Passenger and cargo traffic at Frankfurt Airport (FRA) declined sharply in April 2026 following six days of strike action that disrupted Lufthansa operations and affected around 500,000 travellers. FRA handled approximately 4.8 million passengers during the month, representing an 11.0% decrease compared with April last year. The downturn was largely attributed to industrial action organised […]
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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has successfully completed Phase One of a major overhaul of the country’s “Notices to Airmen” (NOTAM) system, a critical aviation safety network that provides pilots with real-time operational and hazard information. The upgrade marks a significant step in modernising a system that has been in operation for decades and has
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Deucalion Aviation (Deucalion) has added two Airbus A330-300 aircraft to its managed portfolio, both leased to Turkish Airlines. Deucalion acted as arranger and servicer on behalf of institutional investors. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The wide-body aircraft, powered by Rolls-Royce Trent engines, were sourced through Deucalion’s global acquisition network and align with
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Bell Textron has announced an order for three additional Bell 407GXis from Life Flight Network, the largest not-for-profit air medical programme in the United States and operator of the world’s largest Bell HEMS fleet, comprising 35 Bell aircraft. The new mission-ready helicopters will strengthen the organisation’s ability to deliver rapid-response emergency medical care across its
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Iridium Communications has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Aireon LLC, the operator of the world’s only space-based ADS-B air traffic surveillance network, in a move that significantly expands its aviation capabilities. The acquisition brings together Aireon’s global aircraft tracking and operational data services with Iridium’s satellite communications and positioning, navigation and timing (PNT) technologies.
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AJW Group has appointed Mark McConnell as its European Business Development Manager. He will work alongside Alexander Paul to strengthen the company’s presence across Europe. Bringing nearly 40 years of customer-facing experience and a strong engineering background, McConnell will support AJW’s European growth strategy by developing customer relationships and expanding business opportunities across the continent.
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Allegiant Travel Company (Allegiant) has finalised its acquisition of Sun Country Airlines Holdings, creating a larger leisure-focused airline group in the United States. The deal closed following shareholder approval and the receipt of all required regulatory clearances. The combination brings together two low-cost carriers with complementary business models, expanding the group’s network to nearly 175
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Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) has strengthened its commitment to sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) through a new partnership with Swiss technology company Metafuels. The collaboration aims to support the development and large-scale deployment of viable SAF solutions while reinforcing Switzerland’s position as an innovation hub for sustainable aviation technologies. SWISS and the Lufthansa Group have
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AMTRA Aero Component Solutions (AACS), the US-based aircraft component supplier headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma, has signed a letter of intent (LOI) with an undisclosed party to acquire an Airbus A320-200 airframe for teardown. The agreement includes the aircraft’s landing gear and auxiliary power unit (APU). The teardown programme will further strengthen AACS’s position in the
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Astronics Corporation reported strong first-quarter 2026 results, driven by continued momentum in its Aerospace segment and sustained demand from the commercial aviation market. Aerospace segment sales rose 11.7% year-on-year to US$213.8 million, an increase of US$22.4 million, supported primarily by higher demand in the Commercial Transport sector. Test Systems sales also increased, rising 15.4% to
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