Aviation Capital Group (ACG) has placed an order for 75 Airbus A320neo-family aircraft, with deliveries scheduled between 2032 and 2035, the aircraft lessor said on Thursday. The agreement includes conversion rights to other variants in the A320neo family, giving ACG greater flexibility over its future delivery schedule. ACG had 118 A320neo-family aircraft in its fleet […]
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Lufthansa will begin operating its first Airbus A350-1000 on passenger flights on December 3, 2026, with a service from Munich to Tokyo’s Haneda airport, as the German airline expands its long-haul fleet. The aircraft, due to arrive in Munich from Airbus’ Toulouse facilities in mid-November, will initially serve Tokyo before Shanghai and Singapore are added
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Saab has received a SEK 1.3 billion order from Sweden’s Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) to develop a new-generation flight control computer for the Gripen fighter aircraft, with deliveries planned for 2030. The programme will replace the aircraft’s existing flight control computer with a future-proof system designed to meet long-term requirements for availability, performance and security
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BBAM Limited Partnership (BBAM), a global aviation investment manager, has announced the final close of its third flagship aviation fund, Incline Aviation III, with total capital commitments exceeding US$1.7 billion. The fund continues the investment strategy developed through its predecessors, targeting opportunities across the commercial aviation market, including aircraft, engines and related credit investments. Incline
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Embraer and LATAM Airlines Group have signed a Component Pool Programme agreement to support the introduction of 24 Embraer E195-E2 aircraft ordered by the airline group. LATAM also holds options to purchase a further 50 aircraft. The agreement will provide comprehensive component support for LATAM’s E195-E2 fleet under Embraer’s Pool Programme, helping to optimise aircraft
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Airbus expects global demand for aviation services to double from 2026, reaching more than US$420 billion by 2045, as the worldwide aircraft fleet expands and passenger numbers rise. The services market, which supports the resilience of the aviation industry, is forecast to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.8%, supporting a global
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SITA has agreed to acquire Collins Aerospace Airport Solutions, expanding its passenger processing, baggage handling and airport operations technology capabilities as it seeks to deliver more seamless and resilient services across the air transport industry. Collins Aerospace Airport Solutions provides technology and operational expertise spanning the passenger journey, from check-in and self-service facilities to baggage
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Lufthansa Group has won the race for a minority stake in TAP Air Portugal, with Portugal’s government selecting its bid of up to €1.2 billion over a rival offer from Air France-KLM. The government said on Wednesday it had accepted Lufthansa’s offer for a 44.9% stake in the state-owned airline. A further 5% stake has
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Japan Airlines (JAL) has ordered 26 Embraer E190-E2s aircraft, comprising 16 firm orders and ten options, with deliveries expected to begin in the 2029 financial year. JAL has selected the Embraer E190-E2 to replace the existing Embraer E170/E190 regional fleet operated by its subsidiary J-AIR, which serves an extensive domestic network from its main hub
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Bridgepoint, GFH Bank (GFH) and AIP Capital have announced a new partnership focused on acquiring next-generation commercial aircraft engines. GFH’s involvement as a strategic partner represents the next phase of Bridgepoint and AIP Capital’s collaboration to build a diversified commercial aircraft engine portfolio valued at more than US$1 billion. The partnership was established in 2024
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