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DAILY AVIATION NEWS ALERT

March 10th 2026
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TBM 980 aircraft © Daher

TBM 980 gains Brazilian certification

Daher Aircraft’s TBM 980 has received certification from Brazil’s ANAC airworthiness authority (Agência Nacional de Aviação Civil), paving the way for deliveries of the latest version of the TBM family to owners and operators in Brazil and across the wider South American region. The turboprop-powered TBM 980 is equipped with Garmin’s third-generation G3000 PRIME integrated avionics suite, along with a …
Bombardier Global 6500 aircraft will join the NRC’s Aerospace Research Centre fleet as research platform

NRC acquires Bombardier Global 6500 to advance defence and dual-use research

The National Research Council of Canada (NRC) has acquired a Bombardier Global 6500 aircraft to support advanced research and development activities for the defence and dual-use sectors. The aircraft will join the fleet of the NRC’s Aerospace Research Centre as a next-generation, high-performance research platform, enabling Canadian innovation partners to demonstrate cutting-edge technologies in support of the Department of National …
Image of an eVTOL aircraft in Alt Air livery © Eve Air Mobility

Eve, Alt Air and Skyports partner to develop Australia eVTOL network

Eve Air Mobility has announced a strategic collaboration with Sydney-based advanced air mobility company Alt Air and infrastructure developer Skyports to support the future introduction of electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) operations in New South Wales and Queensland. The partnership aims to establish the foundations of a new urban air mobility ecosystem in Australia, combining aircraft technology, operational planning …
Tuulia Rajamäki (l) and Muna Muhammad (r)

Stratos strengthens team with three senior aviation appointments

Aircraft investment specialist Stratos has announced the appointment of three senior industry professionals to its team. Kushal Patel joins as Head of Asia, based in Singapore; Muna Mohammad as Vice President, Risk & Restructuring, based in London; and Tuulia Rajamäki as Senior Advisor, Legal. Kushal Patel is an aeronautical engineer by training with ten years’ experience in aviation finance across …
© Zeevo Group

AI assistant “Ask Roger” unveiled for aviation finance platform

The Zeevo Group and Lease Logic used the ISTAT Americas conference to present a preview of “Ask Roger”, a new artificial intelligence assistant integrated into the Fly Forward platform and designed specifically for the aviation finance sector. Developed for professionals at aircraft lessors and asset managers, Ask Roger functions as a digital analyst within the Fly Forward environment. The assistant …
LATAM Airbus A321

LATAM will take delivery of five A321neos in Q2

CDB Aviation, the Irish subsidiary of China Development Bank Financial Leasing Co. (CDB Leasing), has signed lease agreements with LATAM Airlines Group for five Airbus A321-271NX aircraft. The agreements were announced on the side lines of the ISTAT Americas conference. The aircraft are scheduled for delivery in the second quarter (Q2) of 2026. They will join another A321neo already on …
Merit AirFinance

Merit AirFinance commits US$1.3bn in financing since launch

Merit AirFinance, an aviation lending company focused on providing customised debt capital solutions to airlines and aircraft leasing companies, has closed or committed approximately US$1.3 billion in financing across 11 transactions since launching operations in August 2025. The company’s early activity reflects strong demand in the aviation sector for flexible and tailored financing structures. Of the 11 transactions completed or …

Embraer E-Freighter enters European service

SMBC Aero Engine Lease appoints Stephen O’Dwyer as CCO

RTX advances hybrid-electric aircraft demonstrator

Sikorsky prepares production of new S-92A+ helicopters

Airhub Aviation signs strategic MRO agreement with AerCap

Crestone bolsters aviation platform with Arena acquisition

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