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DAILY AVIATION NEWS ALERT

July 9th 2026
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AJet will add A321neo aircraft to its fleet from BOC Aviation © AirTeamImage

AJet to add five A321neos in fleet boost

AJet will expand and modernise its fleet with the addition of five Airbus A321neo aircraft under a new lease agreement with BOC Aviation. The new-generation aircraft, powered by Pratt & Whitney GTF engines, are scheduled for delivery in 2028 and will support the Turkish low-cost carrier's continued growth across Europe, North Africa and the Middle East. The agreement marks the …
Anko van der Werff

SAS CEO to depart for Air Canada in 2027

SAS has announced that President and CEO Anko van der Werff will leave the airline at the beginning of 2027 after accepting the role of CEO at Air Canada. The Board of Directors said van der Werff will remain in post until his departure, ensuring leadership stability while the airline continues to deliver on its strategic priorities, maintain reliable operations …
AeroDirect expands CFM56 portfolio with two engine acquisitions ©

AeroDirect expands CFM56 engine portfolio

AeroDirect has acquired two CFM56-7B26/3 engines previously operated by US-Bangla Airlines, strengthening its portfolio of high-demand narrow-body engine assets. The engines are currently undergoing heavy maintenance at Precise Aviation, an AeroDirect affiliate, before being made available to customers across a range of aftermarket services, including leasing, sale, exchange and repair management. The acquisition forms part of AeroDirect's strategy to expand …
The newly opened elecTRAS™ test lab in Wolverhampton, UK, features a scalable, modular, adaptable test rig that enables precise evaluation of multiple system configurations

Collins accelerates electric aircraft innovation

Collins Aerospace has officially opened its fully operational Engineering Center of Excellence in Wolverhampton, strengthening its capabilities in developing and testing next-generation electric thrust reverser actuation systems (elecTRAS) for commercial aircraft. The UK facility features a new modular and scalable test centre designed to support every stage of aircraft actuation system development, from initial design and validation through to certification. …
China Southern Air Logistics has leased three B777-300 Freighters also known as "The Big Twin"

AerCap Cargo leases three converted freighters to China Southern Air Logistics

AerCap has signed lease agreements with China Southern Air Logistics for three Boeing 777-300ERSF converted freighter aircraft, marking another step in the companies' long-standing partnership. The Boeing 777-300ERSF, known as "The Big Twin", is the first passenger-to-freighter conversion programme developed for the Boeing 777-300ER. The first aircraft is due to be delivered in October 2027, with the remaining two scheduled …
Airbus forecasts traffic growth driven by urbanisation and increased connectivity

Airbus sees air travel boom fuelled by urban growth

Airbus expects long-term demand for air travel to remain strong over the next two decades, driven by urbanisation, economic growth and the continued expansion of the global middle class, according to its 2026-2045 Global Market Forecast. The aircraft manufacturer predicts that growth will increasingly come from smaller cities rather than major metropolitan centres. Rising incomes, expanding middle-class populations and larger …

Airbus and MTU advance hydrogen engine venture

Pearl 700 completes 100% SAF flight

NATO picks Saab GlobalEye

Sentry bolsters regional parts business with AirStart acquisition

U.S. Customs orders ten Airbus H125 helicopters

Stratos broadens airline portfolio

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