The opening of Bombardiers new Dorval facility is scheduled before the end of 2027 © Bombardier

Bombardier to build new Dorval manufacturing hub

Bombardier plans to build a new 126,000 ft², state-of-the-art manufacturing centre in Dorval, Québec, marking a significant milestone in the company’s growth strategy. Located close to the Challenger manufacturing centre and the Laurent Beaudoin Completion Centre, the new facility will expand Bombardier’s industrial footprint and further strengthen its production capabilities. The project represents an investment […]

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Ghana has ordered a mixed fleet of Airbus helicopters © Airbus

Ghana selects mixed fleet of Airbus helicopters

Military & Defense

Airbus Helicopters has secured a contract from the Ghanaian Ministry of Defence for a mixed fleet comprising two H175M helicopters, one ACH175 and one ACH160. The H175Ms will be deployed in a multi-mission role, supporting transport, search and rescue, emergency medical services and disaster relief operations, while the ACH175 and ACH160 will be used for

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Mercuria and Airborne Capital launch open-ended aircraft fund

Financial

Mercuria Investment Co. (MIC), a subsidiary of Mercuria Holdings (MHD), and Airborne Capital Limited (ACL), an aircraft leasing and asset management company headquartered in Ireland, have agreed to jointly establish and operate a new open-ended aircraft fund, MACH OE. To date, MIC and ACL have jointly offered closed-ended aircraft funds with portfolios tailored to Japanese

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HAECO appoints new GM for Composite Services

People

HAECO has appointed Haijun Jiang as General Manager of HAECO Composite Services, with immediate effect. In his new role, Jiang will lead HAECO Composite Services, overseeing its strategic direction and business growth. He will be responsible for driving operational performance and profitability, while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality and regulatory compliance. Jiang brings

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Daher has unveiled the TBM 980, featuring Garmin’s third-generation G3000® PRIME avionics

Daher unveils next-generation TBM 980

Aircraft & Engines

Daher has unveiled the latest addition to its TBM aircraft family, the TBM 980, featuring Garmin’s third-generation G3000® PRIME avionics. The new model delivers an enhanced piloting experience and incorporates cabin upgrades designed to further improve passenger comfort. The TBM 980 was officially introduced on January 15, at Daher Aircraft’s TBM production facility in Tarbes,

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Eve secures US financing for eVTOL programme with EXIM Bank

Financial

Eve Air Mobility (Eve) has announced an agreement with the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank) and the Private Export Funding Corporation (PEFCO). The arrangement will provide financing for costs incurred with US-based suppliers supporting Eve’s electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) programme. The funding will be used to procure batteries and engineering

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Tyler Botthof becomes new Chief Operating Officer of AvAir

People

AvAir has promoted Tyler Botthof to Chief Operating Officer, effective January 1, 2026. “Tyler’s deep industry knowledge, hands-on experience across both sales and operations, and long-standing commitment to AvAir make him exceptionally well suited to lead our operations as Chief Operating Officer,” said Mike Bianco, Chief Executive Officer of AvAir. In his new role, Botthof

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Air Atlantic Icelandic has opted for TRAX eMobility

Air Atlanta Icelandic elects to add Trax’s eMobility

Information Technology

Trax has signed a multi-year contract expansion with Air Atlanta Icelandic, further strengthening a relationship that spans more than 25 years. Following Air Atlanta Icelandic’s upgrade to Trax’s eMRO platform in 2024, the airline has now elected to add Trax’s eMobility and cloud hosting solutions to further streamline maintenance operations, improve efficiency and enhance regulatory

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Florida-based Airway Aerospace has been bought by the AxioAero Group

AxioAero expands with Airway acquisition

Financial

AxioAero Group (AxioAero), a newly established aerospace and aviation-focused holding company, has acquired Airway Aerospace LLC (Airway), a Florida-based repair station certified by the FAA, EASA and the UK CAA. The transaction represents AxioAero’s second acquisition, following the purchase of Aviation Concepts, LLC in January 2024, and underscores the Group’s strategy to build a portfolio

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Cavorite X7 hybrid-electric VTOL aircraft

Horizon advances X7 programme and strengthens balance sheet

Financial

New Horizon Aircraft has reported its financial and operational results for the second quarter of fiscal 2026, ended November 30, 2025, highlighting continued progress across its development, financial and organisational priorities. During the quarter, the company made significant advances on its full-scale hybrid-electric Cavorite X7 aircraft, with assembly of the first prototype expected in 2026

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Heike Tamm

Bombardier to build new Dorval manufacturing hub

Ghana selects mixed fleet of Airbus helicopters

Mercuria and Airborne Capital launch open-ended aircraft fund

HAECO appoints new GM for Composite Services

Daher unveils next-generation TBM 980

Eve secures US financing for eVTOL programme with EXIM Bank

Tyler Botthof becomes new Chief Operating Officer of AvAir

Air Atlanta Icelandic elects to add Trax’s eMobility

AxioAero expands with Airway acquisition

Horizon advances X7 programme and strengthens balance sheet

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