Heike Tamm

Honeywell Aerospace

Honeywell Aerospace cuts 2026 outlook after spin-off on supply chain constraints

Honeywell Aerospace lowered its full-year 2026 guidance after reporting second-quarter results following its separation from Honeywell International, saying it had aligned its forecasts with the supply chain’s demonstrated capabilities at the end of the second quarter despite continued strong customer demand. The company now expects full-year organic sales growth of 4%-5%, down from its previous […]

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Francesco Baccarani

BeauTech appoints Baccarani to lead APAC asset management

BeauTech Power Systems (BeauTech) has appointed Francesco Baccarani as Director Asset Management – APAC, strengthening its engine leasing and asset management capabilities across the Asia-Pacific region. Based in Singapore, Baccarani will support BeauTech’s engine leasing and asset management activities, provide technical expertise and work closely with customers, lessors, airlines and industry partners. He joins the

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HondaJet Elite II © Honda Aircraft Company

Honda delivers first Elite II business jet in Brazil

Honda Aircraft Company has delivered the first HondaJet Elite II in Brazil after the country’s National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC) validated the type certificate for the latest version of the light business jet. The certification confirms the Elite II meets Brazilian safety and performance standards and clears the aircraft for registration and operation in the

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Darren Naughton

APOC Aviation hires Darren Naughton to lead engine business

APOC Aviation appointed Darren Naughton as vice president of engines, expanding its leadership team as the aircraft parts and leasing specialist seeks to grow its global engine leasing and trading business. Naughton joins the company with 13 years of experience in aircraft and engine leasing, having held commercial, pricing and trading roles at aircraft and

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KC-390 aircraft

Embraer wins Colombia KC-390 order

Embraer has confirmed that Colombia’s Fuerza Aeroespacial Colombiana (FAC) has signed a contract to acquire two KC-390 Millennium multi-mission aircraft, advancing the country’s plans to modernise its airlift and aerial refuelling capabilities. The contract includes mission equipment, an integrated services and support package, and a comprehensive offset programme to meet Colombia’s regulatory requirements. The KC-390

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Data analytics

Willis Lease Q2 profit boosted by asset sales, expands AUM

Willis Lease Finance Corp. (WLFC) has reported its financial results for the second quarter (Q2) ended June 30, 2026, as the company continued expanding its asset management platform. Chief Executive Officer Austin C. Willis said the first half of 2026 focused on establishing Willis Aviation Capital, with assets under management (AUM) increasing 21% year over

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Qantas Group will divest its minority shareholding in Jetstar Japan

Qantas exits Jetstar Japan

The Qantas Group and Japan Airlines (JAL) have signed a binding agreement that will see the Qantas Group exit Jetstar Japan through a share buyback, paving the way for a Japanese capital-led ownership structure for the low-cost carrier. The transaction, which remains subject to regulatory approvals, follows a memorandum of understanding announced in February 2026.

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