation and increased connectivity

Airbus sees air travel boom fuelled by urban growth

Airbus expects long-term demand for air travel to remain strong over the next two decades, driven by urbanisation, economic growth and the continued expansion of the global middle class, according to its 2026-2045 Global Market Forecast. The aircraft manufacturer predicts that growth will increasingly come from smaller cities rather than major metropolitan centres. Rising incomes,

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