Embraer has completed the acquisition of the remaining 50% stake in EZ Air Interior, its joint venture with Safran Cabin, as well as selected cabin interior assets in Brazil. The transaction gives Embraer full ownership of the Mexico-based operation, which has exclusively supported the manufacturer’s aircraft programmes since its establishment in 2012, producing components including […]
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Nigerian carrier Air Peace has taken delivery of its first brand-new Embraer E175 jet. The delivery further strengthens the partnership between Embraer and Air Peace alongside the airline’s existing E195-E2 and ERJ145 fleets. The E175 will support the carrier’s plans to expand connectivity across Nigeria and the wider region, providing greater fleet flexibility while reinforcing
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AJW Group, an independent provider of aircraft component support and MRO services, has appointed Louis Philippe Mallette as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of AJW Technique. Based at the Group’s Montreal MRO facility, Mallette will lead the strategic and operational direction of AJW Technique while working closely with Clyde Buntrock, Chief Executive Officer of AJW Aviation,
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Saab has signed a contract with the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) to supply 16 Gripen E fighter aircraft to Ukraine. Valued at approximately SEK24.6 billion (US$2.55 billion), the order will be booked in the third quarter of 2026, with deliveries scheduled for 2029-2030. The contract also covers spare parts, associated equipment and support items.
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Setna iO, LLC (Setna), a Chicago-based global supplier of aftermarket aircraft parts, has completed its acquisition of a majority stake in J&C Aero (J&C), a Vilnius, Lithuania-based specialist in cabin interior engineering. First announced in February, the transaction strengthens Setna’s global maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) network and adds J&C’s certified cabin interior design, manufacturing,
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STARLUX Airlines (STARLUX) will add eight Airbus A321neo aircraft to its fleet under a new agreement with aircraft lessor BOC Aviation. The aircraft, powered by CFM LEAP-1A engines, are scheduled for delivery from 2028. The addition will support the Taiwanese carrier’s continued network expansion as it strengthens its position in the long-haul and regional markets.
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Safran Aircraft Engines has inaugurated a new engine maintenance facility in Querétaro, Mexico, dedicated to CFM LEAP engines. The US$140 million investment strengthens Safran Aircraft Engine Services Americas as a comprehensive maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) hub for the region. The 50,000 m² site brings together two MRO shops for CFM56 and LEAP engines, an
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dnata, a global air and travel services provider, has secured a new seven-year ground handling licence at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS), reinforcing its long-term position at one of Europe’s busiest aviation hubs. The licence was awarded following a competitive public tender by Schiphol and enables dnata to continue delivering high-quality ground handling services as the
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Rcapital has completed the acquisition of Adams Aviation Supply Company from Incora, securing one of Europe’s leading distributors of parts and accessories for the general and business aviation maintenance sector. Founded in 1968, Adams Aviation has built a strong reputation for rapid parts delivery, industry-leading traceability and technical expertise. Headquartered in Crawley, West Sussex, the
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RECARO Aircraft Seating (RECARO) has appointed Andreas Erber as Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and Member of the Executive Board, effective September 2026, as the company steps up its focus on innovation, engineering and sustainable growth. Erber, who holds a degree in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Stuttgart, brings extensive experience in aviation and advanced
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