Willis Lease Finance Corporation (WLFC) has announced financial results for the second quarter (Q2 2025) ended June 30, 2025, posting total revenue of US$195.5 million, an increase of 29.4% compared with US$151.1 million for the same period in 2024. The company highlighted that this was its strongest quarter ever, reflecting robust leasing demand, strong utilisation
Barnes Aerospace has finalised its acquisition of the East Hartford Operations (EHO) division of ATI Forged Products, part of ATI Inc. This move is aimed at strengthening Barnes Aerospace’s position across both commercial and defence aerospace markets and broadening the scope of products and services it can offer to customers globally. The EHO facility, based
Joby Aviation (Joby) has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Blade Air Mobility’s (Blade’s) urban passenger transport business, marking a major step in its commercial growth strategy. The acquisition, valued at up to US$125 million in Joby stock or cash (at Joby’s election), includes all of Blade’s passenger operations across the US and Europe as
ANA Holdings (ANA HD) has finalised its acquisition of Nippon Cargo Airlines (NCA) through a simplified share exchange with Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha, following regulatory approval on August 1. This move integrates NCA as a wholly owned subsidiary of ANA Group, significantly expanding its cargo transport capabilities. The combined network will utilise NCA’s fleet of
Bombardier reported solid financial results for the second quarter of 2025, confirming it is on track to meet its full-year targets. The company recorded a notable rise in demand, particularly from Bombardier Defense, and secured a landmark deal through a firm order for 50 aircraft with 70 options from a new customer. Services revenues grew
Airbus SE has reported consolidated financial results for the first half of 2025, highlighting strong commercial performance despite supply chain challenges affecting aircraft deliveries. Chief Executive Officer Guillaume Faury said the results reflected progress in the Defence and Space division and ongoing issues with engine supply for the A320 programme, which have pushed deliveries to
Boeing has reported its second-quarter financial results, reporting total revenue of US$22.7 billion, including US$10.9 billion from its Commercial Airplanes division, primarily driven by increased aircraft deliveries. The operating margin for the division was recorded at (5.1) percent. The company increased production of its 737 programme to 38 aircraft per month and plans to stabilise
Triumph Group (TRIUMPH) has reported the completion of its acquisition by private equity firms Warburg Pincus and Berkshire Partners, transforming the aerospace and defence supplier into an independent, privately held company. The move is intended to accelerate the company’s growth and strengthen its position as a leading provider of mission-critical engineered systems and proprietary components
HEICO Corporation (HEICO) has announced the acquisition of Gables Engineering, Inc., a long-established leader in advanced avionics controls, for an undisclosed cash sum. The transaction, completed by HEICO’s Electronic Technologies Group, is expected to be accretive to HEICO’s earnings within one year of the purchase. Founded in 1946, Gables Engineering has built a strong reputation
Honeywell posted a solid second-quarter performance, meeting or exceeding all key guidance metrics and prompting management to upgrade its full-year outlook. The company posted year-over-year sales growth of 8%, with organic sales rising 5%, driven primarily by double-digit gains in defence and space operations, as well as UOP (its oil and gas process technologies division).
