Lufthansa’s restored ‘Super Star’ to take pride of place in new visitor centre

The former flagship of Lufthansa, the Lockheed L-1649A Super Star, has been meticulously restored to its 1950s glory, complete with its classic livery. In recent weeks, the aircraft underwent a full repaint at Münster/Osnabrück Airport, a task entrusted to Altitude Paint Services (APS). The work was made possible through the generous contribution of Hamburg-based manufacturer […]

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Embraer strengthens Lithuanian ties with new aerospace and defence agreements

Military & Defense

Embraer has signed a series of memorandums of understanding (MoUs) with eight leading Lithuanian institutions and companies, marking a decisive move towards deepening collaboration in aerospace, defence, and technological innovation. The agreements were concluded with Kaunas University of Technology, Vilnius Gediminas Technical University, Aktyvus Photonics, J&C Aero, Nordic Aircraft Systems, Brolis Defence, DAT, and the

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Crestone has announced the creation of Blue Crest Aviation Partners (Blue Crest)

Newly launched Blue Crest to target mid-life aircraft market

Other News

Crestone Air Partners (Crestone), a wholly owned subsidiary of Air T, has announced the creation of Blue Crest Aviation Partners (Blue Crest), a new joint venture with funds managed by Blue Owl Capital. The initiative is designed to acquire mid-life commercial jet aircraft on lease to airlines worldwide, focusing on a disciplined, income-oriented investment strategy.

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Natixis CIB underwrites loan for LATAM’s A321ceo fleet financing

Financial

Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking (Natixis CIB) has successfully underwritten a senior secured term loan to finance eleven Airbus A321ceo aircraft for LATAM Airlines Group S.A., the largest airline group in Latin America. LATAM, headquartered in Santiago, Chile, operates an extensive domestic and international route network, serving both passenger and cargo markets. Its diversified fleet,

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BeauTech acquires 11 CF34-10E6 engines from JetBlue

Aircraft & Engines

BeauTech Power Systems has signed a sale-and-purchase agreement with JetBlue Airways (JetBlue) to acquire 11 General Electric CF34-10E6 engines, further expanding its engine leasing portfolio. The newly acquired engines will play a critical role in supporting fleet transitions, bridging maintenance periods, and extending the operational life of aircraft for airlines and maintenance, repair and overhaul

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Magnetic MRO integrates AMOS with SkySelect to streamline procurement

Information Technology

Magnetic MRO has finalised a full two-way integration between SkySelect’s aviation parts procurement platform and AMOS, the maintenance management system developed by Swiss Aviation Software (Swiss-AS). The integration is designed to modernise and streamline the company’s parts procurement workflow, enhancing efficiency across its maintenance operations. By enabling seamless, live data exchange between AMOS and SkySelect,

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HAECO renews base maintenance contract with ASLB

MRO & Production

HAECO has renewed its long-term partnership with ASL Airlines Belgium (ASLB) through a new base maintenance agreement that will run from 2026 to 2029. Under the extended deal, HAECO will continue to provide base maintenance services for ASLB’s Boeing 747-400ERF freighter fleet at its facility in Xiamen, China. The extension reinforces a collaboration that began

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Bombardier unveils major U.S. service network expansion

MRO & Production

Bombardier has announced a large-scale expansion of its services and support network across the U.S., in a move designed to meet the growing demand for manufacturer-backed aircraft maintenance and care. The multi-phase, multi-site initiative will roll out over the coming years, targeting both existing operational regions and new strategic locations. The expansion reflects the rapid

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elfc secures 50 LEAP engines in landmark deal with CFM

Aircraft & Engines, Top Stories

Engine Lease Finance Corporation (elfc), headquartered in Shannon, Ireland, has announced the execution of a purchase agreement with CFM International for the acquisition of 50 LEAP spare engines. The deal, confirmed on August 7, 2025, includes a combination of LEAP-1A and LEAP-1B models and represents the largest single transaction in the company’s history. This strategic

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Airlink and Azorra have inked lease agreements for ten E-195-E2 jets

Airlink signs lease for ten new Embraer E195-E2 aircraft

Aircraft & Engines, Top Stories

Airlink, South Africa’s full-service airline, has finalised a lease agreement with US-based lessor Azorra for ten brand-new Embraer E195-E2 aircraft, with first delivery expected later this year, with all aircraft scheduled to arrive by 2027. The agreement follows Airlink’s previously announced selection of the E195-E2, the latest and most efficient variant in Embraer’s E-Jet family.

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