2 October 2026

Matt Hoesley

Altavair names new CEO in leadership shake-up

Aircraft leasing and asset management company Altavair is reshuffling its senior leadership, with CEO Steve Rimmer set to become Executive Chairman from January 1, 2027. Matt Hoesley, who joined Altavair in 2005, will succeed Rimmer as CEO and President. Dimitrios Kotinis will become Chief Commercial Officer, overseeing marketing, trading, pricing, risk and capital markets. Rimmer […]

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Ontic has acquired Wichita-based Aero-Mach companies

Ontic acquires Aero-Mach companies

Ontic has acquired Wichita-based Aero-Mach companies, adding the aerospace group’s manufacturing, distribution and aftermarket capabilities to its portfolio. Aero-Mach, which has more than 50 years of aviation experience, comprises three specialist businesses: Aero-Mach Labs, Aero-Mach Wilco and Aero-Mach TCO. Aero-Mach Labs provides aerospace manufacturing, technical services and repair and overhaul capabilities, while Aero-Mach Wilco distributes

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FL Technics Indonesia and GE Aerospace have inked a service support agreement for avionics systems

FL Technics Indonesia to partner with GE Aerospace under new avionics agreement

FL Technics Indonesia has signed a service support agreement with GE Aerospace covering avionics systems for Boeing 737 and Airbus A320 aircraft at its facilities in Jakarta and Bali. The agreement makes FL Technics Indonesia the first MRO provider in Indonesia to partner with GE Aerospace under the arrangement. The deal was signed at MRO

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Opening a new chapter; Pegasus Airlines, Czech Airlines and Smartwing Group

Pegasus completes Czech Airlines, Smartwings Group takeover

Pegasus Airlines has completed its acquisition of Czech Airlines and Smartwings Group after securing all required regulatory approvals and meeting customary closing conditions. The deal expands Pegasus’s international footprint and brings together two established airline businesses with complementary networks and operations. The combined fleet exceeds 175 aircraft, with further growth supported by firm orders for

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GDHF has signed a €125+ million finance agreement

GDHF secures €125+ million financing for helicopter fleet expansion

GD Helicopter Finance (GDHF) has secured more than €125+ million in financing from the Landesbank Hessen-Thüringen Girozentrale (Helaba) and BayernLB, with support from Bpifrance, to fund the acquisition of new Airbus helicopters in 2026 and 2027. The financing agreements will support the company’s purchase of multiple factory-new Airbus H175 and H160 helicopters. The facility was

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