McNally Capital, a growth-focused private equity firm specialising in mid-market aerospace and defence, as well as industrial technology and services investments, has completed the acquisition of Airforce Turbine Service, Ltd. (ATS). ATS is an independent global aviation services provider with a strong reputation in maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) of the PT6A turboprop engine family. […]
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HAVELSAN has achieved EASA Level D certification for the Airbus A320 Full Flight Simulator (FFS) developed for Turkish Airlines’ training infrastructure. The A320 FFS was delivered to strengthen the airline’s pilot training capacity and operational capability. Designed to simulate three engine options across both CEO and NEO variants, the simulator provides a high degree of
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GD Helicopter Finance (GDHF) has signed an agreement to acquire NHV Group from private investment house Ardian. The transaction remains subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals, and is expected to complete in the first quarter of 2026. The change in ownership is intended to strengthen NHV’s long-term position as a leading helicopter operator
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Rise Air, the Indigenous-owned airline providing essential air services across Saskatchewan, has taken delivery of its first ATR 72-600 aircraft, becoming the launch customer for the latest-generation ATR -600 series in Canada. The aircraft is the first of three ATR 72-600s agreed under a deal signed in November 2024, with two additional brand-new aircraft scheduled
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Aergo Capital (Aergo) has announced the acquisition of two Boeing 737-800 aircraft from BBAM, further strengthening its narrow-body portfolio and building on recent fleet investment activity. The aircraft, bearing manufacturer serial numbers 42071 and 41148, are both on lease to Norwegian Air Shuttle. The transaction follows closely on the back of Aergo’s Boeing 737-8 acquisition
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Archer Aviation released plans to establish a new UK engineering hub in South West England. Through a newly formed UK subsidiary, the company plans to build and scale a local engineering team to support its growing activities in the region. The announcement follows last week’s confirmation of collaboration between Anduril UK and GKN Aerospace in
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Philippine Airlines has taken delivery of its first Airbus A350-1000, becoming the 10th airline globally to operate the largest variant of Airbus’s long-range wide-body family. The aircraft represents a significant milestone in the carrier’s fleet modernisation programme and signals a new phase in its long-haul operations. Configured in a premium three-class layout with 382 seats,
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OAG has disclosed the appointment of Filip Filipov, former Skyscanner executive, as its new Chief Executive Officer. Filipov currently serves as the company’s Chief Operating Officer and succeeds Phil Callow, who has chosen to step down after thirteen transformational years leading OAG to pursue his wider interests. Since joining the business in 2024, Filipov has
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Korea Aviation Engineering & Maintenance Service (KAEMS) has entered into a strategic collaboration with aviation advisory and ecosystem development firm Tadpole & Co., as the Korean MRO provider looks to accelerate growth and expand its international reach. KAEMS, which has benefitted from strong backing from the Korean Government, has been pursuing a clear growth strategy
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Air Lease has secured shareholder approval for its proposed acquisition, clearing a major hurdle towards the company’s sale to a new Dublin-based holding company. At a special meeting, holders of Air Lease Class A common stock voted to approve the previously announced merger agreement under which the aircraft lessor will be acquired by Sumisho Air
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