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DAILY AVIATION NEWS ALERT

April 8th 2026
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ATC expands MRO footprint with PAS MRO acquisition

Air Transport Components (ATC Group) has announced the acquisition of PAS MRO, a specialised provider of bearing repair services. The strategic move strengthens ATC Group’s expanding portfolio of capabilities and broadens its presence in high-value component repair, enhancing service offerings to airline, OEM and aftermarket customers worldwide. PAS MRO, based in Bristow, Oklahoma, brings a strong reputation for technical expertise, …
Rendering of a Cessna SkyCourier configured for military operations

Belgium picks SkyCourier for special mission aircraft

Belgium has selected Textron Aviation's Cessna SkyCourier as its newest special mission aircraft, placing an order for five multirole platforms to support the nation’s Special Operations Forces. The selection marks the SkyCourier’s entry into the global defence market and enhances Belgium’s airlift capability with a robust, flexible aircraft designed for demanding missions. Belgium’s SkyCourier fleet will enable rapid movement of …
Jakub Dvořák

Jakub Dvořák takes on new role as CEO with Job Air Technic

Job Air Technic, a European provider of aircraft MRO services and part of the FL Technics Group, has appointed Jakub Dvořák as Chief Executive Officer with effect from May 1. He succeeds current CEO Imrich Czére. Dvořák will assume full leadership responsibilities, bringing more than 18 years of experience in aviation maintenance, spanning both technical and senior leadership roles across …
SKY Airline has signed long-term lease agreements with BOC Aviation for three Airbus A321XLR aircraft

BOC Aviation signs A321XLR lease deal with SKY

BOC Aviation has signed an agreement to purchase and lease-back three Airbus A321XLR aircraft to new customer SKY Airline (SKY) under long-term operating leases. All aircraft will be powered by Pratt & Whitney GTF engines, with deliveries scheduled for 2026 and 2027. Steven Townend, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of BOC Aviation, said the company is pleased to welcome …
HEICO Flight Support Group has acquired 80% of the stock of Sherwood Avionics and Accessories © HEICO Flight Support Group

HEICO takes majority stake in Sherwood

HEICO’s Flight Support Group has acquired an 80% stake in Sherwood Avionics and Accessories (Sherwood), with the remaining ownership retained by members of Sherwood’s management team. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. HEICO said it expects the acquisition to be earnings accretive within the first year following completion. Founded in 1992 and headquartered near Miami’s Opa-locka Airport, Sherwood is …
Representatives from Skymark Airlines and ST Engineering Aerospace © ST Engineering

Skymark deal extends ST Engineering MRO partnership

ST Engineering Commercial Aerospace has secured a Boeing 737 MAX component maintenance-by-the-hour (MBH) programme, alongside a 737NG landing gear overhaul contract, from Skymark Airlines—Japan’s first Boeing 737 MAX operator. The award marks a fresh milestone in a longstanding partnership that began in 2013, built on trust and delivery performance. ST Engineering looks forward to supporting Skymark Airlines’ component MRO requirements …

GetJet secures US$31m in external financing from volofin

Boeing 777-9 endures extreme brake test

VNH orders Airbus H225 trio to boost offshore operations

Martijn de Vries becomes SVP Commercial for AFI KLM E&M

Setna expands credit facility to fuel global growth

Marubeni secures full control of DASI

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