Controllers interact with advanced airspace surveillance and automation displays at a Collins Aerospace facility, supported by radar systems

Collins Aerospace invests US$26.5m in Florida radar operations

May 12, 2026

Collins Aerospace is investing US$26.5 million to expand its facility in Largo, Florida, strengthening production capacity for commercial aviation radar systems and advanced defence security technologies. The investment is expected to create more than 100 highly skilled jobs across engineering and manufacturing operations as demand grows for increasingly sophisticated aviation and military systems. The expansion

The Lufthansa Group has ordered Boeing and Airbus long-haul aircraft © Lufthansa Group

Lufthansa orders 20 new long-haul aircraft

May 12, 2026

The Supervisory Board of Deutsche Lufthansa AG has approved the purchase of 20 additional long-haul aircraft as part of the Lufthansa Group’s ongoing fleet modernisation programme. The order comprises ten Airbus A350-900s and ten Boeing 787-9s, with deliveries scheduled between 2032 and 2034. Carsten Spohr, Chairman of the Executive Board and CEO of Deutsche Lufthansa

TrueNoord confirms Arcus as new majority investor

May 1, 2026

TrueNoord has diclosed that investor Arcus Infrastructure Partners has firmly agreed to acquire an approximate 74% stake in the business, while founding investor Freshstream will re-invest to retain the remaining share. The move marks a significant step in the company’s growth, providing stable capital to support future aircraft acquisitions as TrueNoord continues to build a

Biman Bangladesh Airlines places 14 aircraft order Boeing

Biman Bangladesh Airlines places 14 Boeing aircraft order

May 1, 2026

Biman Bangladesh Airlines have announced that the national carrier has placed its largest-ever Boeing order, selecting 14 787 Dreamliner and 737 MAX aircraft to support the expansion and modernisation of its fleet. The order comprises eight 787-10s for high-demand routes to the Middle East, two 787-9s to enhance long-haul services to Europe and North America,

Aergo appoints aviation veteran Paul Sheridan as CEO

April 15, 2026

Aergo Capital has appointed Paul Sheridan as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective June 2, 2026, signalling a major leadership change for the global aircraft lessor and servicer. He will be based at the company’s Dublin headquarters and succeeds Eugene O’Reilly, who has held the position on an interim basis since January 2026. Sheridan brings more

Vertical Aerospace secures up to US$850m funding boost

March 31, 2026

Vertical Aerospace (Vertical), a global aerospace and technology company pioneering electric aviation, has signed an agreement in principle as part of a financing package totalling up to US$850 million. The comprehensive package provides the company with a strengthened capital runway to build on recent operational progress and support key strategic milestones over the next 12

Finnair bets big on next-generation fleet

March 23, 2026

Finnair has signed an agreement for up to 46 Embraer E195-E2 aircraft, including 18 firm orders, 16 options and 12 purchase rights. The E195-E2s will replace the airline’s older aircraft, underpinning its strategy for profitable growth. Chosen for its superior efficiency, reliability and passenger appeal, the E195-E2 is the quietest single-aisle jet currently available and

SATENA has taken delivery of De Haviland Canada's 1000th DHC-6 Twin Otter aircraft

Twin Otter milestone: 1,000th aircraft delivered

March 23, 2026

De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited (De Havilland Canada) is marking a defining moment in aviation history with the delivery of its 1,000th DHC-6 Twin Otter. This milestone aircraft, together with the 999th Twin Otter, will join the fleet of SATENA, Colombia’s state-owned regional airline, representing both a global production achievement and a significant step

SkySelect has raised US$9m to modernise aircraft parts procurement with AI

SkySelect secures US$9m to transform aviation parts procurement

March 13, 2026

Estonian-founded SkySelect, an AI-powered procurement platform for aviation parts, has raised US$9 million in new funding. Airlines currently face significant operational and financial challenges linked to parts sourcing. Globally, carriers hold around US$50 billion in excess inventory, much of it tied up in legacy procurement systems that lack real-time visibility. When aircraft are grounded due

SMBC Aero Engine Lease appoints Stephen O’Dwyer as CCO

March 9, 2026

SMBC Aero Engine Lease B.V. has announced the appointment of Stephen O’Dwyer as Chief Commercial Officer at SAEL, effective March 2026. O’Dwyer brings extensive experience in the aircraft and engine leasing sector, with a strong track record in commercial strategy and in building relationships with airlines and OEMs. Most recently, he served as Senior Vice

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