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DAILY AVIATION NEWS ALERT

February 23rd 2026
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ATR has reported strong 2025 demand

ATR posts solid 2025 performance amid production challenges

ATR has reported robust commercial results for the 2025 financial year, combining strong sales activity and stable revenues with continued investment in its industrial system to underpin long-term growth. While supply-chain constraints weighed on deliveries, the manufacturer strengthened its order book, expanded its global operator base and advanced key sustainability initiatives. During 2025, ATR secured 60 gross aircraft orders from …
Mike Ditmeyer, Vice President and General Manager, Chattanooga Location © West Star Aviation

West Star Aviation unveils major Chattanooga expansion

West Star Aviation has announced a significant expansion at its Chattanooga Airport campus. The project responds to increasing customer maintenance demand and is supported by the skilled teams who return aircraft to service each day. Upon completion, targeted for February 2027, the Chattanooga site will extend to approximately 400,000 ft². The development enhances capacity and capability across two principal areas …
Boeing has received initial qualification for the 777-9 training devices

777-9 simulators gain key regulatory approval

Boeing’s 777-9 flight training simulators have moved closer to supporting airline entry into service after receiving initial qualification certificates from both the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). The approvals mark a critical regulatory milestone, enabling the devices to be used in the next phase of validated pilot training. The qualification clears the …
Lockheed Martin to deliver advanced C-130J training devices

Lockheed Martin to deliver C-130J training systems to RAAF

Lockheed Martin has been awarded a Foreign Military Sales (FMS) contract through Wright-Patterson Air Force Base to supply C-130J training devices and upgrades to the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF). Deliveries are scheduled to commence in 2029 and will include two Weapon Systems Trainers, an Enhanced Integrated Cockpit Systems Trainer (EICS), a Loadmaster Part-Task Trainer, and upgrades to the RAAF’s …
Italian flight training organisation Cantor Air has acquired three new P2006T NG aircraft © Tecnam

Cantor Air orders three Tecnam P2006T NG aircraft

Tecnam has announced that the Italian flight training organisation Cantor Air has confirmed the acquisition of three new P2006T NG aircraft, with options for additional units in the future. The new twin-engine aircraft will join the academy’s existing fleet — which already includes the Tecnam P2008JC and P2010 TDI — further streamlining the training pathway for its cadets. The selection …
Embraer

Embraer and Hindalco explore aerospace aluminium opportunities in India

Embraer and Hindalco Industries have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to undertake exploratory activities aimed at assessing potential business opportunities in India. The joint initiative will examine prospects in the manufacture of aerospace-grade aluminium raw materials to support Embraer’s industrial programmes, while reinforcing the company’s commitment to the Government of India’s ‘Make in India’ ambition. “This joint action reinforces …

ACG acquires 24-aircraft portfolio from Avolon

American reaffirms commitment to CFM LEAP-1A engines

Magnetic Trading adds two A320s for teardown

SETNA strengthens UK footprint

AerFin boosts wide-body investment with A330 acquisition

Northrop Grumman enters into strategic partnership with Embraer

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