Turkish Airlines has selected GEnx engines to power its recently ordered Boeing 787 fleet © GE Aerospace

Turkish Airlines orders over 100 GEnx engines to power 787 fleet expansion

Turkish Airlines has signed a landmark agreement with GE Aerospace to acquire more than 100 GEnx engines to power its recent order of 50 Boeing 787 aircraft, with options for an additional 25 planes. The deal also includes spare engines and a comprehensive 15-year TrueChoice services agreement, reinforcing the airline’s commitment to reliability, efficiency and […]

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SalamAir and CALC have signed lease agreements for two A320ceo aircraft © SalamAir

New CALC lease powers SalamAir’s expansion plan

Aircraft & Engines

China Aircraft Leasing Group (CALC) has signed lease agreements with SalamAir, Oman’s low-cost carrier, for two Airbus A320ceo aircraft. The aircraft are scheduled for delivery in the second quarter of 2026 and will be operated under six-year lease terms, reinforcing SalamAir’s fleet expansion and Oman’s national “Vision 2040 Strategy.” The agreement highlights CALC’s capability to

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Satair to acquire Unical Aviation and its subsidiary ecube to boost its USM capabilities

Satair expands global reach with acquisition of Unical Aviation and ecube

Financial

Satair, an Airbus company, has announced a major strategic move with the acquisition of Unical Aviation Inc. (Unical), a global supplier of aircraft parts and components, and its subsidiary ecube, a specialist in aircraft storage, disassembly, and transition services. The acquisition represents a pivotal milestone in Satair’s expansion within the used serviceable material (USM) market

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Spirit Airlines secures key union agreements

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Spirit Aviation Holdings, Inc., parent company of Spirit Airlines (Spirit), has announced significant progress in its ongoing Chapter 11 restructuring after reaching agreements in principle both with its pilots and flight attendants. The new arrangements, made with the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) and the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA), mark a major step towards

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Caerdav has opened a dedicated fourth line of maintenance

Caerdav doubles maintenance capacity with new fourth line

MRO & Production

Caerdav has taken a major step in its growth journey by opening a dedicated fourth line of maintenance – a move that has effectively doubled its operational capacity within just 18 months. The expansion follows an extensive remodelling of its modern Twin Peaks facility in St. Athan, South Wales, allowing the fully independent MRO to

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Boeing, Uzbekistan Airways signing ceremony at the C5+1 Summit in Washington, DC © Boeing

Three Central Asian airlines expand fleets with major Boeing orders

Aircraft & Engines

Boeing has announced a series of major aircraft deals with Central Asian airlines, signalling a new phase of growth and modernisation for the region’s carriers. Air Astana, Somon Air, and Uzbekistan Airways have all committed to significant orders for Boeing’s advanced 787 Dreamliner and 737 MAX aircraft. Air Astana, Kazakhstan’s flag carrier, plans to purchase

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Qantas’ ‘Project Sunrise’ takes shape in Toulouse

Aircraft & Engines

Qantas has reached a major milestone in its ambitious Project Sunrise programme. The first Airbus A350-1000ULR, designed for non-stop flights, is now on the assembly line in Toulouse. This marks a key step towards the launch of historic direct services from Australia to London and New York. Qantas and Airbus have unveiled the first images

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Satair and GAMECO have signed an LOI to strengthen their strategic partnership

Satair and GAMECO ink new Airbus material support deal

MRO & Production

Satair has signed a letter of intent (LOI) with Guangzhou Aircraft Maintenance Engineering (GAMECO). The agreement aims to expand their long-term Integrated Material Services (IMS) programme, including material support for the Airbus A350 platform. This move builds on the successful performance of IMS since its launch in 2022. It also deepens a strategic partnership that

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Royal Aero acquires two Boeing 777-300ER aircraft

Aircraft & Engines

Royal Aero GmbH has announced the successful acquisition of two Boeing 777-300ER aircraft, currently on lease to a leading European operator. This marks a key step in strengthening Royal Aero’s aircraft leasing platform and supports its long-term ambitions in the wide-body market. Paul Jackson, Chief Commercial Officer at Royal Aero, said: “This acquisition reflects our

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Honeywell names Jim Currier to lead independent aerospace company

People

Honeywell has named Jim Currier as President and Chief Executive Officer of Honeywell Aerospace. The business will become an independent, publicly traded company after a planned spin-off expected in the second half of 2026. This marks a major step in Honeywell’s long-term growth plan. At the same time, Honeywell announced Craig Arnold as Chairman of

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Turkish Airlines orders over 100 GEnx engines to power 787 fleet expansion

New CALC lease powers SalamAir’s expansion plan

Satair expands global reach with acquisition of Unical Aviation and ecube

Spirit Airlines secures key union agreements

Caerdav doubles maintenance capacity with new fourth line

Three Central Asian airlines expand fleets with major Boeing orders

Qantas’ ‘Project Sunrise’ takes shape in Toulouse

Satair and GAMECO ink new Airbus material support deal

Royal Aero acquires two Boeing 777-300ER aircraft

Honeywell names Jim Currier to lead independent aerospace company

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