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DAILY AVIATION NEWS ALERT

February 10th 2026
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Olivier Andriès (l), CEO of Safran and Michael O’Leary (r), CEO of Ryanair

Ryanair inks major engine support MoU with CFM

Ryanair and CFM International (CFM) have signed an MoU for a long-term material services agreement to support Ryanair’s entire fleet of approximately 2,000 CFM56 and LEAP engines powering its Boeing 737 aircraft. The MoU, announced by Michael O’Leary, CEO of Ryanair, and Olivier Andriès, CEO of Safran, one of CFM’s two parent companies, covers the supply of spare parts and …
Egyptair has taken delivery of its first A350-900 aircraft

EGYPTAIR welcomes first out of 16 A350-900 aircraft

EGYPTAIR has taken delivery of the first of 16 Airbus A350-900 aircraft on order, becoming the launch operator of the type in North Africa. The A350 will support the airline’s long-haul fleet modernisation and network expansion, enabling new non-stop routes from its Cairo hub to key destinations including the US West Coast and North Asia. EGYPTAIR currently operates an Airbus …
José Antonio Barrionuevo

José Antonio Barrionuevo takes over as CFO for IAG

International Airlines Group (IAG) has released that its Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Nicholas Cadbury has decided to step down from his current role and will leave the Group with effect from June 2026. José Antonio Barrionuevo has been appointed CFO, effective from June 2026. Barrionuevo brings a strong track record in financial leadership and transformation within the aviation sector. He …
The A350-900 sold from GOAL to AviLease is currently on lease to Fiji Airways

GOAL sells A350-900 aircraft to AviLease

GOAL Aircraft Leasing (GOAL), a joint venture between KGAL GmbH & Co. KG, a German investment and asset manager and Deutsche Lufthansa AG, has sold and delivered one Airbus A350-900 aircraft to global aircraft lessor AviLease. The aircraft is subject to a long-term lease agreement with Fiji’s national carrier, Fiji Airways. The aircraft was delivered to AviLease at the end …
WLFC

WLFC and CFM launch CFM56 life-extension programme

Willis Lease Finance Corporation (WLFC) has announced the launch of an industry-first programme, developed in collaboration with CFM International (CFM), aimed at extending the operational life of CFM56-5B and CFM56-7B engines. The programme enables WLFC to keep CFM56-5B and CFM56-7B engines in service for longer by restoring core components, rather than fully dismantling the engine. WLFC is the first commercial …
Velocity Maintenance Solutions hangar

Bombardier acquires Velocity Maintenance Solutions

Bombardier has released that it has acquired Velocity Maintenance Solutions, a maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services provider. Completed through Bombardier’s U.S. subsidiary, Learjet Inc., the strategic acquisition marks a further milestone in the expansion of Bombardier’s Services business. Velocity Maintenance Solutions adds valuable expertise and a strong reputation for service excellence to Bombardier’s industry-leading service network. The company operates …

Cathay selects Thales for new A330neo fleet avionics

Air France-KLM names Olivier Piette to expanded strategy role

GE Aerospace and TAI set sights on Thailand engine support hub

B&H completes complex A330 cockpit delivery to New Zealand

Embraer deepens India supply chain push

Pem-Air widens LEAP engine support

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