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DAILY AVIATION NEWS ALERT

August 3rd 2026
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ITOCHU to join ACG ownership in US$1.95bn deal

ITOCHU Corporation has agreed to acquire a stake in Aviation Capital Group (ACG), joining Tokyo Century in the ownership of one of the world's largest aircraft lessors through a new joint management structure. The Japanese trading house will acquire a 50% equity interest in TC Skyward Aviation U.S., Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Tokyo Century that holds its investment …
Orix Aviation has agreed to acquired AerFin © Shutterstock

ORIX Aviation to acquire AerFin in aftermarket expansion

ORIX Aviation Systems Limited (ORIX Aviation) has agreed to acquire AerFin Limited, marking its entry into the aviation aftermarket sector. The transaction, which is subject to regulatory approvals, is expected to complete by the end of 2026. The acquisition expands ORIX Aviation's capabilities beyond aircraft leasing and asset management into used serviceable material (USM), airframe and engine parts, strengthening its …
Riyadh Air Boeing 787 Dreamliner

Dviation wins Riyadh Air maintenance contract in Kuala Lumpur

Dviation Technics has been appointed as the line maintenance provider for Riyadh Air at Kuala Lumpur International Airport, supporting the Saudi carrier's launch into Southeast Asia. The appointment coincides with Riyadh Air's inaugural service between Riyadh and Kuala Lumpur, which began on 31 July with a three-times-weekly Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner operation powered by GEnx engines. Under the agreement, Dviation Technics …
The first B737 MAX for Somon Air

Somon Air takes delivery of first 737 MAX

Somon Air has taken delivery of its first Boeing 737-8, becoming the first airline in Tajikistan to operate the 737 MAX as it advances its fleet modernisation and network expansion plans. The aircraft is the first of two 737-8s being leased from Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE). It will operate short- and medium-haul services across Central Asia, Europe, the Middle East …
Valentina Pilshchikova

Vallair promotes Pilshchikova to lead asset trading

Vallair has appointed Valentina Pilshchikova as Director Asset Trading, placing the long-serving executive in charge of the company's aircraft and engine asset trading activities. Based in Luxembourg, Pilshchikova will oversee the development of new business opportunities, strengthen relationships with customers and partners, identify aircraft and engine acquisition and sales prospects, and work with internal teams to deliver tailored asset solutions. …
Azul Airlines

CADE clears American Airlines’ Azul investment

Brazil’s Administrative Council for Economic Defense (CADE) has unconditionally approved American Airlines’ planned US$100 million investment in Azul, clearing the US carrier to acquire a minority stake of around 8% in the Brazilian airline, according to The Rio Times. CADE’s technical staff issued a favourable opinion on 31 July, concluding that the transaction poses no competition concerns on routes between …

Boeing selects Liebherr brake electronics for B777-8 Freighter

CDB completes Marabu A320neo deliveries

SR Technics expands role of XiaoLi Guo

Cessna Citation CJ3 Gen3 takes first flight

LHT begins flight tests of next-generation AeroSHARK

Airbus delivers first NH90 Standard 2 to France

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