Heike Tamm

Altavair in collaboration with Marathon and Boeing has arranged the lease of one B777-300ER to Ethiopian Airlines © Boeing

Altavair completes transaction with Marathon, Ethiopian Airlines and Boeing

Aircraft & Engines

On December 10, 2024, global aviation asset manager Altavair successfully concluded a significant transaction in collaboration with Marathon Asset Management, Ethiopian Airlines and Boeing. This partnership facilitated the delivery of a Boeing 777-300ER aircraft to Ethiopian Airlines. Altavair played a crucial role in the deal as the arranger, structurer and servicer, while Marathon provided the […]

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Spirit Airlines

Spirit Airlines restructuring update: Frontier’s proposal rejected

Financial

Spirit Airlines has provided an update on its restructuring process following a proposal from Frontier Group Holdings, the parent company of Frontier Airlines. On February 4, 2025, Frontier submitted a new restructuring proposal offering Spirit stakeholders US$400 million in second-lien debt and 19% of Frontier’s common equity following a proposed merger. The proposal would eliminate

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Daniel Hoffmann (l), CEO of Etihad Engineering and Simone Totti (r), Head of Avionics Aftermarket Sales at L3Harris © Etihad Engineering

Etihad Engineering to become L3Harris’ licensed repair centre

MRO & Production

At MRO Middle East, Etihad Airways Engineering (Etihad Engineering) and L3Harris Technologies (L3Harris) have announced their intention to enter into an agreement. Under this partnership, Etihad Engineering would be appointed as L3Harris’ licensed repair centre for cockpit voice recorders and flight data recorders in the Middle East. Daniel Hoffmann, CEO of Etihad Engineering, stated: “We

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Air Côte d'Ivoire Airbus A320

AFI KLM E&M extends support for Air Côte d’Ivoire

MRO & Production

Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance (AFI KLM E&M) has announced the extension of its component support contract with Air Côte d’Ivoire, the flag carrier of Ivory Coast, for a further five years. This strategic partnership will support the airline’s ambitious fleet expansion and international route development. Under the renewed agreement, Air Côte d’Ivoire

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Archer secures fresh funding to accelerate hybrid aircraft development

Financial

Archer has announced a successful funding round of US$301.75 million, further strengthening its financial position and enabling the acceleration of its hybrid aircraft platform development for the defence sector and beyond. Leading institutional investors, including funds and accounts managed by BlackRock, participated in the financing. This latest capital injection brings Archer’s total liquidity to approximately

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TARMAC Aerosave team

TARMAC Aerosave and Safran Aircraft Engines sign contract extension

MRO & Production

On 10 February 2025, during the MRO Middle East exhibition in Dubai, TARMAC Aerosave signed a contract extension with its partner and shareholder, Safran Aircraft Engines. This renewal defines the conditions for the installation of the reverse bleed system (RBS) on the CFM LEAP-1A engine, carried out by TARMAC Aerosave to support Safran Aircraft Engines’

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Orix Aviation has agreed to acquired AerFin © Shutterstock

ATSG stockholders approve merger with Stonepeak

Financial

Air Transport Services Group (ATSG), a global powerhouse in medium wide-body freighter aircraft leasing, air transport operations, and support services, has announced that its stockholders have voted to approve the proposed merger with Stonepeak, an alternative investment firm specialising in infrastructure and real assets. The approval was confirmed at a special meeting of ATSG’s stockholders.

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ATS Technic and STS Aviation Services are poised to reshape the landscape of aviation maintenance in the Middle East © ATS Technic

ATS Technic and STS Aviation Services form landmark partnership

MRO & Production

ATS Technic, the UAE’s first independent EASA-certified provider of line- and base-maintenance services, has announced a new partnership with STS Aviation Services. This collaboration marks a significant step in reshaping the aviation maintenance landscape in the Middle East, as the two companies combine their expertise to offer an unmatched portfolio of services focused on safety,

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Southwest Airlines

Southwest Airlines appoints Tom Doxey as new EVP & CFO

People

Southwest Airlines has appointed Tom Doxey as Executive Vice President (EVP) & Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective March 10. Bringing extensive experience in aviation finance, operations and strategic transformation, Doxey will play a key role in strengthening the airline’s financial and operational performance. Doxey most recently served as president of Breeze Airways, where he led

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