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DAILY AVIATION NEWS ALERT
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South Korea's SUM Air orders new ATR aircraft
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SUM Air, South Korea’s newest regional airline, has placed an order for four new ATR 72-600 aircraft, with options for four additional units, with deliveries scheduled from 2028. The agreement was signed during the France–Korea bilateral economic forum in Seoul, attended by the French President, marking a significant milestone for the airline, which commenced commercial operations in March 2026 with …
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Azorra expands engine portfolio with DAE deal
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Azorra has announced the successful acquisition of nine General Electric CF34-10E engines from Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE). The CF34-10E engines, which power Embraer E190 and E195 aircraft, will be incorporated into Azorra’s existing engine portfolio and leased to airline customers worldwide. Shahin Mehrabanzad, Vice President – Engine Programmes and Support Solutions, said: “Our latest engine portfolio acquisition with DAE underscores …
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Canada awards MAS CA$1.1bn support contracts
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The Government of Canada has awarded MAS, an L3Harris Technologies company, two contracts with an initial combined value of approximately CA$1.1 billion to provide aircraft fleet sustainment and materiel support. The awards align with Canada’s defence priorities, including Arctic sovereignty and support for allied operations. Under a ten-year maintenance contract and a seven-year materiel contract—both with options to extend to …
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Benoît Rollier appointed VP of KLM Engine Service
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Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance (AFI KLM E&M) has announced the appointment of Benoît Rollier as Vice President of KLM Engine Services, effective April 1, 2026. He succeeds Martijn de Vries, who will assume the role of Senior Vice President Commercial on the same date. Rollier brings extensive experience within KLM and the wider aviation sector, having held …
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Embraer deliveries surge in strong first quarter
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Embraer delivered 44 aircraft in the first quarter of 2026, marking a 47% year-on-year increase compared with 30 jets in the same period of 2025. The improvement was supported by advances in the company’s production levelling initiatives. In Commercial Aviation, ten aircraft were delivered during the quarter, including three E195-E2 models—the largest jets currently produced by Embraer in this segment. …
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Air France–KLM and Lufthansa submit non-binding offers for TAP Air Portugal
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The long-anticipated privatisation process of TAP Air Portugal (TAP) has entered a decisive phase, as two of Europe’s largest airline groups—Air France–KLM and Lufthansa Group—have formally submitted non-binding offers for the Portuguese flag carrier. The development marks a significant step in the restructuring of Europe’s aviation landscape, with TAP positioned as a strategically valuable asset due to its transatlantic network …
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Indonesia orders 12 Pilatus PC-24 aircraft
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RECARO and Iberia trial sustainable cabin seating
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Chapman Freeborn names Latha Narayan as APAC President
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CDB Aviation delivers first A321LR to Icelandair
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Pratt & Whitney secures US$3.8bn F135 engine contract
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IAC expands global hangar network with strategic Malta lease
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