Crestone finances LEAP-1B engines for Arajet

Crestone Air Partners (Crestone) has completed pre-delivery payment (PDP) financing, followed by a sale-and-leaseback transaction, for four CFM LEAP-1B engines with Arajet. The investment marks Crestone’s first PDP financing deal and its first transaction involving next-generation engine assets, further expanding the platform’s capabilities across the aircraft lifecycle. The financing supports Arajet’s continued growth, strengthens fleet […]

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Daher scales up West Hub Montoir-de-Bretagne operations

MRO & Production

Daher has renewed and expanded its contract with Airbus Atlantic for the logistics management of the West Hub in Montoir-de-Bretagne. This five-year partnership (2026–2031) presents a significant operational challenge: supporting an industrial ramp-up that will see logistics volumes triple and staffing levels double by mid-2027. The renewed agreement covers two complementary areas. The first concerns

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Air Astana places 787 Dreamliner aircraft order Boeing

Air Astana inks order for up to 15 Boeing 787 aircraft

Aircraft & Engines

Boeing and the Kazakh flag carrier Air Astana have finalised an order for up to 15 787 Dreamliner aircraft as the airlines seeks to expand and modernise its Boeing wide-body fleet. The additional 787-9s will support the airline’s network growth and help further improve the passenger experience. The agreement for additional 787-9 aircraft, previously announced

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Pegasus Airlines opens maintenance facility at Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport Pegasus

Pegasus Airlines launches new MRO facility in Istanbul

MRO & Production

Pegasus Airlines has expanded its technical maintenance capacity and capabilities with the opening of a new aircraft maintenance centre at Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport. Built around digitalisation, efficiency and sustainability, the new hangars will enable the simultaneous maintenance of five narrow-body aircraft, strengthening the airline’s operational capability. With an initial investment of US$40 million, the

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Velocity Maintenance Solutions joins Bombardier VMS

Bombardier acquires Velocity Maintenance Solutions

Financial

Bombardier has announced the acquisition of Velocity Maintenance Solutions (VMS), a provider of maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services, headquartered in New Castle, Delaware. Completed through Bombardier’s US subsidiary, Learjet, the strategic transaction represents a further step in the company’s continued expansion of its services business and strengthens its commitment to delivering convenience and support

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TrueNoord delivers two ATR 42-600 aircraft to JSX

Aircraft & Engines

TrueNoord has successful delivered two ATR 42-600 aircraft to JSX, the US public charter carrier. The first aircraft was delivered in November, with the second following in January, and both turboprops are now in service. “This is an important milestone not only for JSX and TrueNoord, but for the broader US regional market. The ATR

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Röder Präzision to produce Do228 NXT composites

MRO & Production

Röder Präzision (Röder) has been selected to manufacture a wide range of composite components for the Do228 NXT as part of General Atomics AeroTec Systems’ (GA-ATS) series production programme. With a strong focus on European suppliers to ensure high quality standards and a reliable supply chain, GA-ATS is combining in-house production of key components with

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AFI KLM E&M received first LEAP engine Safran

AFI KLM E&M receives first LEAP spare engine

MRO & Production

Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance (AFI KLM E&M) has received its first LEAP-1B spare engine in Amsterdam, marking a key milestone in its recently signed agreement to purchase up to 10 CFM International LEAP-1A and LEAP-1B engines. This strategic investment strengthens the company’s commitment to delivering world-class maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services

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FTAI acquires seven Airbus aircraft from Air France

Aircraft & Engines

FTAI Aviation has completed the acquisition of seven off-lease Airbus aircraft from Air France, supporting the carrier’s continued narrow-body fleet modernisation programme. The transaction comprises one A318-100, four A319-100s and two A321-200 aircraft. Stacy Kuperus, Chief Operating Officer at FTAI Aviation, said: “We are pleased to partner with Air France and secure additional engine and

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Finnair has bought two A321 aircraft from ©CDB Aviation

CDB Aviation sells two A321s to Finnair

Aircraft & Engines

CDB Aviation, the Irish-headquartered aircraft lessor wholly owned by China Development Bank Financial Leasing Co., Limited (CDB Leasing), has announced the sale of two Airbus A321-200 aircraft to Finland’s flag carrier, Finnair. CDB Aviation has developed a strong partnership with the Finnair team, supporting the airline’s long-term fleet strategy since the original lease agreements for

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Crestone finances LEAP-1B engines for Arajet

Daher scales up West Hub Montoir-de-Bretagne operations

Air Astana inks order for up to 15 Boeing 787 aircraft

Pegasus Airlines launches new MRO facility in Istanbul

Bombardier acquires Velocity Maintenance Solutions

TrueNoord delivers two ATR 42-600 aircraft to JSX

Röder Präzision to produce Do228 NXT composites

AFI KLM E&M receives first LEAP spare engine

FTAI acquires seven Airbus aircraft from Air France

CDB Aviation sells two A321s to Finnair

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