Heike Tamm

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Global Aviation Conference heads to Frankfurt

The aviation industry will gather in Frankfurt, Germany, on September 29-30, for the Global Aviation Conference Frankfurt 2026, a two-day event designed to connect airlines, airports, MROs, lessors, OEMs, technology providers and aviation service providers from around the world. Hosted at the Frankfurt Marriott Hotel, the conference will feature expert keynote presentations, executive panel discussions, […]

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AkzoNobel shareholders vote in favour of intended merger with Axalta

AkzoNobel shareholders back Axalta merger

AkzoNobel shareholders have overwhelmingly approved all resolutions related to the proposed all-share merger with Axalta at an Extraordinary General Meeting, clearing a major milestone in the transaction. Shareholders endorsed the merger, changes to the Articles of Association, the share issuance linked to the deal, proposed board appointments and the remuneration policy. Axalta shareholders also approved

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Jim Maguinness Quality Manager Eirtech

EirTrade wins three new global authorisations

EirTrade Aviation Maintenance (EirTrade) has secured operational authorisations from the Bailiwick of Guernsey (2-REG), the Civil Aviation Authority of the Cayman Islands (CAACI) and the Bermuda Civil Aviation Authority (BCAA) for its expanding maintenance facility at Ireland West Airport Knock. The authorisations cover aircraft operations, transitions, parking and storage, enabling the company to support aircraft

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Avolon launches US$1.5bn commercial paper programme

Avolon Holdings has established a US$1.5 billion commercial paper programme through its wholly owned subsidiary, Avolon Aerospace Leasing Limited (AALL), to diversify its funding sources and strengthen access to short-term capital. Under the programme, AALL may issue unsecured commercial paper notes with a total outstanding principal amount of up to US$1.5 billion. The notes will

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Rendering of the new facility at Clark International Airport

LHTP breaks ground for new facility at Clark International Airport

Lufthansa Technik Philippines (LHTP) has broken ground on a new wide-body MRO facility at Clark International Airport, marking a major expansion of its operations in the country. The new base maintenance centre will be built on a 157,000 m² site and will complement the company’s existing facility at Manila’s Ninoy Aquino International Airport, around 100km

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Honeywell Aerospace

Honeywell Aerospace cuts 2026 outlook after spin-off on supply chain constraints

Honeywell Aerospace lowered its full-year 2026 guidance after reporting second-quarter results following its separation from Honeywell International, saying it had aligned its forecasts with the supply chain’s demonstrated capabilities at the end of the second quarter despite continued strong customer demand. The company now expects full-year organic sales growth of 4%-5%, down from its previous

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Francesco Baccarani

BeauTech appoints Baccarani to lead APAC asset management

BeauTech Power Systems (BeauTech) has appointed Francesco Baccarani as Director Asset Management – APAC, strengthening its engine leasing and asset management capabilities across the Asia-Pacific region. Based in Singapore, Baccarani will support BeauTech’s engine leasing and asset management activities, provide technical expertise and work closely with customers, lessors, airlines and industry partners. He joins the

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HondaJet Elite II © Honda Aircraft Company

Honda delivers first Elite II business jet in Brazil

Honda Aircraft Company has delivered the first HondaJet Elite II in Brazil after the country’s National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC) validated the type certificate for the latest version of the light business jet. The certification confirms the Elite II meets Brazilian safety and performance standards and clears the aircraft for registration and operation in the

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Darren Naughton

APOC Aviation hires Darren Naughton to lead engine business

APOC Aviation appointed Darren Naughton as vice president of engines, expanding its leadership team as the aircraft parts and leasing specialist seeks to grow its global engine leasing and trading business. Naughton joins the company with 13 years of experience in aircraft and engine leasing, having held commercial, pricing and trading roles at aircraft and

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