Midnight aircraft in Soracle livery © Archer

Japan Airlines consortium chosen for Tokyo’s eVTOL project

Archer Aviation has announced that the Japan Airlines-led consortium, featuring the Archer Midnight aircraft, has been selected by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government to take part in phase one of Tokyo’s “eVTOL Implementation Project.” This first phase will evaluate market potential and develop the necessary operational ecosystem. It will pave the way for planned demonstration flights […]

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SAEL seals engine deal with Frontier Airlines

Aircraft & Engines

SMBC Aero Engine Lease (SAEL) has finalised a sale-and-leaseback agreement with Frontier Airlines for five Pratt & Whitney PW1100G engines. The engines will be delivered in 2025 from Frontier’s existing spares orderbook, marking another milestone in the growing partnership between the two companies. Robert Fanning, Vice President of Fleet at Frontier Airlines, welcomed the agreement,

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Airbus Flight Academy and Sevenair sign partnership agreement at EATS 2025 in Portugal. © Airbus

Airbus Flight Academy expands pilot training network with Sevenair Academy

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Airbus Flight Academy has joined forces with Sevenair Academy, one of Europe’s largest flight training institutions, to meet the growing global demand for pilots. The agreement, signed at the European Airline Training Symposium (EATS) in Portugal, strengthens Airbus’ training network and supports the preparation of future aviation professionals. According to the latest Airbus Global Services

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Australian Government backs Air T’s bid for Rex

Financial

The Australian Government has thrown its support behind Air T’s plan to acquire and recapitalise Rex Airlines (Rex). Under the proposal, Air T will inject AUS$50 million into the carrier, while the Government will restructure existing debt and provide a new commercial loan of up to AUS$60 million to strengthen the airline’s finances. In return,

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JR Hammond, founder and Executive Director, Canadian Advanced Air Mobility (l), Sheradin Fabrizius, Sales Director, BETA Technologies (m) and Danny Sitnam, President and CEO, Helijet

BETA and Helijet advance electric aviation in Western Canada

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Canada’s advanced air mobility sector reached a major milestone on November 4. Helijet International and the Canadian Advanced Air Mobility consortium welcomed the arrival of BETA Technologies’ ALIA CTOL aircraft at Vancouver International Airport. It is the first time BETA has flown its electric passenger and cargo aircraft into Western Canada. This flight marks another

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Shutdown could close parts of US airspace

Other News

The United States government shutdown is showing no signs of ending, it has now lasted more than a month; the aviation system, one of the most complex in the world, is now under real pressure. Transport Secretary Sean Duffy has warned that parts of the nation’s airspace could be closed if the shutdown continues. He

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Pegasus Airlines Airbus A320 © AirTeamImages

Turkish Technic and Pegasus Airlines sign new maintenance deals

MRO & Production

Turkish Technic has further expanded its partnership with Pegasus Airlines through two new contracts for the carrier’s Airbus A320neo fleet. The agreements, which cover landing gear overhaul and base maintenance, mark another step in the long-standing cooperation between the two Turkish aviation companies. Under the renewed six-year deal, Turkish Technic will deliver comprehensive landing gear

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AerFin completes first CFM56 top case repair

MRO & Production

AerFin has achieved a key milestone in expanding its maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) operations. The company has completed its first top case repair on a CFM56-5B engine at its in-house facility. The repair followed a bird strike that damaged blades inside the high-pressure compressor (HPC). Instead of replacing the entire section, AerFin engineers removed

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WLFC reports strong Q3 growth as engine leasing demand soars

Financial

Willis Lease Finance Corporation (WLFC) reported solid third-quarter results for 2025, reflecting strong momentum in the global aviation market. Total revenue reached US$183.4 million, up 25.4% from US$146.2 million in the same period last year. Core lease rent and maintenance reserve revenues rose to US$152.6 million, an increase of 33.1% from US$114.7 million in 2024.

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CDB Aviation completes Airbus delivery mandate for Volaris

Aircraft & Engines

CDB Aviation has finalised a deal to deliver five Airbus A320neo-family aircraft to its long-time customer, Volaris. The agreement adds to a strong relationship between the two companies. So far, CDB Aviation has leased 16 aircraft to the Mexican low-cost carrier. The latest sale-and- leaseback transactions, completed since July 2024, include two A320neo and three

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Heike Tamm

Japan Airlines consortium chosen for Tokyo’s eVTOL project

SAEL seals engine deal with Frontier Airlines

Airbus Flight Academy expands pilot training network with Sevenair Academy

Australian Government backs Air T’s bid for Rex

BETA and Helijet advance electric aviation in Western Canada

Shutdown could close parts of US airspace

Turkish Technic and Pegasus Airlines sign new maintenance deals

AerFin completes first CFM56 top case repair

WLFC reports strong Q3 growth as engine leasing demand soars

CDB Aviation completes Airbus delivery mandate for Volaris

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