The UK Government has confirmed a £5.4 billion (US$6.3 billion) agreement with Türkiye for 20 Typhoon fighter jets. The deal includes a full weapons and integration package and will sustain over 20,000 skilled jobs across Britain. Under the contract, BAE Systems will build major airframe components and complete final assembly in Lancashire. The company will […]
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BOC Aviation has signed a new lease agreement with Zhejiang Loong Airlines for three Airbus A320neo aircraft. The planes come from BOC Aviation’s orderbook and will be powered by CFM LEAP-1A engines. Deliveries are scheduled for 2027. Moreover, Chief Executive Steven Townend said the deal reinforces the company’s presence in China. He noted that the
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CAE has signed an agreement to deliver a Boeing 737MAX full-flight simulator to MAB Academy, the training division of Malaysia Airlines Group. The move builds on nearly two decades of collaboration between the two companies. It reflects their shared goal of improving pilot training and operational safety. The simulator will be installed at MAB Academy’s
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Aeronautical Engineers, Inc. (AEI), a specialist in passenger-to-freighter conversions, has launched its new B737-900 Extended Range Special Freighter (B737-900ERSF) programme. The company, a Boeing-licensed third-party STC provider, is developing the conversion under its existing licensing agreement. This new project expands AEI’s growing portfolio and underlines its focus on innovation and operational efficiency. It also reflects
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Britten-Norman, the British maker of the iconic Islander aircraft, has introduced a new Aircraft Brokerage and Trade-In Service. The programme gives operators full lifecycle support, allowing them to upgrade to new Islanders with ease. The company will handle aircraft sales, trade-ins, or refurbishments to keep fleets operational without interruption. The service is already in use.
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The Hiroshima City Fire Services Bureau has received its first Airbus H160 helicopter, becoming the world’s first firefighting operator of this helicopter. The aircraft will begin service in early 2026. It will support firefighting, search and rescue, medical emergencies and disaster response. It will also be used for aerial surveys of affected areas. The H160
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Saab has appointed Marcus Wandt as Senior Vice President and head of its new Group Strategy and Technology function. The division will strengthen Saab’s strategic position and focus on group-level strategy, technology, mergers and acquisitions, partnerships and new ventures. Wandt, currently Chief Innovation Officer, brings a unique mix of experience to the role. A former
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Textron reported third quarter 2025 income from continuing operations of US$1.31 per share, up from US$1.18 in the same quarter of 2024. Adjusted income from continuing operations reached US$1.55 per share, compared to US$1.40 a year earlier. Total revenue increased by 5%, supported by gains at Aviation, Bell, and Textron Systems. Chairman and CEO Scott
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SalamAir has signed a ten-year memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Mach Aerospace International (MAI) to set up an aircraft wheels and brakes maintenance centre in Oman. Under the deal, SalamAir will provide MAI with a full set of specialised wheels and brakes shop tools. MAI will build and operate the new facility at Muscat International
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American Airlines Group has announced its financial results for the third quarter of 2025, reporting record revenue of US$13.7 billion. Despite the strong performance, the airline posted a GAAP net loss of US$114 million, equivalent to US$(0.17) per diluted share. Excluding net special items, American Airlines reported an adjusted net loss of US$111 million, also
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