Air Lease has been delisted from the New York Stock Exchange and taken private, and the business was renamed "Sumisho Air Lease"

Sumitomo completes Air Lease take-over, creates Sumisho Air Lease

Sumitomo Corporation has completed the acquisition of US-based aircraft leasing company Air Lease Corporation (Air Lease), alongside co-investors SMBC Aviation Capital, Apollo and Brookfield. The transaction, first announced in September 2025, closed on April 8, (EDT), with Air Lease delisted from the New York Stock Exchange and rebranded as Sumisho Air Lease. The deal creates […]

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Daher wins new Safran logistics and MRO contracts

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Daher has been awarded two new logistics contracts by Safran, covering operations in Germany and France, with activities set to begin in April 2026. The agreements include managing a warehouse for Safran Nacelles in Hamburg and establishing a dedicated MRO and AOG logistics platform for Safran Electronics & Defense in the Île-de-France region. These projects

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ATC expands MRO footprint with PAS MRO acquisition

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Air Transport Components (ATC Group) has announced the acquisition of PAS MRO, a specialised provider of bearing repair services. The strategic move strengthens ATC Group’s expanding portfolio of capabilities and broadens its presence in high-value component repair, enhancing service offerings to airline, OEM and aftermarket customers worldwide. PAS MRO, based in Bristow, Oklahoma, brings a

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Jakub Dvořák takes on new role as CEO with Job Air Technic

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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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SKY Airline has signed long-term lease agreements with BOC Aviation for three Airbus A321XLR aircraft

BOC Aviation signs A321XLR lease deal with SKY

Aircraft & Engines

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 Flight Support Group has acquired 80% of the stock of Sherwood Avionics and Accessories © HEICO Flight Support Group

HEICO takes majority stake in Sherwood

Financial

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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Skymark deal extends ST Engineering MRO partnership

MRO & Production

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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Rendering of a Cessna SkyCourier configured for military operations

Belgium picks SkyCourier for special mission aircraft

Military & Defense

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 secures US$31m in external financing from volofin

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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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VNH orders Airbus H225 trio to boost offshore operations

Aircraft & Engines

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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Sumitomo completes Air Lease take-over, creates Sumisho Air Lease

Daher wins new Safran logistics and MRO contracts

ATC expands MRO footprint with PAS MRO acquisition

Jakub Dvořák takes on new role as CEO with Job Air Technic

BOC Aviation signs A321XLR lease deal with SKY

HEICO takes majority stake in Sherwood

Skymark deal extends ST Engineering MRO partnership

Belgium picks SkyCourier for special mission aircraft

GetJet secures US$31m in external financing from volofin

VNH orders Airbus H225 trio to boost offshore operations

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