Heike Tamm

Boeing, Uzbekistan Airways signing ceremony at the C5+1 Summit in Washington, DC © Boeing

Three Central Asian airlines expand fleets with major Boeing orders

Boeing has announced a series of major aircraft deals with Central Asian airlines, signalling a new phase of growth and modernisation for the region’s carriers. Air Astana, Somon Air, and Uzbekistan Airways have all committed to significant orders for Boeing’s advanced 787 Dreamliner and 737 MAX aircraft. Air Astana, Kazakhstan’s flag carrier, plans to purchase

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Satair and GAMECO have signed an LOI to strengthen their strategic partnership

Satair and GAMECO ink new Airbus material support deal

Satair has signed a letter of intent (LOI) with Guangzhou Aircraft Maintenance Engineering (GAMECO). The agreement aims to expand their long-term Integrated Material Services (IMS) programme, including material support for the Airbus A350 platform. This move builds on the successful performance of IMS since its launch in 2022. It also deepens a strategic partnership that

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Royal Aero acquires two Boeing 777-300ER aircraft

Royal Aero GmbH has announced the successful acquisition of two Boeing 777-300ER aircraft, currently on lease to a leading European operator. This marks a key step in strengthening Royal Aero’s aircraft leasing platform and supports its long-term ambitions in the wide-body market. Paul Jackson, Chief Commercial Officer at Royal Aero, said: “This acquisition reflects our

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Jim Currier

Honeywell names Jim Currier to lead independent aerospace company

Honeywell has named Jim Currier as President and Chief Executive Officer of Honeywell Aerospace. The business will become an independent, publicly traded company after a planned spin-off expected in the second half of 2026. This marks a major step in Honeywell’s long-term growth plan. At the same time, Honeywell announced Craig Arnold as Chairman of

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ForeFlight © Jeppesen ForeFlight

Jeppesen ForeFlight takes off as independent digital aviation firm

Jeppesen ForeFlight has launched as a new digital aviation company. It follows its split from Boeing and sale to software investor Thoma Bravo. The deal, worth US$10.55 billion in cash, marks a major change in the aviation technology sector. Brad Surak, former head of Boeing’s Digital Aviation Solutions, becomes Chief Executive Officer. “Backed by 90

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Simon Goodson (l) and Auvinash Narayen © AerFin

AerFin completes successful transition of two A320 aircraft

AerFin has completed the transition of two Airbus A320 airframes to a leading aviation investor. The transfer of the second aircraft followed soon after the first, with both now placed into service with an airline operator. The swift turnaround highlights AerFin’s efficiency in managing complex asset transitions and its strong relationships within the global aviation

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