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DAILY AVIATION NEWS ALERT

April 15th 2026
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The investment from bd-capital will accelerate the development of IBA Insight and data-led capabilities

IBA secures growth investment from bd-capital

IBA, the aviation intelligence and advisory company, has announced a new partnership with bd-capital, a private equity firm focused on scaling data-led businesses. The investment will provide IBA with access to additional capital to accelerate its next phase of growth. IBA’s data and advisory solutions support decision-making across the aviation industry, with its insights and services used by airlines, lessors, …
Paul Sheridan

Aergo appoints aviation veteran Paul Sheridan as CEO

Aergo Capital has appointed Paul Sheridan as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective June 2, 2026, signalling a major leadership change for the global aircraft lessor and servicer. He will be based at the company’s Dublin headquarters and succeeds Eugene O’Reilly, who has held the position on an interim basis since January 2026. Sheridan brings more than 25 years of experience …
Thomas Lagaillarde, VP Product Management & Business Development at Satair (l) and Martin Nadol President of Schroth (r) © Satair

Satair and Schroth enter into new distribution agreement

Satair and Schroth Safety Products (Schroth) have entered into a new exclusive distribution agreement to support aftermarket requirements for the Installed Physical Secondary Barrier (IPSB) system in North America. The agreement establishes Satair as the sole provider of spares and initial provisioning (IP) packages for this critical security equipment. The IPSB is a secondary barrier door designed to protect the …
Rendering of a RV-10 aircraft

magniX launches electric engine for general aviation

magniX, the company driving the electric aviation revolution, has announced the launch of the magniAIR electric engine for general aviation, initially targeting aircraft used for recreational flying and flight training. The company is integrating magniAIR as part of a complete magniX powertrain into a Van’s Aircraft RV-10 kit plane, with its first flight scheduled for later this year and the …
Ramco Systems and the Korean Air team at the Go-Live ceremony held at Korean Air’s engine maintenance centre

Ramco powers Korean Air engine MRO digitalisation

Ramco Systems has announced the successful go-live of its Aviation Suite at Korean Air’s engine maintenance centre. The airline, South Korea’s flag carrier and largest carrier, will use the platform to streamline complex operations, enhance productivity and support the expansion of its engine maintenance capabilities with a scalable, future-ready solution. Ramco Aviation Suite enables seamless collaboration and process integration across …
© ALOFT AeroArchitects

ALOFT unveils modular 737 cabin retrofit STC

ALOFT AeroArchitects has announced the release of a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for a multi-aircraft cabin interior retrofit on the Boeing 737 series, establishing a modular, repeatable certification pathway for interior upgrades. The approval incorporates multiple technologies from across the aerospace ecosystem, including the first Spectrum Networks aviation-grade smart outlet installed and certified for the platform. The STC elements advance …
C-40 aircraft

AAR secures US$305m US Navy C-40A support deal

AAR CORP has been awarded a contract worth approximately US$305 million to provide contractor logistics support for the United States Navy and Marine Corps C-40A fleet. AAR’s support will ensure the aircraft’s continued operational readiness and long-term sustainment, reinforcing their ability to meet mission requirements. The firm fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract covers main operating base logistics and materiel support; field team …

GE Aerospace to build India-Based F404-IN20 engine support hub

Safran invests €150m to double forging capacity at Gennevilliers site

Alaris Aerospace merges global operations into single Florida hub

Textron secures extension for T-6 trainer support

China Southern takes delivery of Boeing 737-8

Qantas flags fuel shock as Middle East conflict drives costs

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