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GE9X engine © GE Aerospace

China Airlines signs GE9X engine support deal with GE Aerospace

GE Aerospace has entered into a multi-year service agreement with China Airlines for the maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) of GE9X engines that will power the carrier’s 14 new Boeing 777X aircraft. This agreement further strengthens the long-standing relationship between the two companies, which began in 1999 with China Airlines’ purchase of GE-powered Boeing 747-400s. […]

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Flexjet has ordered 300 Phantom 3500 jets © Otto Aviation

Otto Aviation partners with Mecaer to equip Phantom 3500 with key flight systems

Otto Aviation has entered into a strategic partnership with Mecaer Aviation Group (Mecaer) to develop the landing gear and primary flight control actuation system for its breakthrough aircraft, the Phantom 3500. This collaboration represents a major milestone in Otto’s ambition to transform private aviation through sustainable innovation and fuel efficiency. Mecaer, a globally recognised aerospace

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With the EASA certification QT Aerospace gains vital access to the European aviation market

QT Aerospace secures EASA certification

QT Aerospace has officially received the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Part-145 Repair Station certification, marking the next step in expanding its international maintenance, repair, and overhaul operations. This new certification complements the company’s existing Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Part-145 credentials (ST1R492K), enabling it to fully service European-registered aircraft and components directly from its

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Volato sells GC Aviation to refocus on scalable tech-driven growth

Volato Group, Inc., a technology-focused private aviation company, has completed the sale of its subsidiary GC Aviation, Inc. for US$2 million in cash. The deal included the transfer of GC Aviation’s FAA Part 135 air carrier certificate, which had previously enabled Volato’s managed aircraft operations. This move is part of the company’s broader strategy to

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Official inauguration of Bombardier's Innovation and Design Centre

Bombardier opens Innovation and Design Center

Bombardier has officially inaugurated its new Innovation and Design Center, a key part of the company’s renewed focus on customer-centricity and forward-thinking design. Located strategically within the Greater Montreal area, near Bombardier’s existing manufacturing facilities, the new centre is set to become a driving force in shaping the future of business aviation. The centre is

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GMR Aero Technic will provide base maintenance support for Akasa Air's fleet of Boeing 737 MAX aircraft © AirTeamImages

GMR Aero Technic wins maintenance support contract from Akasa Air

Indian carrier Akasa Air has entered into a three-year agreement with GMR Aero Technic to provide base maintenance support for its fleet of Boeing 737 MAX aircraft. This collaboration marks an important step for both companies and highlights the growing strength of India’s domestic MRO capabilities. As part of the agreement, GMR Aero Technic will

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Representatives of SMBC Aviation Capital and Turkish Airlines at the contract signing

SMBC Aviation Capital and AJet sign lease agreement for five Airbus aircraft

SMBC Aviation Capital has signed a new lease agreement with AJet, the fully owned low-cost subsidiary of Turkish Airlines, for five Airbus A320neo aircraft. This latest deal further strengthens the leasing company’s long-standing relationship with Turkish Airlines, bringing the total number of aircraft placed with the group since 2022 to 25. The five A320neo aircraft,

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AerCap reports strong Q2 activity with US$1bn insurance award

AerCap Holdings N.V. has released a detailed update on its business performance for the second quarter of 2025, reflecting robust activity across its leasing, purchasing, sales, and financing operations. During the quarter, AerCap signed 71 lease agreements across a diverse range of assets, including eight wide-body aircraft, 32 narrow-body aircraft, 13 engines and 18 helicopters.

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Avia Solutions Group is nearing completion of its first B777-300ER P2F conversion © Avia Solutions Group

AviaAM Leasing nears completion of Boeing 777 P2F conversion

AviaAM Leasing Service Centre (AviaAM Leasing), part of the global aviation services provider Avia Solutions Group, is approaching the final phase of a landmark project – converting a Boeing 777-300ER passenger aircraft into a freighter (P2F). This milestone is being achieved in collaboration with Mammoth Freighters LLC, a US-based specialist in Boeing 777 P2F conversions.

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Malaysia Airlines will double its A330neo fleet with major Airbus order

Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG), the parent company of national carrier Malaysia Airlines, has placed a firm order with Airbus for 20 additional A330-900 aircraft. This new commitment will double the airline’s future A330neo fleet to 40 aircraft. The announcement was made during the official visit to France by the Prime Minister of Malaysia, H.E. Anwar

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