Avora Aviation, a specialist in aircraft and engine asset management, trading and leasing, has completed a sale-and-purchase agreement with Setna iO for two CFM56-5B4/3 engines. Previously part of Avora Aviation’s portfolio, the engines are set for teardown, with their high-quality components to be made available shortly to support Setna iO’s global customer base. “Working with
The first of 30 Airbus A321XLR aircraft for Canada’s flag carrier, Air Canada, has been delivered. The aircraft is leased from SMBC Aviation Capital. This delivery marks a key milestone in the airline’s fleet renewal strategy, enabling it to bridge the gap between short-haul narrow-body and long-haul wide-body operations. With this addition, Air Canada becomes
SkyWorks Holdings has completed transactions and new engagements across its advisory and asset management platform during Q1 2026. The company advised a North American network carrier on the buyback of two A350-900 aircraft currently on lease. It also supported Azul Brazilian Airlines with fleet-related restructuring advisory services as part of its Chapter 11 process, including
Magellan Aviation Group (Magellan), in partnership with Worldstar Aviation (Worldstar), has announced the acquisition of three Boeing 737-800 aircraft currently on lease to Eastar Jet. The transaction enables the airline to secure additional capacity for future operations, while also providing a structured approach to asset and maintenance management. As part of the deal, Magellan and
At AERO Friedrichshafen in Germany, Textron Aviation has announced a new purchase agreement with European private jet operator LUMINAIR for nine Cessna Citation Latitude aircraft, signalling a strategic fleet expansion to meet rising demand. The midsize Citation Latitude was selected for its combination of range, operational efficiency and cabin comfort. Designed with a stand-up, flat-floor
Boeing and Ethiopian Airlines have confirmed an order for six additional 787 Dreamliner aircraft, as the carrier fully exercises options included in its 2023 agreement. The deal converts previously agreed commitments into a firm order, reinforcing the airline’s long-term fleet expansion strategy. Ethiopian Airlines plans to deploy the 787-9 aircraft to grow its intercontinental network
Pratt & Whitney has secured European certification for its GTF Advantage engine on the Airbus A320neo family, clearing a major regulatory hurdle ahead of entry into service. The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) approval follows earlier certification by the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration in February 2025 and subsequent validation by EASA in October 2025,
AMTRA Aero Component Solutions LLC (AACS), a US-based aircraft component supplier headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma, has announced the acquisition of a Boeing 757-200 aircraft, manufacturer serial number (MSN) 27810, formerly operated by New Pacific Airlines. The aircraft will be dismantled on site in Mojave, California, with components harvested for the used serviceable material (USM) market.
Bombardier’s long-standing customer Vista has taken delivery of its first Global 8000 aircraft at the company’s London Biggin Hill Service Centre, marking an important step in the operator’s fleet modernisation strategy. The introduction of the new flagship jet signals an upgrade programme that will see Vista’s existing Global 7500 fleet progressively converted to the enhanced
magniX, the company driving the electric aviation revolution, has announced the launch of the magniAIR electric engine for general aviation, initially targeting aircraft used for recreational flying and flight training. The company is integrating magniAIR as part of a complete magniX powertrain into a Van’s Aircraft RV-10 kit plane, with its first flight scheduled for
