Airbus Helicopters has delivered the fourth and final H125 to the Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources (NSDNR), completing the province’s fleet renewal programme. Ordered in 2024, the four new helicopters replace a fleet that entered service in 2016. They will support a range of critical provincial missions, including wildfire response, search and rescue, aerial
Embraer has unveiled the upgraded Phenom 300EV, introducing new safety technologies, performance improvements and cabin enhancements to the world’s fastest and longest-range light jet. The most significant addition is Garmin Emergency Autoland, making the Phenom 300EV the largest business jet equipped with the system, which can perform a fully automated landing in the event of
Lufthansa‘s special anniversary fleet will soon welcome another addition as the airline’s first Airbus A350-1000 has been painted in its centenary livery at Airbus’ Toulouse facility. The aircraft features a blue fuselage with a white XXL crane and the markings “1926 | 2026” and “100”. A total of 432 litres of blue paint and 246
Azorra completed 52 transactions during the second quarter (Q2) of 2026, reflecting continued momentum across its leasing, trading and portfolio management activities. During the quarter, Azorra signed and extended leases for nine aircraft and five engines. It acquired eight aircraft, seven engines and one airframe, delivered eight aircraft and seven engines, sold five aircraft and
AerCap has signed lease agreements with China Southern Air Logistics for three Boeing 777-300ERSF converted freighter aircraft, marking another step in the companies’ long-standing partnership. The Boeing 777-300ERSF, known as “The Big Twin“, is the first passenger-to-freighter conversion programme developed for the Boeing 777-300ER. The first aircraft is due to be delivered in October 2027,
AJet will expand and modernise its fleet with the addition of five Airbus A321neo aircraft under a new lease agreement with BOC Aviation. The new-generation aircraft, powered by Pratt & Whitney GTF engines, are scheduled for delivery in 2028 and will support the Turkish low-cost carrier’s continued growth across Europe, North Africa and the Middle
AeroDirect has acquired two CFM56-7B26/3 engines previously operated by US-Bangla Airlines, strengthening its portfolio of high-demand narrow-body engine assets. The engines are currently undergoing heavy maintenance at Precise Aviation, an AeroDirect affiliate, before being made available to customers across a range of aftermarket services, including leasing, sale, exchange and repair management. The acquisition forms part
Rolls-Royce has announced that its Pearl 700 engines have successfully powered the first flight of a Gulfstream G800 using 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), marking a significant milestone in efforts to reduce non-CO₂ emissions from business aviation. The flight formed part of Gulfstream Aerospace’s high-altitude flight test campaign to assess the potential of neat SAF
U.S. Customs and Border Protection Air and Marine Operations (CBP AMO) has ordered ten Airbus H125 helicopters to strengthen its airborne law enforcement, border security and public safety capabilities across the United States. The aircraft will support a wide range of missions, including border surveillance, patrol and tactical operations in demanding environments. Manufactured at Airbus’
Aircraft investment specialist Stratos has acquired three leased aircraft, adding Asiana Airlines, Southwest Airlines and Virgin Australia to its portfolio of airline customers while expanding its investor base. The acquisitions comprise an Airbus A321 (MSN 5173) leased to Asiana Airlines, a Boeing 737-800 (MSN 38875) leased to Southwest Airlines, and a Boeing 737-700 (MSN 38128)
