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AkzoNobel shareholders have overwhelmingly approved all resolutions related to the proposed all-share merger with Axalta at an Extraordinary General Meeting, clearing a major milestone in the transaction. Shareholders endorsed the merger, changes to the Articl... Read More »

EirTrade Aviation Maintenance (EirTrade) has secured operational authorisations from the Bailiwick of Guernsey (2-REG), the Civil Aviation Authority of the Cayman Islands (CAACI) and the Bermuda Civil Aviation Authority (BCAA) for its expanding maintenance fac... Read More »

Avolon Holdings has established a US$1.5 billion commercial paper programme through its wholly owned subsidiary, Avolon Aerospace Leasing Limited (AALL), to diversify its funding sources and strengthen access to short-term capital. Under the programme, AALL ma... Read More »

Lufthansa Technik Philippines (LHTP) has broken ground on a new wide-body MRO facility at Clark International Airport, marking a major expansion of its operations in the country. The new base maintenance centre will be built on a 157,000 m² site and will comp... Read More »

Honeywell Aerospace reported higher second-quarter sales following its separation from Honeywell International and raised parts of its 2026 financial outlook as it begins operating as an independent company. Second-quarter sales rose 5% year over year on both ... Read More »

BeauTech Power Systems (BeauTech) has appointed Francesco Baccarani as Director Asset Management – APAC, strengthening its engine leasing and asset management capabilities across the Asia-Pacific region. Based in Singapore, Baccarani will support BeauTech... Read More »

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 ... Read More »

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 experienc... Read More »

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 auct... Read More »

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 ... Read More »

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... Read More »

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 ... Read More »

The Qantas Group and Japan Airlines (JAL) have signed a binding agreement that will see the Qantas Group exit Jetstar Japan through a share buyback, paving the way for a Japanese capital-led ownership structure for the low-cost carrier. The transaction, which ... Read More »

Network Airline Management (NAM) has expanded its freighter fleet with the addition of a Boeing 747-400BCF, increasing its Boeing 747 fleet to five aircraft. The converted freighter entered service at the end of July 2026 and will operate from the company̵... Read More »

Aircraft aftermarket solutions provider 3TOP Aviation Services has appointed Matthew Clay as Chief Financial Officer. He joins the company with senior finance leadership experience across the banking, insurance and aviation sectors. He will oversee 3TOP’... Read More »

Atlas Air Worldwide (Atlas) has completed its previously announced strategic investment in Air Atlanta, acquiring a 49% minority stake in the Icelandic ACMI operator and expanding its global wide-body operating platform. As part of the transaction, Atlas subsi... Read More »

Daher Aircraft has delivered the first TBM 980 to a customer in Brazil, marking the introduction of its latest high-performance turboprop in one of the company’s key growth markets. The aircraft was delivered to a Brazilian entrepreneur upgrading from a ... Read More »

Boeing has received an amended type certificate (ATC) from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for the 737-7, clearing the aircraft for entry into commercial service. The certification follows a multi-year programme conducted under FAA oversight, in... Read More »

ITOCHU Corporation has agreed to acquire a stake in Aviation Capital Group (ACG), joining Tokyo Century in the ownership of one of the world’s largest aircraft lessors through a new joint management structure. The Japanese trading house will acquire a 50... Read More »

Dviation Technics has been appointed as the line maintenance provider for Riyadh Air at Kuala Lumpur International Airport, supporting the Saudi carrier’s launch into Southeast Asia. The appointment coincides with Riyadh Air’s inaugural service bet... Read More »