Bombardier has announced that AB Jets has received its first Challenger 3500 aircraft, marking an important step for the long-time charter operator. The new jet joins AB Jets’ existing fleet of nine Learjet 60 aircraft and introduces a new level of comfort and technology. This is the first of three Challenger 3500 jets that the […]
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BOC Aviation Limited has released its operational results for Q3 2025, ended September 30, 2025. The figures reflect steady progress and continued strength across the company’s core activities. BOC Aviation remains well positioned in the global leasing market, supported by a disciplined approach to fleet management and funding. At the end of Q3, the company
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In a highly competitive market, airlines across Europe are searching for ways to reduce operating costs. Expanding fleets, record passenger demand, and the complexity of managing MRO work internally are driving many carriers to outsource services to specialised providers. Wheels and brakes maintenance is one area where outsourcing is growing rapidly. Fast Growth in Just
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Boeing has been awarded a new contract worth more than US$173 million by the U.S. Air Force to produce eight additional MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopters. The agreement also covers training and sustainment support. It follows a previous US$178 million contract for seven aircraft, bringing the total number now under contract to 34. This latest order
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GKN Aerospace’s Dutch business, GKN Fokker, has signed a new memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Airbus Helicopters. The signing took place on October 1, during the visit of Their Majesties King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands to Airbus in Toulouse. The royal visit underscores the strategic value of the long-standing relationship between Airbus,
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Aircraft investment specialist Stratos has confirmed an agreement to forward sell its sole-managed Airbus A380-800, MSN190, to Emirates when the lease ends in 2027. The deal was made on behalf of a group of Asia-based institutional investors. It follows a long-term lease first arranged by Stratos in 2015. This agreement highlights Stratos’ strength in handling
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Air Canada’s network planning team is eagerly awaiting the arrival of its first Airbus A321XLR. The aircraft will open new markets and reshape the airline’s medium-haul international network. For years, the team has been studying data to decide where this new aircraft can have the greatest impact. With the first delivery approaching, those plans are
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Lufthansa Technik (LHT) and HENSOLDT have unveiled a new generation of onboard recorders for the Airbus A320 family, offering major advances in data storage, reliability, and maintenance efficiency. These next-generation cockpit voice and flight data recorders (CVR/FDR) exceed the latest international standards while providing airlines with a practical retrofit option to meet forthcoming regulatory changes.
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Air Lease has released its update on aircraft investments, sales, and related activities for the third quarter of 2025, highlighting steady growth in its global fleet and continued progress on key transactions. As of September 30, 2025, Air Lease’s fleet comprised 503 owned aircraft and a further 50 managed aircraft. In addition, the company maintains
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AFG has announced the appointment of Mr Shiekuma Gemade as its new Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer (COO), marking a pivotal addition to its leadership team. Gemade brings with him more than 20 years of expertise across aviation, MRO, and airline management. Over the course of his career, he has overseen aircraft acquisitions,
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