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DAILY AVIATION NEWS ALERT

October 19th 2026
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Chorus Aviation has agreed to acquire SkyCare Air Ambulance © Chorus Aviation

Chorus Aviation to buy SkyCare Air Ambulance for C$40 million

Chorus Aviation (Chorus) has agreed to acquire SkyCare Air Ambulance, the largest private fixed-wing air ambulance operator in Northern Ontario, for about C$40 million as it seeks to expand its business and strengthen cash flow. The acquisition is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2026, subject to customary closing conditions and adjustments. The total consideration includes contingent payments …
Aeromexico to deploy APiJET's Digital Winglets 4D flight optimisation platform across its fleet © APiJET

Aeromexico adopts APiJET's Digital Winglets 4D software

APiJET has signed a multi-year agreement with Aeromexico to deploy its Digital Winglets 4D flight optimisation platform across the Mexican airline’s fleet of nearly 170 aircraft. The deal follows a trial across Aeromexico’s network, which the companies said demonstrated the benefits of real-time flight optimisation at scale. The rollout will cover the carrier’s Boeing and Embraer aircraft. Digital Winglets 4D …
GlobalEye airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft

Saab unveils first GlobalEye for Sweden

Saab has presented the first GlobalEye airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft ordered by Sweden, as the country moves to strengthen its military surveillance capabilities across air, land and maritime domains. The aircraft, ordered by the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) for the Swedish Air Force, will now enter a testing and verification phase ahead of its maiden flight …
“The aviation market is evolving rapidly, and technical capabilities must evolve with it,” Oleg Novak, Airhub Aviation’s Managing Director

Airhub expands A320neo and 737 MAX maintenance

Airhub Aviation (Airhub) has expanded its base maintenance capabilities to cover Airbus A320neo aircraft powered by CFM LEAP and Pratt & Whitney GTF engines, as well as Boeing 737 MAX jets, following a successful regulatory audit by Lithuania’s Transport Competence Agency. The aircraft lifecycle management company said the expansion would strengthen its support for lessors, operators and aftermarket businesses, as …
A Boeing 747 cargo plane taking off from Schiphol Airport

Ontic launches CargoCare to cut downtime

Ontic has launched CargoCare, a new range of MRO services aimed at helping cargo operators maximise aircraft availability and control maintenance costs. The first offering is an exchange and overhaul programme for Boeing 747 leading-edge flap drive units, a component that can be difficult to replace quickly following an unplanned removal. For cargo operators, aircraft downtime translates directly into lost …
Airbus H225 helicopter

Milestone extends leases for 11 Airbus H225s

The Milestone Aviation Group (Milestone) has signed long-term lease extensions with Air Center Helicopters for 11 Airbus H225 helicopters, securing their operation through 2033. The extensions will take effect in May 2027 and run until June 2033. The aircraft support government, utility and other critical operations across the US and at strategic locations worldwide. Air Center, the largest H225 operator …

Turkish Airlines agrees to buy more than 300 LEAP engines

GA Telesis launches 737 MAX 8 disassembly programme

Textron wins FAA approval for Gogo satellite connectivity

Mammoth starts 777-200LR freighter conversion in China

Airbus receives 75-airplane order from ACG

Lufthansa to launch A350-1000 flights in December

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