13 August 2026

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Air Canada sells 25% Aeroplan stake for CA$2.5bn

Air Canada has announced a CA$2.5bn minority equity investment in Aeroplan from funds managed by Blackstone and La Caisse, alongside other Canadian institutional investors. Under the transaction, the investor group will acquire a 25% non-controlling stake in Aeroplan, valuing the loyalty programme at CA$10bn. Air Canada will retain a controlling ownership interest and full operational […]

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The new contract covers repair and exchange support for components on the Boeing KC-46 tanker fleet

STS wins US Air Force KC-46 support deal

STS Aviation Group has been selected as a prime contractor for the US Air Force’s KC-46 Commercial Common Repairable Support (CASPER) programme. The multi-award, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract covers repair and exchange support for components on the Boeing KC-46 tanker fleet. STS will be eligible to compete for individual task orders during a five-year ordering period, with

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NOEMI amphibious aircraft

NOEMI lands further seaplane deal this time in the Philippines

NOEMI Aerospace (NOEMI) has signed an MoU with Philippine seaplane operator Horizon Sun Charters (HSC) covering three NOEMI amphibious aircraft, with options for two more. The agreement marks NOEMI’s entry into the Philippine market and forms part of its expansion in Southeast Asia, which the company sees as a key growth region for seaplane operations.

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InSight

Universal wins Brazil approval for InSight

Universal Avionics (Universal) has secured Brazilian certification for its InSight integrated flight display system, extending the avionics suite’s global approval footprint. Brazil’s National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC) issued a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for the installation of InSight on the Cessna Citation VII. The certification adds to existing approvals from the US Federal Aviation Administration

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