KAEMS brings Tadpole on board to support next growth phase

KAEMS targets higher-value MRO work through Tadpole tie-up

Korea Aviation Engineering & Maintenance Service (KAEMS) has entered into a strategic collaboration with aviation advisory and ecosystem development firm Tadpole & Co., as the Korean MRO provider looks to accelerate growth and expand its international reach. KAEMS, which has benefitted from strong backing from the Korean Government, has been pursuing a clear growth strategy […]

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Air Lease shareholders back take-over deal

Financial

Air Lease has secured shareholder approval for its proposed acquisition, clearing a major hurdle towards the company’s sale to a new Dublin-based holding company. At a special meeting, holders of Air Lease Class A common stock voted to approve the previously announced merger agreement under which the aircraft lessor will be acquired by Sumisho Air

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Powerhouse selects Ramco for digital MRO overhaul

Information Technology

Enterprise aviation software specialist Ramco Systems Corporation USA, a subsidiary of Ramco Systems Limited, has secured a deal to implement its next-generation aviation software at Powerhouse Engines, a South Florida-based aviation services provider focused on jet engine leasing, trading and maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) for the CFM56 engine family. The deployment will see Ramco’s

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Pegasus Airlines has opted for LEAP-1B engines to power its future B737-10 fleet

Pegasus bets on LEAP engines for B737-10 growth

Aircraft & Engines

Pegasus Airlines (Pegasus) has signed an agreement with CFM International covering up to 300 LEAP-1B engines to power its future B737-10 fleet, reinforcing a partnership that stretches back more than three decades. The deal also includes spare engines and a long-term maintenance services package, underlining a shared focus on reliability and lifecycle support. The Turkish

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China Airlines has signed orders for five additional Airbus A350-1000s

China Airlines deepens A350 commitment with new order

Aircraft & Engines

Taiwan’s China Airlines has firmed up an order for five additional Airbus A350-1000s, lifting its total commitment for the type to 15 aircraft. The latest deal underlines the carrier’s long-term focus on fleet modernisation and growth across its long-haul network. The new wide-body aircraft will complement China Airlines’ existing fleet of 15 A350-900s, which are

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The Spanish Ministry of Defence has ordered 100 Airbus helicopters

Spain orders 100 Airbus helicopters in major defence upgrade

Military & Defense

Spain has placed orders for 100 Airbus helicopters through the Ministry of Defence’s Directorate General for Armament and Material (DGAM), marking its largest-ever helicopter procurement. The four contracts sit under the National Helicopter Plan announced in May and are aimed at modernising defence and security capabilities. The order spans four helicopter programmes across all three

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GATES expands engine MRO footprint in Asia

MRO & Production

GA Telesis Engine Services (GATES), the engine maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) subsidiary of GA Telesis LLC, has announced two strategic milestones that expand its global footprint and strengthen its position as an successful, independent engine maintenance provider. GATES has secured Approved Maintenance Organisation (AMO) certification from South Korea’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport

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Celebration of the first A-29N Super Tucano aircraft handover to the Portuguese Air Force © Embraer

Portugal receives first A-29N Super Tucano

Military & Defense

Embraer has delivered the first five A-29N Super Tucano aircraft to the Portuguese Air Force during a ceremony at OGMA’s facilities, attended by government officials, Embraer executives and invited guests. The delivery took place just one year and one day after the acquisition contract was signed, underlining Embraer’s ability to meet customer operational requirements. The

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Joby is supporting the DOTs Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) National Strategy

Joby backs U.S. DOT’s roadmap for air taxi rollout

Other News

Joby Aviation (Joby) has welcomed the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) National Strategy, describing it as a clear and practical framework for bringing electric air taxis into commercial service. The company said it intends to engage immediately with the strategy’s key recommendations as it prepares for early operations in US cities.

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Greg Mays becomes President and CEO of ATSG

People

Air Transport Services Group (ATSG) has appointed Greg Mays as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective January 1, 2026. Mays succeeds Mike Berger, who is retiring. Berger will remain with ATSG in an advisory role for part of 2026 to support a smooth leadership transition. Mays, who was named President of ATSG in September 2025,

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