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DAILY AVIATION NEWS ALERT

February 25th 2026
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Erickson Group acquires 321 Precision Conversions Shutterstock

Erickson Group acquires 321 Precision Conversions

321 Precision Conversions, a provider of Airbus A321-200PCF freighter conversions, has announced that Erickson Group (Erickson), a global and diversified aviation and aerospace business, has acquired full ownership of the company through its wholly owned subsidiary, Precision Aircraft Solutions. Under the terms of the transaction, Erickson has increased its existing majority holding in 321 Precision Conversions by acquiring the minority …
Collins Aerospace has announced two expansions in Puerto Rico RTX

Collins Aerospace commits US$40 Million to Puerto Rico expansion

RTX's Collins Aerospace has disclosed the investment of more than US$40 million to support two operational expansions and to modernise infrastructure, machinery and equipment at its facilities in Santa Isabel and Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, announced by Governor Jenniffer González Colón. The initiative is expected to create around 525 highly skilled, full-time engineering and manufacturing roles, increasing Collins’ workforce in Puerto …
Spirit Airlines

Spirit Aviation Holdings cleared for leaner take-off

Spirit Aviation Holdings (Spirit) has reached a pivotal stage in its restructuring, announcing an agreement in principle with its existing debtor-in-possession lenders and secured noteholders on the core terms of a restructuring support agreement. The accord represents a decisive step towards concluding the airline’s Chapter 11 process and implementing the final operational and financial adjustments required to reposition the business. …
Gulfstream Aircraft at Augusta centre StandardAero

StandardAero welcomes first Gulfstream jet to Augusta centre

StandardAero, an independent provider of aerospace engine aftermarket services, including engine maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) and component repair, has announced the induction of its first two Gulfstream aircraft service events at its recently expanded service centre in Augusta, Georgia. StandardAero held a grand opening ceremony in August 2025 to mark the expansion of its aircraft and engine service centre …
Rapita Systems and Avionyx announce avionics partnership Shutterstock

Rapita Systems and Avionyx form avionics partnership

Rapita Systems, a provider of qualifiable software verification tools for the aerospace and defence sectors, and Avionyx, an aerospace engineering company owned by Joby Aviation and specialising in next-generation compliance solutions, have announced a strategic partnership aimed at accelerating the development and certification of complex avionics programmes across the Americas. Certifications include compliance with DO-178C Design Assurance Level A (DAL …
Scott Stoki Duncan Aviation

Duncan Aviation promotes Scott Stoki to VP of Engine Operations

Duncan Aviation has confirmed the promotion of Scott Stoki to Vice President of Engine Operations. A highly experienced professional with a strong technical foundation and many years at the company, Stoki’s elevation reflects Duncan Aviation’s ongoing focus on delivering advanced MRO services and sector-leading expertise to aircraft operators. Stoki takes over from Doug Alleman, who will retire at the end …

J&C Aero sells majority stake to Setna iO

oneworld appoints Ole Orvér as new CEO

Azul completes Chapter 11 exit after full restructuring

OROS expands PT6T inventory with six additional TwinPacs

Airbus unveils next-generation rotorcraft concepts for NATO

ABL completes second 737 MAX 8 delivery to TUI

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