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Indonesia orders 12 Pilatus PC-24 aircraft

The Indonesian Ministry of Defence has selected the Pilatus PC-24 to support Indonesian Air Force operations, including transport pilot training, air transport and liaison missions. A contract for twelve aircraft has been signed with PT E-System Solutions Indonesia, the Ministry’s authorised defence contractor. The agreement also includes options for additional aircraft, alongside ground support equipment, […]

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Chapman Freeborn names Latha Narayan as APAC President

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Chapman Freeborn, the global air charter specialist and part of Avia Solutions Group, has appointed Latha Narayan as President for the Asia Pacific region, effective April 1. In her new role, Narayan will lead the company’s strategic and commercial development across APAC, with a focus on scaling operations, enhancing performance, and strengthening alignment across its

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The Iberia A320neo cabin with sustainable seating features

RECARO and Iberia trial sustainable cabin seating

MRO & Production

RECARO Aircraft Seating (RECARO) has announced an innovative sustainability-focused trial in partnership with Iberia. The initiative will launch this spring aboard an Iberia A320neo, where passengers will experience new environmentally conscious seating features within a hybrid cabin fitted with R1 and R2 economy-class seats. As part of a RECARO modification kit, 186 seats will be

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CDB Aviation delivers first A321LR to Icelandair

Aircraft & Engines

CDB Aviation, the Irish subsidiary of China Development Bank Financial Leasing (CDB Leasing), has delivered the first of two Airbus A321LR aircraft to Icelandair as part of a long-term lease agreement signed in January 2024. The initial aircraft was handed over in March 2026, with the second expected to join the airline’s fleet later this

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Pratt & Whitney secures US$3.8bn F135 engine contract

Military & Defense

Pratt & Whitney, an RTX business, has secured a US$3.8 billion contract modification covering lots 18–19 of the F135 engine, which powers all three variants of the F-35 Lightning II. The modification finalises lot 18 F135 propulsion system production and provides for propulsion systems supporting lot 19 F-35 aircraft. The total value of the lots

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IAC expands global hangar network with strategic Malta lease

MRO & Production

International Aerospace Coatings (IAC) is expanding its global footprint by securing a long-term lease on both a wide-body and narrow-body hangar at Safi Aviation Park in Malta (MLA). The wide-body hangar, capable of accommodating all aircraft up to and including the A380, alongside the narrow-body facility, will form a key part of the company’s infrastructure

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Delta will introduce Amazon Leo on hundreds of Delta aircraft

Delta to roll out Amazon Leo for Next-Gen In-Flight Connectivity

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Delta Air Lines (Delta) will introduce Amazon Leo across hundreds of its aircraft, beginning with an initial rollout on 500 planes from 2028, while working with Amazon to expand its popular Delta Sync Wi-Fi and seatback experiences—enhancing personalisation and onboard connectivity for customers. The agreement builds on the existing collaboration between Amazon Web Services (AWS)

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ACG has delivered the first of six B737-8 MAXs to Royal Air Maroc © ACG

Royal Air Maroc takes delivery of first of six B737-8 MAXs

Aircraft & Engines

Aviation Capital Group LLC (ACG) has delivered the first Boeing 737-8 MAX aircraft to Compagnie Nationale Royal Air Maroc (Royal Air Maroc). The aircraft, powered by CFM LEAP-1B engines, marks the first of six 737-8 MAX aircraft to be placed on lease with the airline as part of a wider transaction. The remaining five aircraft

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StandardAero names G. Spitale as Business Aviation President

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StandardAero has appointed Giovanni Spitale as President of its Business Aviation segment with immediate effect. He succeeds Anthony (Tony) Brancato III, who is retiring after nearly a decade in leadership roles at StandardAero and more than 40 years in the aviation industry. Spitale brings over 30 years of experience across engineering, operations and global leadership.

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CF34-8 engine, dedicated to power Embraer and CRJ regional jets © GE Aerospace

ACC Aviation remarkets six CF34-8C engines

Aircraft & Engines

ACC Aviation has successfully remarketed six CF34-8C engines and associated Life-Limited Parts (LLPs) on behalf of OÜ Transpordi Varahaldus (TVH), Estonia’s state-owned transport asset management company. Following the repossession of the assets from former operator Xfly, ACC Aviation was appointed to monetise the portfolio under time-sensitive and complex recovery conditions. Using a data-led pricing strategy

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Indonesia orders 12 Pilatus PC-24 aircraft

Chapman Freeborn names Latha Narayan as APAC President

RECARO and Iberia trial sustainable cabin seating

CDB Aviation delivers first A321LR to Icelandair

Pratt & Whitney secures US$3.8bn F135 engine contract

IAC expands global hangar network with strategic Malta lease

Delta to roll out Amazon Leo for Next-Gen In-Flight Connectivity

Royal Air Maroc takes delivery of first of six B737-8 MAXs

StandardAero names G. Spitale as Business Aviation President

ACC Aviation remarkets six CF34-8C engines

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