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DAILY AVIATION NEWS ALERT

June 30th 2026
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AFI KLM E&M will extend its service agreement with LOT to include the 737 MAX aircraft

AFI KLM E&M extends LOT support deal

Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance (AFI KLM E&M) has extended its long-standing component support agreement with LOT Polish Airlines, expanding coverage to the carrier's fleet of 31 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft through to 2033. The renewed agreement builds on the companies' longstanding partnership and reflects LOT's continued confidence in AFI KLM E&M's Boeing 737NG/MAX component support services. Under …
Honeywell Aerospace's spin-off from Honeywell Technologies is completed

Honeywell Aerospace completes spin-off, begins new chapter

Honeywell Aerospace has officially begun trading as an independent, publicly listed company on the Nasdaq following the completion of its spin-off from Honeywell Technologies. The company launches with more than 36,000 employees serving over 10,000 customers worldwide, building on more than a century of aerospace innovation dating back to the invention of the first autopilot in 1914. Honeywell Aerospace develops …
Digital rendering of Kasi Healthcare's Airbus H135

Airbus Helicopters lands Nigeria H135 HEMS order

Airbus Helicopters and Kasi Healthcare have signed an agreement for the purchase of up to two Airbus H135 helicopters to support emergency medical services (EMS) in Nigeria, marking a significant step forward in the country's aeromedical capabilities. Announced at the third Nigeria Airlift 2026 Forum, the agreement makes Kasi Healthcare the first operator in Nigeria to order the HEMS-configured Airbus …
Rocket Lab to acquire Iridium

Rocket Lab to acquire Iridium in landmark deal

Rocket Lab has agreed to acquire satellite communications provider Iridium in a cash-and-stock transaction valuing the company at approximately US$8 billion, creating one of the most significant vertically integrated businesses in the global space industry. Under the agreement, Rocket Lab will acquire all outstanding Iridium shares for US$54 per share. The combined company will bring together Rocket Lab’s launch services, …
Rendering of Lufthansa Technik Portugal's new facility © Lufthansa Technik

Lufthansa Technik breaks ground on major MRO hub in Portugal

Lufthansa Technik has officially broken ground on its new 55,000-square-metre facility in Santa Maria da Feira, south of Porto, marking a major milestone in its expansion in Portugal. Established in 2024, Lufthansa Technik Portugal is expected to create up to 700 highly skilled jobs over the coming years. Portuguese Prime Minister Luís Montenegro joined representatives from government, business and partner …
Qatar Airways A350-1000 aircraft ©

Qatar Airways signs lease agreement for A350-1000s

BOC Aviation Limited has agreed a sale-and-leaseback transaction with long-standing customer Qatar Airways for three Airbus A350-1000 aircraft on long-term operating leases. All three aircraft have now been delivered to Qatar Airways and are powered by Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-97 engines. Steven Townend, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of BOC Aviation, said: “We are pleased to finance our first A350-1000 …

Lufthansa Cargo completes ALPHA phase at Frankfurt cargo centre

Rolls-Royce brings real-time engine insights to Bombardier jets

AerCap delivers first A321neo to Azerbaijan Airlines

WSA hands over second B737-400SF to Skyway Airlines

Aquila expands credit facility to US$400 million

Willis Lease Finance completes acquisition of A330-300 aircraft

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