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DAILY AVIATION NEWS ALERT

February 20th 2026
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Aviation Capital Group (ACG)

ACG acquires 24-aircraft portfolio from Avolon

Aviation Capital Group (ACG) has signed definitive agreements with Avolon Aerospace Leasing (Avolon) to acquire a portfolio of 24 aircraft. The portfolio comprises 18 narrow-body aircraft, including 12 new-technology models, and six wide-body aircraft, all of which are new technology. As of February 1, 2026, the portfolio has an average age of approximately four and a half years and an …
American Airlines

American reaffirms commitment to CFM LEAP-1A engines

American Airlines (American) and CFM International, a 50/50 joint venture between GE Aerospace and Safran Aircraft Engines, have announced that American’s future deliveries of Airbus A321neo aircraft will continue to be powered by CFM LEAP-1A engines. The engines will be fitted to A321neo aircraft ordered by the airline two years ago. As part of the expanded partnership, CFM International will …
Magnetic Trading adds two A320s for teardown

Magnetic Trading adds two A320s for teardown

Magnetic Trading has acquired two Airbus A320-214 aircraft, MSN 1530 and MSN 1540, from Stratton Aviation, supporting the long-term development of its trading and airframe teardown strategy. Both aircraft are currently located at Brunswick Executive Airport in the United States, where they are being prepared for disassembly. The teardown will be carried out at Stratton Aviation’s on-site MRO facility and …
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SETNA strengthens UK footprint

SETNA has reached a significant milestone in its international growth strategy, completing the fit-out of its new UK headquarters while simultaneously concluding a refinancing process that strengthens its financial foundation. The dual achievement marks a decisive step in the company’s continued expansion and reinforces its long-term commitment to the UK and European markets. Central to the project’s success was the …
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AerFin boosts wide-body investment with A330 acquisition

AerFin has completed the acquisition of a CF6-80-powered Airbus A330, adding further momentum to its wide-body investment activity and reinforcing its position as a leading player in the global aviation aftermarket. The transaction closed at the end of 2025 and reflects AerFin’s continued confidence in wide-body platforms with strong global operator and aftermarket demand. CF6-80-powered assets remain a key part …
Embraer and Northrop Grumman are jointly developing advanced air mobility capabilities for the U.S. and allied nations

Northrop Grumman enters into strategic partnership with Embraer

Embraer and Northrop Grumman are working together to evolve the multi-mission KC-390 Millennium aircraft, providing advanced air-to-air refuelling capabilities for the United States Air Force and allied nations. The two companies are addressing the growing need for agile combat employment through joint investment and a focus on rapidly delivering new capabilities to the war fighter. By combining their insights and …

Vietnam Airlines places first Boeing single-aisle order

Investec backs Global Airways fleet expansion

Transport Canada clears H175 for Canadian operations

Uruguay takes delivery of first Super Tucanos

Crestone finances LEAP-1B engines for Arajet

Daher scales up West Hub Montoir-de-Bretagne operations

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