Crestone bolsters aviation platform with Arena acquisition

Crestone Air Partners, the global aviation asset management platform majority owned by Air T, Inc., has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Arena Aviation Capital (Arena), a well-established aviation asset manager with a diversified portfolio and long-standing airline relationships. The transaction remains subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals. The acquisition significantly strengthens […]

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SMBC Aero Engine Lease appoints Stephen O’Dwyer as CCO

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SMBC Aero Engine Lease B.V. has announced the appointment of Stephen O’Dwyer as Chief Commercial Officer at SAEL, effective March 2026. O’Dwyer brings extensive experience in the aircraft and engine leasing sector, with a strong track record in commercial strategy and in building relationships with airlines and OEMs. Most recently, he served as Senior Vice

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Lufthansa Group generates highest revenue in its history in

Financial

The Lufthansa Group reported the highest revenue in its history in 2025, rising five percent year on year to €39.6 billion. Operating profit (adjusted EBIT) increased significantly to €2.0 billion from €1.6 billion the previous year, lifting the operating margin to 4.9%. Consolidated net income reached €1.3 billion, broadly in line with 2024, with valuation

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ACIA completes ATR sale and leaseback with EWA Air

Aircraft & Engines

ACIA Aero Leasing has completed a sale-and-leaseback transaction for two ATR 72-600 passenger aircraft currently operated by EWA Air, the regional airline majority owned by Air Austral. The agreement strengthens ACIA’s portfolio of ATR operators while supporting EWA Air’s regional connectivity across the Indian Ocean, linking remote communities with key cities and feeding traffic into

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Future investments drive Lufthansa Technik growth

MRO & Production

Lufthansa Technik has reported strong 2025 results while preparing for major future investments worth billions of euros to expand its global MRO network. Revenue rose 12% to €8.049 billion, surpassing €8 billion for the first time, while adjusted EBIT reached €603 million, broadly in line with the previous year. Rising material costs, US tariffs and

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Asif Alikhan becomes Chief Commercial & Revenue Officer of FSG

People

GA Telesis (GAT) has appointed Asif Alikhan as Senior Vice President and Chief Commercial & Revenue Officer of its Flight Solutions Group (FSG) business unit. Alikhan moves into the role from within the GA Telesis organisation, where he previously held a senior commercial leadership position at GA Telesis Engine Services (GATES). In his new role,

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Aventure Aviation has acquired MRO provider Atlanta Aviation International, an aircraft interior refurbishment specialist © Atlanta Aviation International

Aventure Aviation acquires Atlanta Aviation to expand MRO and interior capabilities

Financial

Aventure Aviation has acquired Atlanta Aviation International, an FAA-certified repair station based in Atlanta, Georgia. Founded in 1994, Atlanta Aviation International is a well-established MRO provider specialising in aircraft interior refurbishment for commercial, business, general aviation, rotorcraft and military aircraft. Over the past three decades, the company has built a substantial domestic and international customer

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StandardAero and AviLease establish engine MRO partnership

MRO & Production

StandardAero has signed a general terms agreement (GTA) with global aircraft lessor AviLease. The agreement enables StandardAero to provide AviLease with MRO services for the CFM International LEAP-1A, LEAP-1B and CFM International CFM56-7B engines in support of its global leasing activities. Headquartered in Saudi Arabia and backed by the long-term capital of its visionary shareholder,

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Safran invests in French start-up Metavonics

Safran backs avionics startup Metavonics with €7.3m funding round

Financial

Safran, through its Safran Corporate Ventures arm, has invested in French avionics start-up Metavonics as part of a €7.3 million Series A funding round alongside safety-critical technology specialist TTTech. Founded in 2021, Metavonics develops modular, next-generation avionics solutions designed to improve the safety, performance and efficiency of onboard aircraft systems while reducing weight, energy consumption

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Airbus A330ceo aircraft operated for Saudi Airlines Cargo by ASL Airlines

AJW Group renews partnership with ASL Aviation to support A330ceo fleet

MRO & Production

AJW Group (AJW) has signed a new support agreement with ASL Aviation Holdings (ASL) to provide airframe-only support for two A330ceo aircraft operated by ASL Airlines Ireland. Reigniting a partnership that began with AJW supporting twelve of ASL’s B737CL aircraft, the new agreement will see AJW deliver technical and engineering support on a time and

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Crestone bolsters aviation platform with Arena acquisition

SMBC Aero Engine Lease appoints Stephen O’Dwyer as CCO

Lufthansa Group generates highest revenue in its history in

ACIA completes ATR sale and leaseback with EWA Air

Future investments drive Lufthansa Technik growth

Asif Alikhan becomes Chief Commercial & Revenue Officer of FSG

Aventure Aviation acquires Atlanta Aviation to expand MRO and interior capabilities

StandardAero and AviLease establish engine MRO partnership

Safran backs avionics startup Metavonics with €7.3m funding round

AJW Group renews partnership with ASL Aviation to support A330ceo fleet

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