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The Kingdom of Thailand has ordered four Gripen fighter aircraft © Saab

Thailand orders next-generation Gripen fighters in SEK 5.3 billion deal

Saab has confirmed the signing of a major contract with the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) for the supply of four Gripen E/F fighter aircraft to the Kingdom of Thailand. Valued at approximately SEK 5.3 billion (€469 million), the agreement covers the delivery of three Gripen E and one Gripen F models, along with associated […]

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Construction of Vietjet’s aircraft maintenance hub at Long Thanh Airport has started

Vietjet has officially begun construction on its Aircraft Maintenance and Engineering Center at Long Thanh International Airport, marking a key development in both the airline’s growth and Vietnam’s aviation sector. The project is part of a nationwide programme of 80 landmark initiatives commemorating the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day (September 2,

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LOT Polish Airlines reports record passenger numbers in July

LOT Polish Airlines has reported outstanding results for July 2025, carrying over 1.18 million passengers and covering a total of 15.5 million kilometres. This performance marks the best month in the 96-year history of the airline, following an already exceptional first half of the year. Both passenger numbers and aircraft flight hours reached historic highs,

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China Airlines has taken delivery of two new A321neo aircraft of lease from Air Lease © AirTeamImages

New A321neos strengthen China Airlines’ global network strategy

Air Lease Corporation (Air Lease) has confirmed the lease and delivery of two additional Airbus A321-200neo aircraft to China Airlines, further strengthening its partnership with the Taiwan-based flag carrier. These aircraft were delivered on the 16th and 20, of August, marking the seventh and eighth A321neos to join the airline under long-term lease agreements from

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airBaltic secures strategic investment and strengthens Supervisory Board

Latvia’s national airline, airBaltic, has wrapped up the attraction of a strategic investor, with Lufthansa Group stepping in alongside a matching co-investment from the Latvian state. All agreements are signed and formalities complete, bringing the total fresh funding to €28 million (US$32.5 million) and cementing a closer industrial link between the two airlines. Next, the

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Avolon delivers first of six B737-8 MAXs to Virgin Australia

Aviation finance company Avolon, has announced the delivery of the first of six Boeing 737-8 MAX aircraft to Virgin Australia as part of a sale-and-leaseback agreement. The deal further strengthens the long-standing partnership between the lessor and the airline, which dates back to 2011. Avolon currently leases eight aircraft to Virgin Australia, and this latest

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Jordan Airmotive signs CFM56-7B MRO agreement with Texel Air

Jordan Airmotive has announced the signing of a significant long-term general terms agreement (GTA) with Texel Air, a Bahrain-based ACMI/charter cargo airline that also operates as a certified airframe MRO provider. The partnership will see Jordan Airmotive deliver comprehensive maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services for Texel Air’s CFM56-7B engines, ensuring consistent reliability and efficiency

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BOC Aviation reports record first-half 2025 core profits

BOC Aviation has released its unaudited financial results for the first six months of 2025, highlighting strong growth in profitability, revenues and fleet expansion. The company posted a net profit after tax (NPAT) of US$342 million, representing a 20% rise in core profits compared with the previous year’s underlying performance. This figure marked a record

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Ribbon-cutting ceremony at Bombardier’s new Moorpark manufacturing facility © Bombardier

Bombardier inaugurates new Moorpark manufacturing facility

Bombardier has inaugurated its newly relocated and expanded component manufacturing facility in Moorpark, California, marking a significant step in strengthening its United States operations. The new 46,000-ft² site replaces Bombardier’s Los Angeles-area facility, which the company acquired in 2022, and provides a modern, state-of-the-art environment for the production of components used in its flagship Global

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