SalamAir has appointed Eng. Yaqoob bin Saif bin Hamoud Al Kiyumi as Chief Executive Officer, effective October 1, 2026. The Omani airline said the appointment marks a new chapter in its development as it continues to pursue its strategic priorities, with a focus on sustainable growth, operational excellence and an enhanced customer experience. Al Kiyumi […]
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BOC Aviation reported net profit after tax of US$357 million for the first half of 2026, up 4% year on year and marking another record result excluding non-recurring items. Total revenues and other income rose 4% from the first half of 2025 to US$1.3 billion, with the aircraft lessor reporting improvements across all its business
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HAECO and China Aircraft Leasing Group (CALC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly develop an engine lifecycle support platform in Hong Kong. The agreement establishes a strategic framework for the two Hong Kong-based companies to expand cooperation in high value-added aviation services, while supporting the city’s development as an international aviation hub.
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American Airlines (American) has unveiled a major overhaul of its narrow-body fleet, with plans to install seatback entertainment screens at every seat while substantially increasing the proportion of premium and extra-legroom seating. The investment will see premium seating grow from around 25% of seats on the airline’s narrow-body departures today to approximately 40% in the
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Garuda Maintenance Facility Aero Asia (GMF) has completed the modernisation of an Indonesian Air Force C-130H Hercules. The aircraft, A-1319, was formally handed over by GMF CEO Andi Fahrurrozi to Indonesia’s Ministry of Defence on August 19, at GMF’s Hangar 4. The ceremony was witnessed by Indonesian Defence Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin. A-1319 is the second
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FAI rent-a-jet has added a Bombardier Global 6000 to its fleet, marking its second Global 6000 acquisition of 2026 as the German operator responds to growing demand for long-range charter capacity. The aircraft, D-AFAN (MSN 9471), was acquired just five weeks after the letter of intent was signed. It becomes the seventh Bombardier Global series
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Offshore helicopter operator Omni Taxi Aereo (Omni) has selected Honeywell Aerospace’s IntuVue RDR-7000 weather radar system for its entire fleet of 33 Leonardo AW139 helicopters, as it looks to strengthen safety and operational reliability across demanding offshore missions. Omni operates around 88 helicopters worldwide, with the AW139 accounting for a significant share of its fleet.
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Aircraft investment specialist Stratos has acquired an Airbus A321-200 on lease to Air Transat, adding the Canadian carrier as a new client within its growing serviced aircraft portfolio. The aircraft was acquired from a major lessor and further expands Stratos’ managed fleet while bringing both a new airline and new investor client into its portfolio.
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FlightPath3D, the global leader in moving map technology, has extended its long-standing partnership with business aviation connectivity infrastructure provider Gogo, as the companies build on a collaboration dating back to 2020. FlightPath3D’s mobile-first moving map is now flying on more than 1,000 aircraft equipped with Gogo Vision worldwide, marking a significant milestone for the partnership
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AAR Corp. has opened an expanded airframe MRO facility at Miami International Airport, adding more than 100,000 ft² of capacity and creating 200 full-time jobs. The aviation aftermarket specialist marked the expansion with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday, August 17. Built to support the maintenance requirements of a long-term commercial airline customer, the new facility
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