SunExpress’s Antalya Training Centre has received the first B737NG Flight Training Device Level 2

HAVELSAN secures dual certification for Turkish-built 737NG FTD Level 2

HAVELSAN, the Ankara-headquartered flight simulator manufacturer, has announced that its domestically developed Boeing 737NG Flight Training Device Level 2 (FTD Level 2) has received both FNPT II MCC and FTD 2 certifications from Türkiye’s Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). The device has been delivered to SunExpress’s Antalya Training Centre, reinforcing the airline’s in-house pilot […]

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GE Aerospace secures J85 readiness contract

Military & Defense

GE Aerospace has been awarded a contract by the US Defense Logistics Agency aimed at enhancing the readiness of the J85 engine, which powers the US Air Force’s primary trainer aircraft, the T-38. Under the agreement, GE Aerospace will deliver fleet management and supply optimisation capabilities in support of the Air Force’s pilot training mission.

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ACG delivers two Boeing 737 MAX 8 planes to WestJet

Aircraft & Engines

Aviation Capital Group LLC (ACG), a global full-service aircraft asset manager, has announced the delivery of two Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft to Canadian carrier WestJet. The deliveries complete a two-aircraft sale-and-leaseback transaction between ACG and WestJet. Both aircraft are powered by CFM LEAP-1B engines and were handed over in Seattle earlier this week. Carter

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ANA taps Juichi Hirasawa as new President and CEO

People

All Nippon Airways (ANA), Japan’s largest airline, has announced changes to its board leadership with the appointment of Juichi Hirasawa, currently Representative Director and Senior Executive Vice President, as President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO). He will succeed Shinichi Inoue on April 1, 2026, on which date, Inoue will assume the role of Senior Advisor

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Rolls-Royce delivers strong financial momentum in 2025

Financial

Rolls-Royce has reported another year of robust strategic and financial progress in 2025, with marked improvement across all key financial indicators. Over the past three years, its transformation programme has delivered a step-change in performance, generating higher operating profit and free cash flow while capital expenditure has doubled. The group continues its evolution into a

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AAR expands business aviation avionics portfolio

MRO & Production

AAR CORP. has entered into a new agreement with Otto Instrument Service to distribute and support the LASEREF IV inertial reference system product line. The partnership underlines AAR’s strategic objective to expand its OEM distribution portfolio within the business aviation segment. Under the terms of the agreement, AAR will manage the availability and global distribution

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Lufthansa introduces “IATA Turbulence Aware” technology

Smarter skies through shared turbulence data

Other News

With “IATA Turbulence Aware”, Lufthansa will collect anonymised turbulence data from flights operated by participating airlines. This real-time information provides pilots with precise insights into current atmospheric conditions. Through its involvement in IATA Turbulence Aware, Lufthansa is making a significant contribution to enhancing the quality and availability of turbulence data for airlines worldwide. Lufthansa Group

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DAE will sell seven Being and Airbus aircraft to K2 Aviation

DAE to acquire Macquarie AirFinance in US$7bn deal

Financial, Top Stories

Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of Macquarie AirFinance (MAF) for an approximate enterprise value of US$7 billion. The combined group will have a pro forma fleet of 1,029 owned, managed and committed aircraft and will serve 191 airline customers across 79 countries. Narrow-body aircraft will account for

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USAF selects Honeywell SkyShot 1600 for autonomous aircraft propulsion prototype

MRO & Production

The U.S. Air Force (USAS) has awarded Honeywell a prototype contract to design a propulsion system for an autonomous aircraft, based on its new small thrust-class engine, the SkyShot 1600. The SkyShot 1600 is intended for use in collaborative combat aircraft. Its flexible architecture enables adaptation across a range of mission profiles in either turbojet

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Astronics delivers strong Q4 on aerospace demand

Financial

Astronics Corporation reported financial results for the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2025, with sales growth driven by sustained demand within its Aerospace segment, primarily from the Commercial Transport market. Aerospace sales increased by US$31.0 million, or 16.5%, while Test Systems sales rose by US$0.5 million. Gross profit increased by US$17.8 million to US$80.0 million in

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