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DAILY AVIATION NEWS ALERT

April 2nd 2026
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Pilatus PC-24 landing on gravel © Pilatus

Indonesia orders 12 Pilatus PC-24 aircraft

The Indonesian Ministry of Defence has selected the Pilatus PC-24 to support Indonesian Air Force operations, including transport pilot training, air transport and liaison missions. A contract for twelve aircraft has been signed with PT E-System Solutions Indonesia, the Ministry’s authorised defence contractor. The agreement also includes options for additional aircraft, alongside ground support equipment, tools, spare parts, training and …
The Iberia A320neo cabin with sustainable seating features

RECARO and Iberia trial sustainable cabin seating

RECARO Aircraft Seating (RECARO) has announced an innovative sustainability-focused trial in partnership with Iberia. The initiative will launch this spring aboard an Iberia A320neo, where passengers will experience new environmentally conscious seating features within a hybrid cabin fitted with R1 and R2 economy class seats. As part of a RECARO modification kit, 186 seats will be installed in a selected …
Latha Narayan

Chapman Freeborn names Latha Narayan as APAC President

Chapman Freeborn, the global air charter specialist and part of Avia Solutions Group, has appointed Latha Narayan as President for the Asia Pacific region, effective April 1. In her new role, Narayan will lead the company’s strategic and commercial development across APAC, with a focus on scaling operations, enhancing performance, and strengthening alignment across its cargo, passenger and business aviation …
Icelandair Airbus A321LR © CDB Aviation

CDB Aviation delivers first A321LR to Icelandair

CDB Aviation, the Irish subsidiary of China Development Bank Financial Leasing (CDB Leasing), has delivered the first of two Airbus A321LR aircraft to Icelandair as part of a long-term lease agreement signed in January 2024. The initial aircraft was handed over in March 2026, with the second expected to join the airline’s fleet later this year. This delivery marks a …
F135 engine

Pratt & Whitney secures US$3.8bn F135 engine contract

Pratt & Whitney, an RTX business, has secured a US$3.8 billion contract modification covering lots 18–19 of the F135 engine, which powers all three variants of the F-35 Lightning II. The modification finalises lot 18 F135 propulsion system production and provides for propulsion systems supporting lot 19 F-35 aircraft. The total value of the lots 18–19 contract awarded to Pratt …
Internationl Aerospace Coatings hangar in Malta

IAC expands global hangar network with strategic Malta lease

International Aerospace Coatings (IAC) is expanding its global footprint by securing a long-term lease on both a wide-body and narrow-body hangar at Safi Aviation Park in Malta (MLA). The wide-body hangar, capable of accommodating all aircraft up to and including the A380, alongside the narrow-body facility, will form a key part of the company's infrastructure and further enhance its ability …

Delta to roll out Amazon Leo for Next-Gen In-Flight Connectivity

HALO closes Boeing 737-800 loan deal

Royal Air Maroc takes delivery of first of six B737-8 MAXs

StandardAero names G. Spitale as Business Aviation President

ACC Aviation remarkets six CF34-8C engines

ITA Airways joins Star Alliance network

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