Honda Aircraft Company has delivered the first HondaJet Elite II in Brazil after the country’s National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC) validated the type certificate for the latest version of the light business jet. The certification confirms the Elite II meets Brazilian safety and performance standards and clears the aircraft for registration and operation in the […]
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APOC Aviation appointed Darren Naughton as vice president of engines, expanding its leadership team as the aircraft parts and leasing specialist seeks to grow its global engine leasing and trading business. Naughton joins the company with 13 years of experience in aircraft and engine leasing, having held commercial, pricing and trading roles at aircraft and
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GetJet Group’s Airhub Aviation (Airhub) secured a site at Vilnius International Airport to expand its aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) operations. The company won the right to lease an 11,200 m² plot for 40 years through a land lease auction organised by Lithuanian Airports. Airhub plans to invest about €25 million to build an
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Deutsche Lufthansa AG reported an 8% increase in second-quarter revenue, but profit fell sharply as higher fuel costs and strike-related disruptions outweighed strong passenger demand. Revenue rose to €11.1 billion in the quarter from €10.3 billion a year earlier. Adjusted EBIT declined to €383 million from €870 million, while the adjusted EBIT margin narrowed to
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Embraer said Colombia’s Fuerza Aeroespacial Colombiana (FAC) signed a contract to acquire two KC-390 Millennium multi-mission aircraft, advancing the country’s plans to modernise its airlift and aerial refuelling capabilities. The contract includes mission equipment, an integrated services and support package, and a comprehensive offset programme to meet Colombia’s regulatory requirements. The KC-390 fleet will be
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Willis Lease Finance Corp. (WLFC) reported its financial results for the second quarter (Q2) ended June 30, 2026, as the company continued expanding its asset management platform. Chief Executive Officer Austin C. Willis said the first half of 2026 focused on establishing Willis Aviation Capital, with assets under management (AUM) increasing 21% year over year.
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