Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance (AFI KLM E&M) has announced the appointment of Martijn de Vries as Senior Vice President Commercial, effective April 1, 2026. He succeeds Pierre Teboul, who is set to retire following a long and distinguished career with the group. De Vries brings extensive experience, having spent 25 years with […]
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Boeing’s 777-9 programme has completed a critical maximum brake energy test at Edwards Air Force Base, simulating one of the most demanding scenarios the aircraft could encounter. As part of certification requirements, the aircraft was loaded to its maximum take-off weight and accelerated to around 190 knots before pilots aborted the take-off and relied solely
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Setna iO has announced the successful amendment and expansion of its commercial credit facility, increasing total borrowing capacity to US$550 million. This development underscores the company’s strong financial position, characterised by robust earnings, low leverage, and a scalable global platform. The expanded facility reflects the continued confidence of six leading commercial banks in Setna’s long-term
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Marubeni Corporation has completed the acquisition of the remaining 50% stake in DASI, a prominent global provider of commercial aviation inventory solutions, thereby making it a wholly owned subsidiary. The transaction was executed through Marubeni Aviation Asset Investment LLC, its U.S.-based aviation aftermarket and asset trading arm. This move reflects Marubeni’s strategic intent to strengthen
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SUM Air, South Korea’s newest regional airline, has placed an order for four new ATR 72-600 aircraft, with options for four additional units, with deliveries scheduled from 2028. The agreement was signed during the France–Korea bilateral economic forum in Seoul, attended by the French President, marking a significant milestone for the airline, which commenced commercial
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The Government of Canada has awarded MAS, an L3Harris Technologies company, two contracts with an initial combined value of approximately CA$1.1 billion to provide aircraft fleet sustainment and materiel support. The awards align with Canada’s defence priorities, including Arctic sovereignty and support for allied operations. Under a ten-year maintenance contract and a seven-year materiel contract—both
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Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance (AFI KLM E&M) has announced the appointment of Benoît Rollier as Vice President of KLM Engine Services, effective April 1, 2026. He succeeds Martijn de Vries, who will assume the role of Senior Vice President Commercial on the same date. Rollier brings extensive experience within KLM and the
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Azorra has announced the successful acquisition of nine General Electric CF34-10E engines from Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE). The CF34-10E engines, which power Embraer E190 and E195 aircraft, will be incorporated into Azorra’s existing engine portfolio and leased to airline customers worldwide. Shahin Mehrabanzad, Vice President – Engine Programmes and Support Solutions, said: “Our latest engine
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Embraer delivered 44 aircraft in the first quarter of 2026, marking a 47% year-on-year increase compared with 30 jets in the same period of 2025. The improvement was supported by advances in the company’s production levelling initiatives. In Commercial Aviation, ten aircraft were delivered during the quarter, including three E195-E2 models—the largest jets currently produced
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The long-anticipated privatisation process of TAP Air Portugal (TAP) has entered a decisive phase, as two of Europe’s largest airline groups—Air France–KLM and Lufthansa Group—have formally submitted non-binding offers for the Portuguese flag carrier. The development marks a significant step in the restructuring of Europe’s aviation landscape, with TAP positioned as a strategically valuable asset
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