Britten-Norman launches Global Brokerage and Trade-In Service

Britten-Norman, the British maker of the iconic Islander aircraft, has introduced a new Aircraft Brokerage and Trade-In Service. The programme gives operators full lifecycle support, allowing them to upgrade to new Islanders with ease. The company will handle aircraft sales, trade-ins, or refurbishments to keep fleets operational without interruption. The service is already in use. […]

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The Hiroshima City Fire Services bureau will become the world’s first firefighting operator of the H160

Hiroshima City Fire Services Bureau takes delivery of first Airbus H160

Aircraft & Engines

The Hiroshima City Fire Services Bureau has received its first Airbus H160 helicopter, becoming the world’s first firefighting operator of this helicopter. The aircraft will begin service in early 2026. It will support firefighting, search and rescue, medical emergencies and disaster response. It will also be used for aerial surveys of affected areas. The H160

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Marcus Wandt to lead Saab’s new Strategy and Technology division

People

Saab has appointed Marcus Wandt as Senior Vice President and head of its new Group Strategy and Technology function. The division will strengthen Saab’s strategic position and focus on group-level strategy, technology, mergers and acquisitions, partnerships and new ventures. Wandt, currently Chief Innovation Officer, brings a unique mix of experience to the role. A former

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Textron lifts profit and cash flow as Aviation and Bell drive growth

Financial

Textron reported third quarter 2025 income from continuing operations of US$1.31 per share, up from US$1.18 in the same quarter of 2024. Adjusted income from continuing operations reached US$1.55 per share, compared to US$1.40 a year earlier. Total revenue increased by 5%, supported by gains at Aviation, Bell, and Textron Systems. Chairman and CEO Scott

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SalamAir partners with MAI to set up first wheels and brakes facility in Oman

MRO & Production

SalamAir has signed a ten-year memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Mach Aerospace International (MAI) to set up an aircraft wheels and brakes maintenance centre in Oman. Under the deal, SalamAir will provide MAI with a full set of specialised wheels and brakes shop tools. MAI will build and operate the new facility at Muscat International

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American Airlines posts record revenue but reports quarterly loss

Financial

American Airlines Group has announced its financial results for the third quarter of 2025, reporting record revenue of US$13.7 billion. Despite the strong performance, the airline posted a GAAP net loss of US$114 million, equivalent to US$(0.17) per diluted share. Excluding net special items, American Airlines reported an adjusted net loss of US$111 million, also

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Global airline giants take minority stakes in WestJet

Financial

Onex Partners and WestJet have finalised the sale of minority equity stakes in the Canadian carrier to Delta Air Lines, Korean Air, and Air France-KLM. The sale marks a new chapter in WestJet’s international partnerships while keeping control with Onex Partners, the private equity platform of Onex Corporation. The transaction, first announced on May 9,

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Rita Flaherty, Vice President at GE Aerospace’s Defence & Systems and Hanwha Aerospace President Sun Kim © GE Aerospace

Hanwha Aerospace orders more GE engines for military aircraft

Military & Defense

Hanwha Aerospace (Hanwha) has signed a new agreement with GE Aerospace to purchase more T700 and F404 engine kits. These engines will power Korea Aerospace Industries’ Surion helicopter and the T-50, TA-50, and FA-50 Golden Eagle jet trainers and light attack aircraft. Under the deal, Hanwha will receive 88 T700 kits and 40 F404 kits.

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Airbus predicts world freighter fleet to grow 45% by 2044

Airbus forecasts 45% growth in global freighter fleet by 2044

Aircraft & Engines

Airbus’ 2025 Cargo Global Market Forecast (GMF) projects the worldwide fleet of dedicated freighter aircraft will grow to 3,420 over the next 20 years, a 45% increase. This total will include 815 existing freighters and 2,605 additional ones. Of the 2,605 new freighters, 1,530 will replace older aircraft, while 1,075 will support fleet growth. These

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APS launches first Collins 568F propeller overhaul in Asia

MRO & Production, Uncategorized

Aircraft Propeller Service (APS) has completed its first overhaul of Collins Aerospace 568F propeller blades at its new MRO facility in Malaysia. It marks the first time this propeller type has been serviced within the region. Until now, all Collins 568F propellers had to be shipped to North America or Europe for overhaul. With APS’s

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Britten-Norman launches Global Brokerage and Trade-In Service

Hiroshima City Fire Services Bureau takes delivery of first Airbus H160

Marcus Wandt to lead Saab’s new Strategy and Technology division

Textron lifts profit and cash flow as Aviation and Bell drive growth

SalamAir partners with MAI to set up first wheels and brakes facility in Oman

American Airlines posts record revenue but reports quarterly loss

Global airline giants take minority stakes in WestJet

Hanwha Aerospace orders more GE engines for military aircraft

Airbus forecasts 45% growth in global freighter fleet by 2044

APS launches first Collins 568F propeller overhaul in Asia

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