CAAM and CRRG International Investment forge aviation aftermarket alliance

China Aviation Aftermarket Holdings (CAAM), an associate company of China Aircraft Leasing Group (CALC), has entered into a strategic cooperation agreement with China Resources Recycling Group International Investment (Shenzhen) (CRRG International Investment). The partnership focuses on the joint development of comprehensive solutions for the aviation aftermarket and marks CAAM’s first collaboration with CRRG International Investment, […]

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Greece inks follow-on NH90 support deal

Military & Defense

NH Industries (NHI) and the Hellenic Ministry of National Defence have signed a follow-on support contract for Greece’s NH90 helicopter fleet, reinforcing the long-term operational readiness of this critical military capability. Valued at €50 million, the agreement establishes a comprehensive support ecosystem designed to significantly improve fleet availability over the next five years. Under the

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GA Telesis wins long-term landing gear contract

GA Telesis secures long-term landing gear deal

MRO & Production

GA Telesis (GAT) has signed a multi-year agreement with a major international cargo airline to provide landing gear overhaul and exchange services through its MRO Services Landing Gear (LGS) division. Under the terms of the agreement, GA Telesis MRO Services Group will deliver comprehensive landing gear MRO support for a defined wide-body aircraft fleet operated

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Value Group joins Board of Airline Representatives in Germany

Other News

Value Group, a leading specialist in comprehensive passenger services for the aviation sector, has joined the Board of Airline Representatives in Germany (BARIG) as a business partner. The partnership brings together two organisations with a shared focus on improving passenger handling, particularly during irregular operations caused by weather disruption, industrial action, or other exceptional circumstances.

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The first B-52 with an upgraded radar has successfully ferried to Edwards Air Force Base

Boeing delivers first B-52 test aircraft with new radar

Military & Defense

Boeing has delivered the first flight test aircraft under the B-52 Radar Modernisation Programme (RMP) to the United States Air Force. The aircraft will undergo flight testing with the 412th Test Wing at Edwards Air Force Base in California, marking a major milestone in the long-term upgrade of the B-52 fleet. The test aircraft is

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SMBC Aviation Capital in new 737 MAX 9 agreement with United

Aircraft & Engines

Aircraft lessor SMBC Aviation Capital as announced agreements with United Airlines for the purchase and lease-back of twenty Boeing 737 MAX 9 aircraft scheduled for delivery in 2025 and 2026. The deal marks the third significant transaction between the two companies in recent years. It follows earlier agreements that included the lease of 20 Airbus

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Safran to sell SPI, the group’s division specialising in in-flight entertainment and connectivity solutions

Safran to sell SPI division to Kingswood

Financial

Safran has announced that it has signed a definitive agreement with Kingswood Capital Management (Kingswood) for the sale of Safran Passenger Innovations (SPI), the group’s division specialising in in-flight entertainment and connectivity solutions. The agreement marks a significant strategic step for Safran as it continues to refine its portfolio and focus on core activities. SPI

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SunExpress appoints Marcus Schnabel as new CEO

People

The Board of Directors of SunExpress, the joint venture between Turkish Airlines and Lufthansa, has appointed Marcus Schnabel as its next Chief Executive Officer, effective February 1, 2026. He will take over from Max Kownatzki, who is set to become CEO of Eurowings. Schnabel joins SunExpress from the Lufthansa Group, where since 2024 he has

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AerFin acquires CFM56-5B PIP engines for teardown

Aircraft & Engines

AerFin has strengthened its aviation aftermarket portfolio through the acquisition of a package of CFM56-5B performance improvement package (PIP) engines from a major European operator. The engines, equipped with the latest hardware configuration, provide a valuable pipeline of material for global customers and enhance AerFin’s technical capability in supporting newer-generation engine variants. Teardown activity is

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Leaders from AAR, Air France KLM E&M, and xCelle Asia gather for a signing ceremony in Chonburi, Thailand, on December 10, 2025

New xCelle Asia venture strengthens APAC nacelle support network

MRO & Production

AAR CORP. and Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance (AFI KLM E&M) have confirmed the completion of the formation of xCelle Asia, following the receipt of regulatory approval. The joint venture, previously announced and now fully established in Chonburi, Thailand, will focus on overhauling nacelles for new-generation aircraft. The companies indicated that the new

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