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DAILY AVIATION NEWS ALERT

March 4th 2026
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Dash 8-400 De Havilland

WLFC completes leaseback of six Dash 8-400s with Porter Airlines

Willis Lease Finance Corporation (WLFC) has successfully completed the purchase and leaseback of six De Havilland Dash 8-400 aircraft with Porter Airlines. The aircraft are operated by Porter from its Toronto headquarters and represent a continued investment in the expanding turboprop market. Austin Willis, Chief Executive Officer of WLFC, acknowledged the completion of the transaction with Porter. "This investment reflects …
Sébastien Kubler named Chief Operating Officer JCB Aero/AMAC Aerospace

Sébastien Kubler named Chief Operating Officer of JCB Aero

Sébastien Kubler has assumed the role of Chief Operating Officer (COO) at JCB Aero, part of AMAC Aerospace Switzerland, marking the successful completion of the planned transition in the company’s operational leadership. AMAC Aerospace has confirmed that the transition process has now been finalised, ensuring continuity across JCB Aero’s operational and engineering activities. This development represents an important step in …
Airbus Helicopters

Veryon expands partnership with Airbus Helicopters

Veryon has disclosed the expansion of its longstanding partnership with Airbus Helicopters through the signing of a renewed Master Supply Agreement, together with a support and sales agreement with Airbus Helicopters. These renewed agreements expand the collaboration and extend the use of Veryon Tracking+ and other products across Airbus Helicopters’ global customer support network. As Veryon’s product portfolio continues to …
A330-300 aircraft Wamos Air

Deucalion secures three A330s on lease to Wamos Air

Deucalion Aviation has confirmed the acquisition of three Airbus A330 aircraft currently on lease to Wamos Air. Deucalion acted as arranger and servicer for the transaction on behalf of institutional investors. The terms of the deal were not disclosed. The aircraft, powered by Rolls-Royce Trent engines, were sourced and executed through Deucalion’s global origination network and reflect the firm’s continued …
Ribbon-cutting ceremony at the new St Petersburg HQ Acron Aviation

Acron Aviation opens global head office in St Petersburg, Florida

Acron Aviation held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the opening of its new global head office in downtown St Petersburg, Florida. The ceremony, held on March 2 at City Center, was attended by employees, industry partners and members of the local community. The event marked the company’s resilience and its transition into a permanent, state-of-the-art facility following the impact of …
DCJet

West Star Aviation announces acquisition of DCJet

West Star Aviation, the MRO services provider for the business aviation sector, has acquired DCJet Services (DCJet). The addition of DCJet strengthens West Star’s nationwide service footprint and enhances the company’s ability to deliver rapid, coordinated Aircraft on Ground (AOG) support across the United States. DCJet provides field maintenance and AOG expertise within the business aviation sector. Through this acquisition, …

£1bn Helicopter deal secures jobs and boosts UK sovereign capability

DASI secures major Mesa Airlines inventory agreement

Setna iO widens teardown portfolio with B737-700 and CFM56-7B acquisitions

SR Technics wins CFM56-7B MRO contract in North America

Corax doubles warehouse capacity

TXT completes SmartRoutes acquisition to accelerate US growth

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