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DAILY AVIATION NEWS ALERT

April 27th 2026
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Air Nostrum ATR 72-600 aircraft AirTeamImages

Air Nostrum E&M renews ATR maintenance agreement

ATR and Air Nostrum Engineering & Maintenance Operations (ANEM), the maintenance arm of Spanish regional airline Air Nostrum and Mel Air, have agreed a further five-year extension to their global maintenance agreement (GMA). The renewal represents another key milestone in one of ATR’s longest-running partnerships. ANEM has been relying on ATR’s maintenance expertise since 1999, underscoring more than 25 years …
CFM56 engine © CFMI

Avora Aviation sells CFM56 engines to Setna iO

Avora Aviation, a specialist in aircraft and engine asset management, trading and leasing, has completed a sale-and-purchase agreement with Setna iO for two CFM56-5B4/3 engines. Previously part of Avora Aviation’s portfolio, the engines are set for teardown, with their high-quality components to be made available shortly to support Setna iO’s global customer base. “Working with Setna iO on this transaction …
3Top has acquired three former easyJet Airbus A319-100 aircraft © AirTeamImages

3TOP acquires ex-easyJet A319 trio

3TOP Aviation Services (3TOP), a global provider of aftermarket support and asset management, has acquired three ex-easyJet Airbus A319-100 aircraft (MSN 4425, 4427 and 4444). The aircraft are powered by CFM56-5B5/3 engines with low cycle utilisation following shop performance restoration. The transaction marks a further expansion of the company's narrow-body portfolio, with the assets set to support sustained demand for …
At MRO Americas, William Ampofo, SVP Parts & Distribution and Supply Chain for Boeing Global Services (l) and Brian Sartain, COO for Ontic (r) © Boeing

Boeing and Ontic broaden global valve supply partnership

Boeing and Ontic have announced a new distribution agreement at MRO Americas to supply Grimes engine valves to commercial airlines worldwide. The collaboration brings together Boeing Distribution’s extensive global network with Ontic’s expertise in critical aircraft components, including fuel management systems, ensuring operators have consistent access to high-quality valves essential for safe and efficient flight operations. The agreement further strengthens …
Facility opening in Germany Claudia Höhne / Safran

Safran opens helicopter engine MRO hub in Germany

Safran Helicopter Engines has opened a new facility in Norderstedt (Schleswig-Holstein), near Hamburg, Germany. The 3,000m2 site is dedicated to the support, maintenance and repair of helicopter engines, strengthening the company’s ability to meet growing demand in the European helicopter market. The official opening took place in the presence of Claus Ruhe Madsen, Schleswig-Holstein’s Minister for Economic Affairs, Transport, Labour, …
First Airbus A321XLR for Air Canada taking off in Hambur

Air Canada takes delivery of first A321XLR

The first of 30 Airbus A321XLR aircraft for Canada’s flag carrier, Air Canada, has been delivered. The aircraft is leased from SMBC Aviation Capital. This delivery marks a key milestone in the airline’s fleet renewal strategy, enabling it to bridge the gap between short-haul narrow-body and long-haul wide-body operations. With this addition, Air Canada becomes the first operator of the …

Pratt & Whitney invests US$100m in Rzeszów, Poland

Aircalin deploys AMOS for A350 entry

Barfield renews AerFin component partnership

Joramco partners with AeroParts-AI on smart sourcing

SkyWorks reports Q1 advisory and asset activity

AerFin deepens teardown logistics alliance with National Air Cargo

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