BARIG has welcomed AJet as its newest member

BARIG welcomes fast-growing low-cost carrier AJet

The international airline association BARIG (Board of Airline Representatives in Germany) continues to expand its membership, welcoming Turkish carrier AJet as the latest addition to its network. AJet is Türkiye’s newest low-cost airline and a rapidly growing subsidiary of Turkish Airlines, offering connections between Europe, the Middle East, North Africa and Central Asia. The airline […]

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Representatives of Embraer and Adani at the MoU signing

Embraer and Adani move to build India’s regional aircraft capability

MRO & Production

Embraer and Adani Defence & Aerospace (Adani) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to explore the development of an integrated regional transport aircraft ecosystem in India, signalling a significant step towards strengthening the country’s domestic aviation and aerospace capabilities. The collaboration brings together Embraer’s global experience in aircraft design and manufacturing with Adani’s expanding

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Christian Hansen joins SkyWorks as Senior Adviser

People

Christian Hansen is joining SkyWorks as Senior Advisor, further strengthening the company’s senior coverage team as SkyWorks continues to expand its global advisory and investment banking platform. Hansen brings a global perspective and deep expertise in aviation finance, developed over more than three decades of advising airlines, lessors and financial institutions. SkyWorks said his experience

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GE reaches hybrid electric engine milestone

Aircraft & Engines

GE Aerospace, the parent company of CFM International, has achieved a significant new testing milestone in hybrid electric aviation, successfully demonstrating power transfer, extraction and injection on a high-bypass commercial turbofan engine. The achievement follows ground testing of a modified GE Passport engine, completed in 2025 at GE’s Peebles Test Operation as part of NASA’s

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Airbus has logged 544 gross orders (536 net) from 205 customers across 50 countries in 2025 © Airbus

Airbus Helicopters secures strong 2025 order momentum

Aircraft & Engines

Airbus Helicopters recorded a robust performance in 2025, logging 544 gross orders (536 net) from 205 customers across 50 countries, underlining sustained growth across both civil and military markets. The company delivered 392 helicopters during the year and achieved a 51% share of the civil and parapublic market, while its military market share rose to

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FL Technics opens Dubai components hub

MRO & Production

FL Technics has opened a new EAMS warehouse in Dubai, enhancing its aircraft component support capabilities across the Middle East and Africa. Located in one of the fastest-growing aviation markets, the new facility is designed to accelerate the delivery of critical aircraft components to regional customers. By reducing lead times, the warehouse will help airlines

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DHL introduces two new aircraft powering DHL Express operations across West Africa

DHL boosts West African air freight capacity with two more B737-400s

Aircraft & Engines

DHL Aviation has introduced two fully branded Boeing 737-400 aircraft into its Sub-Saharan African (SSA) network, unveiling them at Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos. The move represents a notable step in DHL’s continued investment in strengthening logistics infrastructure across the region, with a particular focus on West Africa’s fast-growing trade corridors. The additional aircraft

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SkyWorks and LuminArx launch US$1bn aviation lending platform

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SkyWorks Holdings has partnered with LuminArx Capital Management to launch SkyLight Aero Finance Holdings DAC (SkyLight), a new platform providing secured debt financing to the global commercial aviation market. SkyLight aims initially to underwrite up to US$1 billion in loans and finance leases secured against commercial aircraft and engines. The platform combines SkyWorks’ aviation, asset

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Newbow Aerospace has opened an new GSE factory © Newbow Aerospace

Newbow Aerospace opens new facility and secures key airline contracts

MRO & Production

Newbow Aerospace (Newbow) has begun 2026 by opening a new production facility in the UK and securing several airline ground support equipment (GSE) contracts, following a record year of growth and new business wins. The GSE manufacturer has doubled its manufacturing capacity with the launch of a new 4,000 ft² fabrication facility in the West

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Alaska Air Group has reported its fourth quarter and full year 2025 results © Alaska Airlines

Alaska Airlines profits fall as integration advances

Financial

Alaska Airlines reported GAAP net income of US$21 million for the fourth quarter of 2025 and US$100 million, for the full year. This compares with GAAP net income of US$71 million in the fourth quarter of 2024 and US$395 million for that full year. Excluding special items and other adjustments, net income for the fourth

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BARIG welcomes fast-growing low-cost carrier AJet

Embraer and Adani move to build India’s regional aircraft capability

Christian Hansen joins SkyWorks as Senior Adviser

GE reaches hybrid electric engine milestone

Airbus Helicopters secures strong 2025 order momentum

FL Technics opens Dubai components hub

DHL boosts West African air freight capacity with two more B737-400s

SkyWorks and LuminArx launch US$1bn aviation lending platform

Newbow Aerospace opens new facility and secures key airline contracts

Alaska Airlines profits fall as integration advances

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