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Allegiant and Sun Country Airlines to Combine

Allegiant and Sun Country Airlines sign definitive merger agreement

Financial

Allegiant and Sun Country Airlines have announced a definitive merger agreement under which Allegiant will acquire Sun Country in a combined cash and share transaction valuing the airline at approximately US$1.5 billion, including US$0.4 billion of net debt. The implied value is US$18.89 per Sun Country share. Under the terms of the agreement, Sun Country […]

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BOC Aviation delivers record transaction activity in 2025

Aircraft & Engines

BOC Aviation has reported a strong operational performance for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2025, underpinned by one of the largest volumes of transactions in its history. Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director Steven Townend said the company delivered robust execution across its platform during the year, reinforcing its position as

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CDB Aviation secures Sustainability-Linked Loan

Financial

CDB Aviation Hong Kong (Limited), a Hong Kong–incorporated entity wholly owned by CDB Aviation, has executed a new Sustainability-Linked Loan (SLL) transaction, anchored by a five-year unsecured term loan facility totalling US$710 million. The transaction was completed on December 19, 2025. The financing represents a significant milestone for CDB Aviation, as it marks the first

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José Antonio Barrionuevo

IAG appoints José Antonio Barrionuevo as new CFO

People

International Airlines Group (IAG) has announced that Nicholas Cadbury will step down from his current role and leave the Group with effect from June 2026. José Antonio Barrionuevo has been appointed Chief Financial Officer, also effective from June 2026. He brings extensive experience in financial leadership and business transformation within the aviation sector. Barrionuevo currently

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TrueNoord has sold two Embraer E190 aircraft to Airlink

Strategic Embraer sale boosts Airlink resilience

Aircraft & Engines

TrueNoord has announced the sale of two Embraer E190 aircraft to its existing customer, Airlink, in a transaction that highlights the lessor’s flexibility, commercial agility and close collaboration with operators navigating a complex global aviation environment. The aircraft were delivered to Airlink in December 2025, reinforcing a long-standing relationship between the two companies. The transaction

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Official ground-breaking of the new MRO facility in Istanbul, Türkiye

Rolls-Royce and Turkish Technic break ground on new MRO hub

MRO & Production

Rolls-Royce and Turkish Technic have broken ground on Turkish Technic’s state-of-the-art maintenance centre at Istanbul Airport. Announced in May 2025 as the latest addition to the Rolls-Royce MRO network, the facility will strengthen Turkish Technic’s position at the forefront of the maintenance industry. It will also complement Rolls-Royce’s existing MRO footprint and support growing long-term

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Sailors refuel a CH-53K King Stallion assigned to U.S. Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 461 during flight operations

GE Aerospace secures US$1.4bn CH-53K engine contract

Military & Defense

GE Aerospace has been awarded a US$1.4 billion contract by Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) covering Lots 9–13 of its T408 engines, extending its support for the US Marine Corps’ most advanced heavy-lift helicopter, the Sikorsky CH-53K® King Stallion. The CH-53K is capable of lifting up to 36,000 pounds, refuelling in mid-air, and delivering ship-to-shore

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Tom Owen

HAECO appoints Tom Owen as Group Director Corporate Development

People

The HAECO Group has announced the appointment of Tom Owen as Group Director Corporate Development, effective January 2026. Owen brings 30 years of aviation leadership experience spanning sales, revenue management, logistics and regional management in Hong Kong and internationally, most notably with Cathay. In his new role, he will help shape HAECO’s strategic direction, lead

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