£1bn Helicopter deal secures jobs and boosts UK sovereign capability

Thousands of highly skilled British jobs have been secured under a major £1 billion helicopter agreement that will enhance the UK Armed Forces’ battlefield capability and establish Britain as Leonardo’s global hub for military helicopter production and export activity. The programme carries a potential export value of up to £15 billion over the next decade. […]

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Setna iO has acquired one Boeing 737-700 airframe and two CFM engines © Setna iO

Setna iO widens teardown portfolio with B737-700 and CFM56-7B acquisitions

MRO & Production

Setna iO is widening its teardown portfolio with the acquisition of one Boeing 737-700 airframe, previously operated by Southwest Airlines, alongside two CFM56-7B26 engines formerly in service with Georgian Airlines, further strengthening its integrated aftermarket strategy. The B737-700 will be disassembled for piece parts at the ecube facility in Coolidge, Arizona, supporting demand across Setna

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SR Technics employees work on the CFM56 engines

SR Technics wins CFM56-7B MRO contract in North America

MRO & Production

SR Technics has signed a new multi-year agreement with a major North American airline for CFM56-7B heavy shop visit maintenance. Drawing on more than 90 years of aviation heritage, Swiss quality standards and its core principles of trust, accountability and teamwork (TAT), the agreement reflects the confidence placed in SR Technics by a leading operator.

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Corax has doubled the size of its Copenhagen-based facility to support continued growth

Corax doubles warehouse capacity

MRO & Production

Corax, an aviation component stockist serving the global aftermarket, has announced a major warehouse expansion, doubling the size of its Copenhagen-based facility to support continued growth. This development marks the company’s third warehouse expansion since commencing operations, reflecting sustained increases in demand and operational throughput. The enlarged facility significantly enhances component storage capacity, streamlines inventory

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TXT completes SmartRoutes acquisition to accelerate US growth

Financial

TXT e-solutions S.p.A. (TXT), listed on the STAR segment of the Mercato Telematico Azionario managed by Borsa Italiana, has completed the acquisition of the SmartRoutes® division (SR division) from Nexteon Technologies, Inc. The transaction follows the signing announced on December 23, 2025, and was executed by PACE America, TXT Group’s US subsidiary, upon satisfaction of

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American Eagle CRJ-900 operated by Mesa Airlines

DASI secures major Mesa Airlines inventory agreement

MRO & Production

DASI, a global specialist in aviation inventory and logistics solutions, has signed an agreement with Mesa Airlines to support its fleet transitions and integration with Republic Airways Holdings Inc. Under the terms of the agreement, DASI has acquired spare parts inventories covering Mesa’s entire CRJ700 and CRJ900 fleet. The programme includes coordinated inventory uplifts from

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Air Astana has finalised an order for 25 Airbus A320neo-family aircraft

Air Astana places order for 25 A320neo-family aircraft

Aircraft & Engines

Air Astana Group has placed a firm order for 25 Airbus A320neo-family aircraft, marking the largest direct aircraft order in the group’s history. The agreement coincides with the 20th anniversary of Air Astana’s first A320 operation in 2006 and comprises five A320neo and 20 A321neo aircraft. Peter Foster, Chief Executive of Air Astana, said the

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Lufthansa Technik has been a core development and supply partner for the next generation of business aviation cabins on Embraer’s Praetor 500E and Praetor 600E jets

Lufthansa Technik powers next-generation Praetor cabins

MRO & Production

Lufthansa Technik (LHT) has confirmed its role as a core development and supply partner for the next generation of business aviation cabins on Embraer’s Praetor 500E and Praetor 600E. The collaboration introduces a series of industry-first technologies, including a 42-inch curved OLED Smart Window™, a fully integrated Inflight Entertainment and Cabin Management System (IFE &

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SMFL Helicopters launches global rotorcraft leasing platform

Other News, Top Stories

SMFL Helicopters (SMFLH), a new global helicopter lessor, has launched following the merger of two established industry players, positioning itself to reshape the rotorcraft leasing market through greater scale and innovation. The company has been formed after Sumitomo Mitsui Finance and Leasing Company, Limited (SMFL), through SMFL LCI Helicopters Limited, acquired LCI and Macquarie Rotorcraft

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TrueNoord has delivered a refurbished Dash 8-400 to Nexus Airlines

Nexus Airlines adds refurbished Dash 8-400 to its fleet

Aircraft & Engines

Regional aircraft lessor TrueNoord has delivered an OEM-refurbished De Havilland Canada Dash 8-400 to Australian carrier Nexus Airlines (Nexus), reinforcing the airline’s regional operations across Western Australia. The turboprop enters service immediately under a long-term operating lease and becomes the fourth TrueNoord aircraft to join the Nexus fleet. The latest addition forms part of Nexus

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£1bn Helicopter deal secures jobs and boosts UK sovereign capability

Setna iO widens teardown portfolio with B737-700 and CFM56-7B acquisitions

SR Technics wins CFM56-7B MRO contract in North America

Corax doubles warehouse capacity

TXT completes SmartRoutes acquisition to accelerate US growth

DASI secures major Mesa Airlines inventory agreement

Air Astana places order for 25 A320neo-family aircraft

Lufthansa Technik powers next-generation Praetor cabins

SMFL Helicopters launches global rotorcraft leasing platform

Nexus Airlines adds refurbished Dash 8-400 to its fleet

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