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DAILY AVIATION NEWS ALERT

July 8th 2026
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© 2026 Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation

Pearl 700 completes 100% SAF flight

Rolls-Royce has announced that its Pearl 700 engines have successfully powered the first flight of a Gulfstream G800 using 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), marking a significant milestone in efforts to reduce non-CO₂ emissions from business aviation. The flight formed part of Gulfstream Aerospace's high-altitude flight test campaign to assess the potential of neat SAF to reduce the particulate emissions …
Hydrogen-powered fuel cell engine mounted on an aircraft

Airbus and MTU advance hydrogen engine venture

Airbus and MTU Aero Engines (MTU) plan to deepen their partnership by establishing a joint venture dedicated to developing and commercialising a fully electric hydrogen fuel cell engine. The planned venture marks the next milestone in the collaboration announced through the memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed at the Paris Air Show in June 2025. The new company will provide a …
NATO will begin formal negotiations with Saab regarding the acquisition of up to ten GlobalEye Airborne Early Warning & Control systems

NATO picks Saab GlobalEye

NATO has selected Saab's GlobalEye as its next-generation airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) platform and will begin formal negotiations for the acquisition of up to ten aircraft, Secretary General Mark Rutte announced at the Alliance's summit in Ankara, Türkiye. The procurement forms part of NATO's programme to replace its existing AEW&C fleet and modernise its surveillance and situational awareness …
H125 helicopter

U.S. Customs orders ten Airbus H125 helicopters

U.S. Customs and Border Protection Air and Marine Operations (CBP AMO) has ordered ten Airbus H125 helicopters to strengthen its airborne law enforcement, border security and public safety capabilities across the United States. The aircraft will support a wide range of missions, including border surveillance, patrol and tactical operations in demanding environments. Manufactured at Airbus' facility in Columbus, Mississippi, the …
Sentry enhances its North American footprint with AirStart acquisition

Sentry bolsters regional parts business with AirStart acquisition

Sentry Aerospares (Sentry), a portfolio company of Acorn Capital Management, has acquired Canadian aircraft components distributor AirStart Inc., broadening its position in the regional aviation aftermarket and expanding its presence in North America. AirStart is an independent stocking distributor of rotable aircraft components, with a strong focus on regional aircraft platforms and an established position in the Canadian market. Founded …
Stratos has acquired three leased aircraft

Stratos broadens airline portfolio

Aircraft investment specialist Stratos has acquired three leased aircraft, adding Asiana Airlines, Southwest Airlines and Virgin Australia to its portfolio of airline customers while expanding its investor base. The acquisitions comprise an Airbus A321 (MSN 5173) leased to Asiana Airlines, a Boeing 737-800 (MSN 38875) leased to Southwest Airlines, and a Boeing 737-700 (MSN 38128) leased to Virgin Australia. Fraser …

FTAI, AEI team-up on 737-800 freighter solution

DAE, Neuberger launch leasing venture Mustang Aerospace

Embraer E-jets gain India certification

Deucalion acquires Vueling-leased A320

Avia Solutions Group appoints Zilvinas Lapinskas as CEO

Saudia Cargo to add four Boeing 777 freighters to its fleet

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