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Barings Capital Solutions acquires US$200m+ aircraft portfolio

April 9, 2025

Barings Capital Solutions has announced it has entered into a purchase agreement to acquire a portfolio of narrow-body commercial passenger aircraft through its Capital Solutions platform. The platform invests across the capital structure to deliver tailored solutions, partnering with GENESIS, the full-service aircraft lessor wholly owned by Barings-managed funds, to originate, underwrite, and manage the

Avmax acquires Qantas aircraft, expands Skytrans ties

April 9, 2025

Avmax has confirmed a landmark agreement with Qantas, further bolstering its regional aircraft leasing portfolio. As part of the deal, Avmax has finalised the purchase of 19 Dash 8 Series aircraft, comprising three Dash 8-Q200s and 16 Dash 8-Q300s. The first Dash 8-200 sale under this agreement has successfully closed, marking a key milestone in

Mikael Cardinal, left, and test pilot Ric Webb, right, of Unither Bioélectronique celebrate after the company’s successful first test flight of a hydrogen-powered Robinson R-44 Raven II helicopter

Canada achieves world-first piloted hydrogen-powered helicopter flight

April 9, 2025

Canadian Advanced Air Mobility (CAAM) has announced a landmark achievement in the field of sustainable aviation, as National Board member Unither Bioélectronique has successfully completed the world’s first piloted flight of a hydrogen-powered helicopter. The historic event took place at Roland-Désourdy Airport in Bromont, Québec, on March 27, 2025, and marks a major advancement not

Azorra and DMS join forces to ease supply chain woes

April 8, 2025

Azorra has entered a strategic agreement with Delta Material Services (DMS), a wholly owned subsidiary of Delta Air Lines, to part out a used Airbus A220-300 in a bid to tackle global Aircraft on Ground (AOG) issues caused by parts shortages. The aircraft, previously operated by EGYPTAIR and now undergoing teardown, will provide much-needed A220-300

Eagle Air Aviation adds new EC-135 Helicopter for organ transport

April 8, 2025

Eagle Air Aviation, a Part 135 certified charter and organ air transport provider, has announced the acquisition of an EC-135 helicopter, significantly enhancing its operational capabilities. The new aircraft expands the company’s on-demand charter offerings and meets the necessary authorisations for transporting organs, reinforcing Eagle Air Aviation’s commitment to providing fast, flexible and mission-critical services.

Fred Gorrie, Managing Director and owner of Inter-Tec Aero

AJW Group forms strategic partnership with Inter-Tec Aero

April 8, 2025

AJW Group has announced a strategic partnership agreement with Inter-Tec Aero Ltd., a specialist design and engineering consultancy based in Shannon, Republic of Ireland. The agreement, confirmed on April 8, 2025, sees AJW appointed to market and promote Inter-Tec Aero’s EASA Part 21J design services to its extensive global customer base. Through this collaboration, AJW

IBA: regional travel surge fuels aircraft demand

April 7, 2025

IBA, the aviation intelligence and advisory company, reported that demand for regional travel remains robust, with revenue passenger kilometres (RPKs) for turboprop and regional jet aircraft increasing by 14.4%, from 22.06 billion in January 2024 to 25.45 billion in January 2025. Available seat kilometres (ASKs) for the same aircraft have also risen by 10.1% over

EVA Air has ordered additional Airbus A350-1000 and A321neo aircraft© Airbus

EVA Air finalises order for nine new Airbus aircraft

April 7, 2025

EVA Air has confirmed a firm order for six long-range Airbus A350-1000s and three A321neo aircraft, following its earlier commitment made in March 2025. This brings the airline’s outstanding aircraft orders to 24 A350-1000s and 18 A321neos. Clay Sun, President of EVA Air, highlighted the airline’s focus on sustainable aviation and passenger comfort, stating that

One of Austrian Airlines' Boeing 777-200ER aircraft with AeroSHARK surface technology

Austrian Airlines leads innovation with AeroSHARK on Boeing 777

April 4, 2025

Austrian Airlines has successfully completed the installation of AeroSHARK surface technology on four of its Boeing 777-200ER aircraft, becoming the first airline globally to retrofit this specific aircraft type with the innovative solution. The long-haul aircraft, bearing the registrations OE-LPA, OE-LPB, OE-LPC, and OE-LPD, are now equipped with a pioneering surface film developed by Lufthansa

Embraer reports strong start to 2025 with increased aircraft deliveries

April 3, 2025

Embraer has delivered 30 aircraft in the first quarter (Q1) of 2025, marking a 20% increase in deliveries compared to the same period in 2024, when 25 aircraft were delivered. Commercial Aviation deliveries remained steady, with seven aircraft handed over in both Q1 2024 and Q1 2025. However, Executive Aviation saw significant growth, with 23

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Barings Capital Solutions acquires US$200m+ aircraft portfolio

Avmax acquires Qantas aircraft, expands Skytrans ties

Canada achieves world-first piloted hydrogen-powered helicopter flight

Azorra and DMS join forces to ease supply chain woes

Eagle Air Aviation adds new EC-135 Helicopter for organ transport

AJW Group forms strategic partnership with Inter-Tec Aero

IBA: regional travel surge fuels aircraft demand

EVA Air finalises order for nine new Airbus aircraft

Austrian Airlines leads innovation with AeroSHARK on Boeing 777

Embraer reports strong start to 2025 with increased aircraft deliveries

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