Lufthansa Technik extends support deals with Air Canada

Lufthansa Technik and Air Canada have reinforced their longstanding partnership by renewing and extending multiple exclusive agreements for aircraft technical services ahead of schedule. The extended contracts include engine maintenance services for the CFM56-5B engines and total component support (TCS) for Air Canada’s Boeing 777 and 737 MAX fleets. Under the renewed engine maintenance agreement, […]

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Demand for 777-300ER P2F soars amid feedstock shortage

Aircraft & Engines

IBA, the aviation market intelligence and advisory firm, has reported a sharp rise in demand for Boeing 777-300ER passenger-to-freighter (P2F) conversions. This surge is being driven by a growing need for large wide-body freighter capacity and the looming end of Boeing 777F production in 2027, following ICAO emissions mandates. However, despite heightened interest from airlines

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A Corsair Airbus A330-300 has been delivered to Amazon for P2F conversion

Stratos delivers A330 to Amazon for cargo conversion

MRO & Production

Stratos, the prominent aircraft investment specialist and asset manager, has successfully delivered an Airbus A330-300 aircraft to Amazon. The aircraft, previously operated by Corsair, will now undergo a passenger-to-freighter (P2F) conversion as part of Amazon’s ongoing expansion of its dedicated air cargo operations. This transaction underscores Stratos’ capability in managing the placement of mid-life wide-body

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Elfly Group signed a deal with Cambodia’s VET Airways for five ‘NOEMI’ seaplanes

Elfly signs US$50 million deal with VET Airways

Aircraft & Engines

Elfly Group, the Norwegian developer of the all-electric NOEMI (No Emissions Electric Seaplane), has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Cambodia’s VET Airways for the sale of five aircraft, valued at US$50 million. The agreement underlines a shared ambition to bring clean, versatile air transport to Southeast Asia, enabling access to both airports and

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AerFin acquires four A320neo aircraft to boost global aftermarket support

Aircraft & Engines

AerFin has announced a strategic acquisition of four A320neo aircraft in collaboration with a Middle Eastern investor. This move marks a significant expansion of AerFin’s capabilities in the global aviation aftermarket and reflects its commitment to sustainable, cost-effective support solutions for airlines, lessors, and maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) providers The 2017 vintage aircraft, acquired

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TXT Group has completed the acquisition of SmartRoutes® from Nexteon Technologies

Astronics strengthens certification capabilities with Envoy Aerospace acquisition

Financial

Astronics Corporation has reported the acquisition of Envoy Aerospace. The US$8 million deal aims to strengthen Astronics’ capabilities in aircraft connectivity, in-seat power systems and cabin modifications. Envoy Aerospace is a well-established provider of FAA Organisation Designation Authorisation (ODA) services, specialising in type certification solutions for aircraft and rotorcraft. The company supports customers in securing

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Peter Fortune, Member of Parliament for Bromley and Biggin Hill, and Sander Podgoric, General Manager of Bombardier’s London Biggin Hill Service Centre, tour the facility during a visit highlighting the progress of the new paint facility

Bombardier expands Biggin Hill site with new paint facility

MRO & Production

Bombardier has confirmed it has made significant progress in the construction of its new 51,000 ft² paint facility at the London Biggin Hill Service Centre. The project has already completed essential groundwork and foundation stages, with the steel hangar structure advancing and cladding work underway. This latest development further enhances the centre’s growing reputation as

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AELF secures US$31 million loan from Absa Bank

Financial

Aircraft Engine Lease Finance (AELF), a commercial aircraft lessor based in Chicago, has finalised a US$31 million loan agreement with Absa Bank Group of South Africa. The loan is secured against an Airbus A330-300 currently on lease to South African Airways (SAA), which AELF recently acquired from a consortium of major international lenders, including Deutsche

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FDH Hardware has signed a supply agreement with MS Aerospace © MS Aerospace

FDH Hardware and MS Aerospace extend fastener supply for F-35 programme

Military & Defense

FDH Hardware, part of FDH Aero, has signed a two-year supply agreement with MS Aerospace, a manufacturer of high-strength fasteners for critical aerospace and defence platforms. The agreement designates FDH Hardware’s Arlington International Aviation Products (AIAP) brand as the primary supplier of MS Aerospace fasteners for the Lockheed Martin F-35 programme. Under the contract, F-35

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Moonware to trial HALO platform at Tokyo Haneda Airport

Information Technology

Moonware has announced a trial of its ground traffic control platform, HALO, at Tokyo International Airport (HND) in partnership with Japan Airlines (JAL) and JAL Ground Service (JGS). The trial represents a move towards more efficient, digitised ground handling processes at one of the busiest and most demanding airports in the world. The HALO platform

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Lufthansa Technik extends support deals with Air Canada

Demand for 777-300ER P2F soars amid feedstock shortage

Stratos delivers A330 to Amazon for cargo conversion

Elfly signs US$50 million deal with VET Airways

AerFin acquires four A320neo aircraft to boost global aftermarket support

Astronics strengthens certification capabilities with Envoy Aerospace acquisition

Bombardier expands Biggin Hill site with new paint facility

AELF secures US$31 million loan from Absa Bank

FDH Hardware and MS Aerospace extend fastener supply for F-35 programme

Moonware to trial HALO platform at Tokyo Haneda Airport

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