Ontic has acquired Wichita-based Aero-Mach companies

SkyWorks delivers strong quarter of global aviation mandates in Q4 2025

SkyWorks Holdings announced the completion of multiple transactions and the launch of new mandates during the fourth quarter of 2025 across its advisory and asset management platform. The firm advised a North American low-cost carrier on amendments to its aircraft order book and separately supported another North American low-cost carrier on its commercial, business and […]

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Daher is strengthening its operations on the Airbus final assembly lines in Toulouse, France

Daher expands role on Airbus wide-body assembly lines

MRO & Production

Daher is strengthening its operations on Airbus final assembly lines in Toulouse, France, supporting long-haul wide-body aircraft following the renewal of cabin outfitting contracts for the A350 and A330 programmes. On the A350, Daher is involved in one out of every two aircraft assembled, delivering high value-added services including installation, assembly, quality inspection and technical

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Boeing and Ethiopian Airlines announced the carrier’s order of nine 787 Dreamliner airplanes

Ethiopian Airlines expands Dreamliner fleet

Aircraft & Engines

Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s largest carrier, has ordered nine Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft as demand for long-haul travel continues to grow. The airline will deploy the 787-9 jets to expand its route network, which currently serves 145 international destinations. The latest 787 order follows Ethiopian Airlines’ commitment for 11 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft announced at the

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Elfly gains US foothold with US$200 million UrbanLink electric seaplane order

Elfly and UrbanLink advance electric seaplane vision

Aircraft & Engines

Elfly Group (Elfy), the developer of the all-electric amphibious aircraft NOEMI, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with UrbanLink, a US-based zero-emission mobility company backed by airline entrepreneur Ed Wegel. The agreement marks a significant step forward for both companies in advancing sustainable regional transport solutions. The MoU includes a ten plus ten soft

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CAE appoints Ryan McLeod as new CFO

People

CAE Inc. has appointed Ryan McLeod, CPA, CA, as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective 23 February 2026. In this role, McLeod will lead CAE’s global finance organisation and play a central role in advancing the company’s strategic growth and operational excellence. The appointment follows a comprehensive search process. To ensure a smooth transition, McLeod will

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Airbourne Colours to repaint Austrian Airlines’ A320 fleet

MRO & Production

Airbourne Colours, an aircraft painting and refinishing specialist, has announced a new partnership with Austrian Airlines to deliver a comprehensive painting programme for the airline’s Airbus A320 fleet. Under the agreement, ten aircraft will be repainted at Airbourne Colours’ East Midlands Airport paint facility, marking a strong start to 2026 for the company’s aircraft painting

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KKR will strengthen its ownership in Altavair and sister company AV AirFinace

KKR strengthens stake in Altavair

Financial

KKR, a global investment firm, and Altavair, a frontrunner in commercial aviation leasing and financing, have signed a definitive agreement under which KKR will increase its ownership stake in Altavair and its sister company, AV AirFinance. KKR will fund the investment from its balance sheet. The new investment deepens the long-term strategic partnership between KKR

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Parata Air launches operations with AMOS

Information Technology

Parata Air, a South Korean start-up airline, has gone live with AMOS, the maintenance and engineering solution from Swiss AviationSoftware (Swiss-AS), to support the launch of its commercial operations and future growth. Parata Air entered the market with a fleet of four aircraft, comprising two Airbus A330s and two Airbus A320s. At go-live, one A330

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TransDigm has acquired JPE and VSA for US$2.2 billion

TransDigm to acquire Jet Parts Engineering and Victor Sierra Aviation

Financial

TransDigm Group Incorporated (TransDigm) has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Jet Parts Engineering and Victor Sierra Aviation Holdings, portfolio businesses of Vance Street Capital, for approximately US$2.2 billion in cash, including certain tax benefits. The acquisition expands TransDigm’s presence in the commercial aerospace aftermarket, adding two established platforms focused on proprietary, highly engineered

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Safran agrees sale of EZAir stake to Embraer

Financial

Safran has entered into a definitive agreement with Embraer for the sale of Safran Cabin’s shares in EZAir, the companies’ 50/50 joint venture. EZAir manufactures aircraft interiors for Embraer at its facility in Chihuahua, Mexico, and also supports associated aftermarket activities, as well as related engineering and manufacturing work in Brazil. Under the terms of

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SkyWorks delivers strong quarter of global aviation mandates in Q4 2025

Daher expands role on Airbus wide-body assembly lines

Ethiopian Airlines expands Dreamliner fleet

Elfly and UrbanLink advance electric seaplane vision

CAE appoints Ryan McLeod as new CFO

Airbourne Colours to repaint Austrian Airlines’ A320 fleet

KKR strengthens stake in Altavair

Parata Air launches operations with AMOS

TransDigm to acquire Jet Parts Engineering and Victor Sierra Aviation

Safran agrees sale of EZAir stake to Embraer

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