Job Air Technic a.s., a European provider of aircraft MRO services and part of the FL Technics Group, has appointed Jakub Dvořák as Chief Executive Officer with effect from May 1. He succeeds current CEO Imrich Czére. Dvořák will assume full leadership responsibilities, bringing more than 18 years of experience in aviation maintenance, spanning both […]
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BOC Aviation has signed an agreement to purchase and lease back three Airbus A321XLR aircraft to new customer SKY Airline (SKY) under long-term operating leases. All aircraft will be powered by Pratt & Whitney GTF engines, with deliveries scheduled for 2026 and 2027. Steven Townend, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of BOC Aviation, said
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HEICO’s Flight Support Group has acquired an 80% stake in Sherwood Avionics and Accessories (Sherwood), with the remaining ownership retained by members of Sherwood’s management team. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. HEICO said it expects the acquisition to be earnings accretive within the first year following completion. Founded in 1992 and headquartered near
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ST Engineering Commercial Aerospace has secured a Boeing 737 MAX component maintenance-by-the-hour (MBH) programme, alongside a 737NG landing gear overhaul contract, from Skymark Airlines—Japan’s first Boeing 737 MAX operator. The award marks a fresh milestone in a longstanding partnership that began in 2013, built on trust and delivery performance. ST Engineering looks forward to supporting
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Belgium has selected Textron Aviation‘s Cessna SkyCourier as its newest special mission aircraft, placing an order for five multirole platforms to support the nation’s Special Operations Forces. The selection marks the SkyCourier’s entry into the global defence market and enhances Belgium’s airlift capability with a robust, flexible aircraft designed for demanding missions. Belgium’s SkyCourier fleet
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GetJet Airlines (GetJet) has secured US$31 million in external financing from London-based volofin Capital Management, providing fresh momentum to its ‘Growth Strategy 2026’. The funding is aimed at expanding the group’s fleet and scaling its aviation asset management capabilities. The capital will support the acquisition of up to five additional narrow-body aircraft, with integration into
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Vietnam Helicopter Corporation (VNH), through its subsidiaries Southern Vietnam Helicopter Company and Northern Vietnam Helicopter Company, has placed an order for three Airbus H225 helicopters. The acquisition supports the continued expansion of its offshore energy operations while enabling the gradual replacement of ageing aircraft within its fleet. According to VNH leadership, the H225 has consistently
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Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance (AFI KLM E&M) has announced the appointment of Martijn de Vries as Senior Vice President Commercial, effective April 1, 2026. He succeeds Pierre Teboul, who is set to retire following a long and distinguished career with the group. De Vries brings extensive experience, having spent 25 years with
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Boeing’s 777-9 programme has completed a critical maximum brake energy test at Edwards Air Force Base, simulating one of the most demanding scenarios the aircraft could encounter. As part of certification requirements, the aircraft was loaded to its maximum take-off weight and accelerated to around 190 knots before pilots aborted the take-off and relied solely
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Setna iO has announced the successful amendment and expansion of its commercial credit facility, increasing total borrowing capacity to US$550 million. This development underscores the company’s strong financial position, characterised by robust earnings, low leverage, and a scalable global platform. The expanded facility reflects the continued confidence of six leading commercial banks in Setna’s long-term
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