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Embraer E2 jet in Azorra livery

Azorra completes 52 transactions in Q2

Azorra completed 52 transactions during the second quarter (Q2) of 2026, reflecting continued momentum across its leasing, trading and portfolio management activities. During the quarter, Azorra signed and extended leases for nine aircraft and five engines. It acquired eight aircraft, seven engines and one airframe, delivered eight aircraft and seven engines, sold five aircraft and […]

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ZeroAvia Marshall Aerospace have entered into a collaboration to develop hydrogen-electric capability for defence platforms

ZeroAvia and Marshall Aerospace target hydrogen defence aircraft

ZeroAvia and Marshall Aerospace (Mashall) have formed a collaboration to develop hydrogen-electric propulsion and power systems for military aircraft. The partnership combines ZeroAvia’s flight-tested hydrogen-electric technology with Marshall’s expertise in military aircraft modification, integration and certification. The companies will focus on integrating hydrogen-electric systems into both new and existing defence platforms, supporting applications including uncrewed

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AMAC Academy will train the next generation of aircraft maintenance professionals

AMAC Aerospace launches AMAC Academy

AMAC Aerospace has launched AMAC Academy, a new aircraft maintenance training programme designed to develop highly skilled maintenance professionals through hands-on, industry-focused training at EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg. The first intake is scheduled for January 2027. Based at the facilities of AMAC Aerospace Switzerland AG, the academy has been developed in line with EASA Part-147 and FOCA

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Setna iO has acquired its first A320neo for its US teardown programme

Setna iO acquires First A320neo for US teardown

Setna iO has completed the acquisition of an Airbus A320neo, previously operated by Spirit Airlines, marking the company’s first A320neo purchase for teardown in the United States. The aircraft will be dismantled at AerSale’s facility in Goodyear, Arizona, further expanding Setna iO’s next-generation narrow-body teardown programme. Recovered components will be processed through Setna iO’s integrated

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Aviation Capital Group

ACG secures US$1.48 billion unsecured term loan facility

Aviation Capital Group (ACG) has secured a US$1.48 billion unsecured term loan facility through its wholly owned subsidiary, ACG Aircraft Financing Ireland DAC, with the facility guaranteed by ACG. The syndicated agreement, involving 33 lenders across multiple countries, matures in July 2031. Funds may be drawn until January 2027, although no amounts have been drawn

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Pan Am Flight Academy is broadening its presence in Brazil © Pan Am Fligh Academy

Pan Am Flight Academy broadens Presence in Brazil

Pan Am Flight Academy has signed a strategic cooperation and representation agreement with EPA Training Center in Brazil, Latin America’s largest regional aircraft simulator training provider. The partnership establishes Pan Am Flight Academy’s commercial presence in Curitiba, Paraná, strengthening its position in the Latin American aviation market and supporting its ongoing international expansion. Under the

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China Southern Air Logistics has leased three B777-300 Freighters also known as "The Big Twin"

AerCap Cargo leases three converted freighters to China Southern Air Logistics

AerCap has signed lease agreements with China Southern Air Logistics for three Boeing 777-300ERSF converted freighter aircraft, marking another step in the companies’ long-standing partnership. The Boeing 777-300ERSF, known as “The Big Twin“, is the first passenger-to-freighter conversion programme developed for the Boeing 777-300ER. The first aircraft is due to be delivered in October 2027,

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CFM56-7B engine

AeroDirect expands CFM56 engine portfolio

AeroDirect has acquired two CFM56-7B26/3 engines previously operated by US-Bangla Airlines, strengthening its portfolio of high-demand narrow-body engine assets. The engines are currently undergoing heavy maintenance at Precise Aviation, an AeroDirect affiliate, before being made available to customers across a range of aftermarket services, including leasing, sale, exchange and repair management. The acquisition forms part

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The newly opened elecTRAS™ test lab in Wolverhampton, UK, features a scalable, modular, adaptable test rig that enables precise evaluation of multiple system configurations

Collins accelerates electric aircraft innovation

Collins Aerospace has officially opened its fully operational Engineering Center of Excellence in Wolverhampton, strengthening its capabilities in developing and testing next-generation electric thrust reverser actuation systems (elecTRAS) for commercial aircraft. The UK facility features a new modular and scalable test centre designed to support every stage of aircraft actuation system development, from initial design

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