Sopra Steria has entered into negotiations with a view to acquiring the Manufacturing Engineering business from Daher Industrial Services

Sopra Steria eyes aerospace expansion

Sopra Steria has entered into exclusive negotiations to acquire the Manufacturing Engineering business of Daher Industrial Services (Daher) in a move designed to strengthen its aerospace engineering capabilities and deepen its position within the European aviation sector. The proposed acquisition would significantly expand Sopra Steria’s expertise in manufacturing engineering, particularly in the aerospace industry, where […]

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Atlas to acquire a 49% minority equity stake in Air Atlanta

Atlas takes stake in Air Atlanta

Financial

Atlas Air Worldwide (Atlas) has signed a share purchase agreement to acquire a 49% minority stake in Air Atlanta, the Iceland-based global provider of ACMI and aircraft management services with operating platforms in Iceland and Malta. The transaction creates a strategic partnership that expands Atlas’ global operating platform and strengthens access to wide-body capacity in

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SUM Air is the fourth South Korean airline to implement AMOS ©SWISS-AS

South Korean airline SUM Air to implement AMOS

Information Technology

South Korean start-up carrier SUM Air has gone live with the AMOS maintenance and engineering platform from Swiss AviationSoftware (Swiss-AS), creating a scalable digital foundation ahead of its first aircraft delivery. The move makes SUM Air the fourth South Korean airline to adopt AMOS, using the integrated system to streamline maintenance operations, improve efficiency and

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Ukraine intends to acquire batch of 20 Gripen E/F jets

Military & Defense

Sweden’s Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy have announced that Ukraine intends to acquire an initial batch of up to 20 Gripen E/F fighter aircraft, while Sweden intends to donate up to 16 Gripen C/D aircraft to Ukraine. The Swedish Government has also confirmed funding to replace the donated Gripen aircraft within

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The official opening of Heli-One's new S-92 Customer Support Center in Brazil

Heli-One launches first S-92 support centre in Brazil

MRO & Production

Heli-One has opened Brazil’s first Sikorsky-authorised S-92 Customer Support Center, expanding maintenance and support capabilities for operators of the heavy-lift helicopter across South America. The new facility will provide both scheduled and unscheduled maintenance services for any S-92 aircraft operating in the region and forms the foundation of a wider S-92 Centre of Excellence. In

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Thai Navy orders Airbus C295 duo

Military & Defense

The Royal Thai Navy has ordered two Airbus C295 aircraft in an enhanced transport configuration, strengthening Thailand’s military airlift and maritime surveillance capabilities. The aircraft will support a wide range of missions, including logistics transport, maritime patrol and search and rescue operations. Equipped with advanced Electro-Optical/Infra-Red sensor systems, the C295s will be capable of detecting,

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Platoon Aviation’s fleet will expand charter operations to become Europe’s largest Cessna Citation Longitude fleet © Textron Aviation

Platoon Aviation bets big on Citation Longitude

Aircraft & Engines

Textron Aviation has signed a multi-aircraft agreement with Hamburg-based Platoon Aviation that will make the charter operator the largest Cessna Citation Longitude fleet owner in Europe. Deliveries are scheduled to begin in 2027. The Citation Longitude, Textron’s flagship business jet, is designed for long-range charter operations with a focus on efficiency, passenger comfort and operational

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American Airlines to install Starlink on 500 narrow-body aircraft © American Airlines

American Airlines to roll out Starlink Wi-Fi on narrow-body aircraft

Other News

American Airlines (American) will equip more than 500 narrow-body aircraft with Starlink high-speed satellite internet from the first quarter of 2027, marking a major upgrade to its inflight customer experience. “As a premium global airline, we are continuously seeking out world-class partners like Starlink to deliver what our customers need and want,” said American Airlines

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Digital rendering of Czech Police Aviation Service's Airbus H145 helicopter

Czech Police Aviation Service to modernise fleet with Airbus H145s

Aircraft & Engines, Top Stories

The Czech Ministry of Interior has signed a contract with Airbus Helicopters for 11 five-bladed H145 helicopters to modernise the Czech Police Aviation Service fleet. The multi-role aircraft will support law enforcement, search and rescue, and emergency medical operations, backed by a full training and logistics package to ensure smooth integration. Airbus said the move

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Leap engine at SSAMC facility CFM International

SSAMC becomes China’s first CFM LEAP MRO provider

MRO & Production

CFM International (CFM) and Sichuan Services Aero-engine Maintenance Company (SSAMC), the joint venture between Air China and CFM, have confirmed that SSAMC will join the network of Premier MRO providers for CFM LEAP engines. The announcement was made during a ceremony at MRO Greater China, where the company outlined plans to deliver maintenance, repair and

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