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DAILY AVIATION NEWS ALERT
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DAE and BXCI launch aircraft investment platform 'Equator'
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Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) and Blackstone Credit & Insurance (BXCI) have signed an agreement to partner on the launch of a new long-term global investment programme, branded 'Equator', which will invest in aircraft leased to commercial airlines, with a target annual deployment of approximately US$1.6 billion. Equator will build a diversified portfolio of commercial aircraft leased to leading airlines worldwide. …
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Mammoth secures FAA approval for 777-200LR Freighter
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Mammoth Freighters has received Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification for its 777-200LR Mammoth Freighter (777-200LRMF), marking a significant step in expanding its next-generation wide-body freighter portfolio. The certification confirms the aircraft’s design, engineering and performance, clearing it for commercial service. The platform combines long-range capability with payload efficiency and operational reliability, positioning it as a flexible option for global cargo …
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InSight flight deck certified for DHC L-415 waterbombers
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Universal Avionics (Universal) has announced that its InSight Flight Display System has received Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) approval for the De Havilland Aircraft of Canada (De Havilland Canada) CL-415 amphibious firefighting aircraft. The certification, issued by Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA), provides a retrofit pathway for aerial water bombers currently in service, enabling the replacement of legacy equipment—much of it …
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Horizon Aircraft partners with MHIRJ on Cavorite X7 development
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New Horizon Aircraft has announced an agreement with MHIRJ Aviation Group (MHIRJ), a subsidiary of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, to support the continued development of its hybrid-electric VTOL (vertical take-off and landing) aircraft, the Cavorite X7. Under the collaboration, MHIRJ will deliver specialist engineering services focused on the design and development of flight test instrumentation for the Cavorite X7—an essential component …
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APOC expands teardown programme with A320 acquisition
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APOC Aviation (APOC) has acquired an Airbus A320-200 from FTAI for teardown, as part of efforts to expand its component supply offering. The 15-year-old aircraft, most recently operated by Jetstar Pacific Airlines, is scheduled for dismantling in May at Tarmac Aerosave’s Toulouse-Francazal facility in France. The move supports APOC’s strategy to grow its inventory of both mature and newer assets, …
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Sumitomo completes Air Lease take-over, creates Sumisho Air Lease
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Sumitomo Corporation has completed the acquisition of US-based aircraft leasing company Air Lease Corporation, alongside co-investors SMBC Aviation Capital, Apollo and Brookfield. The transaction, first announced in September 2025, closed on April 8, (EDT), with Air Lease delisted from the New York Stock Exchange and rebranded as Sumisho Air Lease. The deal creates one of the world’s largest aircraft leasing …
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Daher wins new Safran logistics and MRO contracts
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Daher has been awarded two new logistics contracts by Safran, covering operations in Germany and France, with activities set to begin in April 2026. The agreements include managing a warehouse for Safran Nacelles in Hamburg and establishing a dedicated MRO and AOG logistics platform for Safran Electronics & Defense in the Île-de-France region. These projects build on Daher’s long-standing partnership …
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ATC expands MRO footprint with PAS MRO acquisition
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Jakub Dvořák takes on new role as CEO with Job Air Technic
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BOC Aviation signs A321XLR lease deal with SKY
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HEICO takes majority stake in Sherwood
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Skymark deal extends ST Engineering MRO partnership
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Belgium picks SkyCourier for special mission aircraft
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