La Caisse and SMBC double leasing platform to US$3 billion

La Caisse, formerly CDPQ, and SMBC Aviation Capital have announced the expansion of Maple Aircraft Company Holdings (MACH), their joint aircraft financing and leasing platform. Following the early deployment of its initial US$1.5 billion commitment, the platform will double in size to US$3 billion and operate until December 2029. The expansion will increase its capacity […]

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FLY91 places major order for 40 ATR 72-600

Aircraft & Engines

FLY91 and ATR have announced an agreement for 40 ATR 72-600 aircraft, valued at approximately US$1 billion. The deal represents ATR’s largest firm order in almost a decade and the biggest ever placed by a regional airline. Deliveries are scheduled between 2027 and 2032. The agreement takes ATR’s 2026 order intake to 54 aircraft, already

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JCB Aero achieves Boeing Part 145 certification

MRO & Production

JCB Aero, part of the AMAC Aerospace Group, has expanded its MRO capabilities after securing a new Part 145 approval covering Boeing aircraft. Based in Auch, near Toulouse, France, JCB Aero began its MRO operations in October 2024 and has since completed numerous maintenance projects on Airbus aircraft. Following this new approval, the company can

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StandardAero opens Winnipeg facility expansion

MRO & Production

StandardAero has opened a 70,000 ft² extension to its Winnipeg facility, increasing MRO and component repair capacity for airline and military operators worldwide. The expanded site supports GE Aerospace CF34-3/8 and CFM International CFM56 engines, which power a range of regional, business, commercial and military aircraft, including the Embraer E-Jets, MHIRJ CRJ family, Bombardier Challenger,

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Embraer celebrates delivery of its 2,000th E-Jet

Aircraft & Engines

Embraer has celebrated the delivery of its 2,000th E-Jet, marking a major achievement for the company. The milestone aircraft, an E195-E2, was handed over to Azul Linhas Aéreas, Brazil’s largest airline by number of destinations served. Since entering service in 2004, the E-Jets family has helped reshape the airline industry by combining passenger comfort with

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ASL Airlines Australia selects Acron Aviation CTS

Information Technology

Acron Aviation Commercial Training Solutions (CTS) has expanded its partnership with ASL Airlines Australia under a preferred supplier agreement for Boeing 737 type-rating training until the end of 2028. The multi-year agreement follows the successful delivery of Boeing 737 type-rating training for ASL Airlines Australia pilots at CTS’ London Training Centre during the first half

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AnimaWings Airbus A220 Samco Aircraft Maintenance

AnimaWings selects SAMCO for Airbus A220 maintenance

MRO & Production

AnimaWings has selected SAMCO Aircraft Maintenance (SAMCO), as the base maintenance provider for its Airbus A220 fleet. The newly signed agreement further strengthens the companies’ existing relationship and builds on the close cooperation and strong support already established between them, providing a solid foundation for the continued operation of AnimaWings’ A220 aircraft. Under the agreement,

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Bombardier agrees to acquire MHI Canada Aerospace assets

Financial

Bombardier and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) have agreed that Bombardier will acquire the assets of MHI Canada Aerospace (MHICA) in Mississauga, Ontario. Subject to regulatory approval and customary closing conditions, the transaction is expected to be completed later this year. Through the acquisition, Bombardier will add MHICA’s aerostructure manufacturing expertise and approximately 750 employees to

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Emirates renews A380 Lufthansa Technik Philippines

Lufthansa Technik and Emirates renew A380 maintenance deal

MRO & Production

Lufthansa Technik and Emirates have reinforced their long-standing A380 base maintenance agreement. Under the new multi-year contract, Lufthansa Technik Philippines, the global MRO provider’s Asian centre of excellence for widebody base maintenance, will continue carrying out heavy checks on Emirates’ A380s until 2030. The programme is already under way at Lufthansa Technik Philippines’ existing maintenance

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Chonburi, Thailand facility Akzonobel Aerospace Coatings

Akzonobel Aerospace Coatings opens new Thailand facility

MRO & Production

AkzoNobel Aerospace Coatings has officially opened a new colour blending and distribution facility in Chonburi, Thailand, strengthening its support for commercial aviation operators, MRO providers, OEMs and industry partners across the Asia-Pacific region. The opening ceremony took place on August, 25, 2026, giving guests the opportunity to tour the production floor, quality control laboratory and

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La Caisse and SMBC double leasing platform to US$3 billion

FLY91 places major order for 40 ATR 72-600

JCB Aero achieves Boeing Part 145 certification

StandardAero opens Winnipeg facility expansion

Embraer celebrates delivery of its 2,000th E-Jet

ASL Airlines Australia selects Acron Aviation CTS

AnimaWings selects SAMCO for Airbus A220 maintenance

Bombardier agrees to acquire MHI Canada Aerospace assets

Lufthansa Technik and Emirates renew A380 maintenance deal

Akzonobel Aerospace Coatings opens new Thailand facility

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