Daiwa Securities Group and Airborne Capital Limited Strengthen Aircraft Leasing Partnership Daiwa Securities Group Inc. (Daiwa Securities Group) has announced the successful completion of payment procedures for the acquisition of common shares and non-voting preferred shares of the Japanese subsidiary of Airborne Capital Limited ( Airborne). This follows the reorganisation of Airborne Capital Japan GK
The Lufthansa Group has announced plans to recruit approximately 10,000 new employees in 2025, spanning a wide range of professions. This includes more than 2,000 flight attendants, 1,400 ground operations staff, 1,300 technical experts and 1,200 administrative personnel. Additionally, around 800 pilots will be hired across the Group. Over half of the recruitment will take
ECS Group has inked a total cargo management (TCM) contract with JetSMART Airlines, South America’s low-cost carrier group. The contract, which began on January 1, 2025, marks the first-ever TCM agreement with a regional airline in South America. JetSMART Airlines operates under four national air operator certificates (AOCs)—in Chile, Colombia, Peru, and Argentina—covering extensive domestic
easyJet has become the first airline globally to trial an innovative lightweight paint, developed in collaboration with Mankiewicz Aviation Coatings, aimed at reducing fuel consumption. The new system uses less paint to create the iconic easyJet livery, reducing the coating weight by 27 kg per aircraft. The solution has already been applied to 38 aircraft
Engine lessor Aquila Air Capital (Aquila) has released that Wafra Inc. (Wafra), a New York-based, global alternative asset manager, has completed the acquisition of its platform from Warburg Pincus. Wafra entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a controlling interest in Aquila on October 18, 2024. Since then, Wafra has received all customary regulatory approvals
The European Commission has updated the EU Air Safety List, which identifies airlines banned or restricted from operating within the European Union due to non-compliance with international safety standards. This initiative is central to ensuring the highest levels of aviation safety for all passengers. As part of the latest update, Air Tanzania has been added
Daher has launched the Daher Learning Centre in Colomiers, near Toulouse, France, to address the growing demand for technical skills in the aerospace industry and support the rapid pace of industrial programmes. The 1,000 m² facility, including a state-of-the-art 650 m² technical workshop, is designed to provide tailored training for up to 40 learners at
Honeywell has announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Sino Jet at the Middle East and North Africa Business Aviation Association (MEBAA) show. This agreement aims to expand collaboration between the two companies in aviation services, new technology development and supporting Honeywell’s alignment with three critical megatrends, including the future of aviation.
Joramco Academy, the educational branch of Joramco, an Amman-based aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) facility, and part of Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE), has commenced its new academic year, marking the first semester at its newly inaugurated premises. The academy welcomed 50 top-performing new students embarking on a career in aircraft maintenance engineering, alongside returning
Eve Air Mobility (Eve) and Signature Aviation (Signature), the largest network of private aviation terminals, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to explore the ecosystem requirements and ground services necessary for safe, efficient and scalable advanced air mobility (AAM) operations. The agreement unites two established leaders in the global aerospace industry: Eve Air Mobility’s
