15 October 2026

Gripen fighter jet

Saab secures SEK 1.3 billion order for Gripen flight control computer

Saab has received a SEK 1.3 billion order from Sweden’s Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) to develop a new-generation flight control computer for the Gripen fighter aircraft, with deliveries planned for 2030. The programme will replace the aircraft’s existing flight control computer with a future-proof system designed to meet long-term requirements for availability, performance and security […]

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BBAM

BBAM closes third aviation fund

BBAM Limited Partnership (BBAM), a global aviation investment manager, has announced the final close of its third flagship aviation fund, Incline Aviation III, with total capital commitments exceeding US$1.7 billion. The fund continues the investment strategy developed through its predecessors, targeting opportunities across the commercial aviation market, including aircraft, engines and related credit investments. Incline

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LATAM signs component support deal for E195-E2 fleet

Embraer and LATAM Airlines Group have signed a Component Pool Programme agreement to support the introduction of 24 Embraer E195-E2 aircraft ordered by the airline group. LATAM also holds options to purchase a further 50 aircraft. The agreement will provide comprehensive component support for LATAM’s E195-E2 fleet under Embraer’s Pool Programme, helping to optimise aircraft

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Airbus forecasts aviation services market to exceed US$420 billion by 2045

Airbus expects global demand for aviation services to double from 2026, reaching more than US$420 billion by 2045, as the worldwide aircraft fleet expands and passenger numbers rise. The services market, which supports the resilience of the aviation industry, is forecast to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.8%, supporting a global

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SITA to acquire Collins Aerospace Airport Solutions

SITA to acquire Collins Aerospace airport technology business

SITA has agreed to acquire Collins Aerospace Airport Solutions, expanding its passenger processing, baggage handling and airport operations technology capabilities as it seeks to deliver more seamless and resilient services across the air transport industry. Collins Aerospace Airport Solutions provides technology and operational expertise spanning the passenger journey, from check-in and self-service facilities to baggage

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