France’s Aeronautical Maintenance Directorate (DMAé) has placed an additional order with Airbus Helicopters for four U050 Capa-X uncrewed aerial systems following a successful evaluation of an initial system acquired in late 2025, Airbus said. The order covers four systems, each comprising two U050 Capa-X uncrewed aerial vehicles. Two systems will be assigned to the French […]
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Bombardier said on Tuesday, September 10, that its Global 8000 business jet has received approval from the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) to operate at London City Airport, giving customers direct access to one of the world’s major financial centres. The approval takes effect immediately and allows the ultra-long-range aircraft to connect London City with
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BOC Aviation has agreed to purchase 12 Airbus A320neo aircraft from Airbus for long-term lease to existing customer Avianca, adding to its portfolio of next-generation narrow-body jets as the Colombian airline expands its fleet and network. The aircraft are scheduled for delivery in 2029 and will all be powered by CFM International LEAP-1A engines. The
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Deutsche Aircraft has completed low- and high-speed taxi testing and begun flight testing of a new landing gear system for its next-generation D328eco regional aircraft, marking a key step toward certification. A legacy D328 aircraft serving as a dedicated flying testbed has completed its first five development flights, with all planned test objectives achieved, the
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BDO Ireland has launched a dedicated Aviation Advisory unit to expand its services to the global aviation finance and aircraft leasing sectors, the professional services firm said. The new practice is led by partner and head of Aviation Advisory Stan Barnes, alongside Donal Boylan and Gerry Power. The team brings more than 100 years of
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The Netherlands has signed a letter of intent with Sweden to acquire a Saab GlobalEye airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft, marking a step toward strengthening the country’s air and maritime surveillance capabilities. The agreement is not yet a contract, and Saab has not received an order from the Dutch government. The Swedish defence
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MTU Maintenance has signed its first maintenance contracts for CFM International LEAP-1A engines in North Africa, securing agreements with regional airlines including Air Cairo as it expands its presence in the market. The Air Cairo agreement covers 42 LEAP-1A engines powering 19 Airbus A320neo aircraft, MTU said. The contracts mark MTU’s entry into a North
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Lufthansa Technik is moving closer to bringing its drag-reducing AeroSHARK “shark skin” technology to Airbus A330 aircraft, with a Discover Airlines A330-200 set to become the first Airbus jet worldwide to undergo installation and flight testing. The company entered the final phase of the Supplemental Type Certification (STC) process for the A330-200 and A330-300 at
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Avianca has secured up to US$300 million in financing to support MRO services for its CFM56 engines at GE Aerospace’s Celma facility in Brazil. The agreement, announced by Avianca, GE Aerospace and the Brazilian Agency for Management of Guarantee Funds and Guarantees (ABGF), was arranged through Citibank and backed by export credit insurance provided by
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GE Aerospace has agreed to acquire Consolidated Precision Products (CPP), a major manufacturer of highly engineered castings, from private investment firms Warburg Pincus and Berkshire Partners. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, CPP supplies precision castings and sub-assemblies primarily to the commercial aerospace and defence sectors. Founded in 1991, the company is one of the world’s largest
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