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DAILY AVIATION NEWS ALERT

February 18th 2026
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Air Astana places 787 Dreamliner aircraft order Boeing

Air Astana inks order for up to 15 Boeing 787 aircraft

Boeing and the Kazakh flag carrier Air Astana have finalised an order for up to 15 787 Dreamliner aircraft as the airlines seeks to expand and modernise its Boeing widebody fleet. The additional 787-9s will support the airline’s network growth and help further improve the passenger experience. The agreement for additional 787-9 aircraft, previously announced as a commitment in November …
Pegasus Airlines opens maintenance facility at Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport Pegasus

Pegasus Airlines launches new MRO facility in Istanbul

Pegasus Airlines has expanded its technical maintenance capacity and capabilities with the opening of a new aircraft maintenance centre at Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport. Built around digitalisation, efficiency and sustainability, the new hangars will enable the simultaneous maintenance of five narrow-body aircraft, strengthening the airline’s operational capability. With an initial investment of US$ 40 million, Pegasus aims to optimise maintenance …
Velocity Maintenance Solutions joins Bombardier VMS

Bombardier acquires Velocity Maintenance Solutions

Bombardier has announced the acquisition of Velocity Maintenance Solutions (VMS), a provider of maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services, headquartered in New Castle, Delaware. Completed through Bombardier’s US subsidiary, Learjet, the strategic transaction represents a further step in the company’s continued expansion of its services business and strengthens its commitment to delivering convenience and support to operators worldwide. BGL’s Aerospace, Defense …
JSX ATR 42-600 TrueNoord

TrueNoord delivers two ATR 42-600 aircraft to JSX

TrueNoord has successful delivered two ATR 42-600 aircraft to JSX, the US public charter carrier. The first aircraft was delivered in November, with the second following in January, and both turboprops are now in service. “This is an important milestone not only for JSX and TrueNoord, but for the broader US regional market. The ATR 42-600 delivers a modern, cost-efficient …
Röder

Röder Präzision to produce Do228 NXT composites

Röder Präzision (Röder) has been selected to manufacture a wide range of composite components for the Do228 NXT as part of General Atomics AeroTec Systems’ (GA-ATS) series production programme. With a strong focus on European suppliers to ensure high quality standards and a reliable supply chain, GA-ATS is combining in-house production of key components with the expertise of established industry …
AFI KLM E&M received first LEAP engine Safran

AFI KLM E&M receives first LEAP spare engine

Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance (AFI KLM E&M) has received its first LEAP-1B spare engine in Amsterdam, marking a key milestone in its recently signed agreement to purchase up to 10 CFM International LEAP-1A and LEAP-1B engines. This strategic investment strengthens the company's commitment to delivering world-class maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services to airline customers worldwide. The …

FTAI acquires seven Airbus aircraft from Air France

United orders 300 GEnx engines for B787 fleet

CDB Aviation sells two A321s to Finnair

Diehl Aviation expands Hungarian logistics capacity

Former Spirit Airlines' A320neos heading for disassembly

New Airbus A320neo leads flyadeal’s 2026 fleet growth

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