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DAILY AVIATION NEWS ALERT

July 2nd 2026
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Lufthansa B787-9 © AirTeamImages

CDB Aviation seals Lufthansa B787 sale- and lease-back deal

CDB Aviation, the Irish leasing subsidiary of China Development Bank Financial Leasing (CDB Leasing), has completed a sale- and lease-back transaction with Lufthansa covering two Boeing 787-9 aircraft. The aircraft, delivered to Lufthansa in late 2025 and early 2026, will operate on the airline's long-haul network and feature its new Allegris cabin, including upgraded business, premium-economy and economy cabins. The …
Galley of Embraer E2 aircraft © Shutterstock

Embraer takes full control of EZ Air Interior

Embraer has completed the acquisition of the remaining 50% stake in EZ Air Interior, its joint venture with Safran Cabin, as well as selected cabin interior assets in Brazil. The transaction gives Embraer full ownership of the Mexico-based operation, which has exclusively supported the manufacturer's aircraft programmes since its establishment in 2012, producing components including overhead luggage bins, galleys, lavatories …
Air Peace Embraer E175 jet

Air Peace takes delivery of first Embraer E175 jet

Nigerian carrier Air Peace has taken delivery of its first brand-new Embraer E175 jet. The delivery further strengthens the partnership between Embraer and Air Peace alongside the airline's existing E195-E2 and ERJ145 fleets. The E175 will support the carrier's plans to expand connectivity across Nigeria and the wider region, providing greater fleet flexibility while reinforcing its position as one of …
Louis Philippe Mallette

Louis Philippe Mallette takes the helm at AJW Technique

AJW Group, an independent provider of aircraft component support and MRO services, has appointed Louis Philippe Mallette as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of AJW Technique. Based at the Group's Montreal MRO facility, Mallette will lead the strategic and operational direction of AJW Technique while working closely with Clyde Buntrock, Chief Executive Officer of AJW Aviation, as part of AJW Group's …
Saab will supply 16 Gripen E fighter aircraft to Ukraine

Saab secures Gripen order for Ukraine

Saab has signed a contract with the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) to supply 16 Gripen E fighter aircraft to Ukraine. Valued at approximately SEK24.6 billion, the order will be booked in the third quarter of 2026, with deliveries scheduled for 2029-2030. The contract also covers spare parts, associated equipment and support items. Designed to counter advanced threats in demanding …
Setna iO

Setna completes acquisition of majority stake in J&C Aero

Setna iO, LLC (Setna), a Chicago-based global supplier of aftermarket aircraft parts, has completed its acquisition of a majority stake in J&C Aero (J&C), a Vilnius, Lithuania-based specialist in cabin interior engineering. First announced in February, the transaction strengthens Setna's global maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) network and adds J&C's certified cabin interior design, manufacturing, maintenance and continuing airworthiness capabilities …

STARLUX adds eight A321neos to fleet

Safran inaugurates LEAP MRO in Querétaro, Mexico

SAS backs international expansion with 18 A330neos

Licence renewal strengthens dnata at Schiphol

Rcapital completes acquisition of Adams Aviation

Andreas Erber becomes new CTO for RECARO Aircraft Seating

Praetor 500E earns triple certification

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