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DAILY AVIATION NEWS ALERT
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Textron to split Industrial arm in strategic overhaul
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Textron has announced plans to separate its Industrial segment from its core aerospace and defence operations, aiming to sharpen strategic focus and unlock long-term value. The company is exploring several options for the separation, including a potential sale or the creation of an independent, publicly listed entity. The move would result in a streamlined “New Textron” focused exclusively on aerospace …
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Hydrogen jet test marks major breakthrough
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easyJet and Rolls-Royce have announced the successful completion of a major testing milestone using hydrogen as an aviation fuel, marking a significant step towards reducing aviation emissions. In an industry first, the companies tested a modified Rolls-Royce Pearl 15 aircraft engine at NASA’s Stennis Space Center near Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, achieving full take-off power while operating on 100% hydrogen. …
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SMBC Aviation Capital upsizes facility to US$3.7bn
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SMBC Aviation Capital has finalised a US$1.7bn greenshoe upsize of its original US$2bn syndicated facility announced in February as part of the acquisition of Sumisho Air Lease Corporation. The upsizing brings the total transaction to US$3.7bn, with the additional capital to be used for general corporate purposes. A total of 33 financial institutions participated in the general syndication, bringing overall …
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SCAT Airlines boosts 737 MAX fleet for long-haul expansion
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SCAT Airlines has announced plans to expand its fleet and increase capacity with the fuel-efficient Boeing 737 MAX family. The carrier has placed an order for five additional 737-9 aircraft, which will support improved operational efficiency and enable longer-range single-aisle services, including expanded routes to Europe. The airline has also converted five previously ordered 737-8 aircraft to the larger 737-9 …
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GA-ATS completes first Bangladesh Navy Do228 overhaul
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General Atomics AeroTec Systems GmbH (GA-ATS) has successfully completed a comprehensive overhaul of a Bangladesh Navy Do228 aircraft, returning it to Chattogram, Bangladesh, at the end of January 2026. This marks the first phase of an MRO contract signed between the two parties in 2025. A second Do228 is scheduled to undergo overhaul later this year. The Bangladesh Navy has …
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Rolls-Royce wins back LATAM with Trent 1000 XE order
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Rolls-Royce has been selected by LATAM Airlines to power three Boeing 787 Dreamliners with Trent 1000 XE engines. The Trent 1000 XE incorporates several upgrades following Rolls-Royce’s certified two-phase durability enhancement programme. This includes a re-engineered high-pressure turbine (HPT) blade, increasing cooling air flow by 40% and delivering more than double the time on wing compared with its predecessor. The …
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Liebherr delivers first A350F nose landing gear
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Copa Airlines orders 40 Boeing 737 MAX jets
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Safran expands LEAP supply chain with Uni Tritech partnership
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Republic Airways names Koscal as CEO in planned transition
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Do228NXT ground tests mark key milestone
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Airbus Q1 hit by lower deliveries despite strong defence demand
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