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DAILY AVIATION NEWS ALERT

February 13th 2026
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BlueFive Leasing is based in Muscat, Oman © Shutterstock

BlueFive Capital launches aircraft leasing platform

BlueFive Capital has announced the launch of BlueFive Leasing, a new aircraft leasing and asset management business based in Muscat, Oman. The initiative is positioned as one of the first dedicated aircraft leasing asset management platforms in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), representing a notable step forward for the region’s aviation finance sector. BlueFive Leasing aims to take advantage of …
C919 aircraft from COMAC

FDH Aero deepens COMAC ties to support C919 programme

FDH Aero (FDH), a global supplier of aerospace and defence supply chain solutions, has signed a strategic partnership agreement with the Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC) and a long-term contract with COMAC’s wholly owned subsidiary and manufacturing centre, Shanghai Aircraft Manufacturing (SAMC), to support the development of the C919 platform. Already among a small number of distributors supplying the …
Job Air Technic hangar

FL Technics completes Job Air Technic acquisition

FL Technics has completed its acquisition of Job Air Technic, formally bringing the Central European maintenance specialist into its expanding international network. The transaction, first announced last year, has now closed after all required conditions were met. The acquisition is positioned as a capacity and capability boost for FL Technics as it continues to scale its European operations. Job Air …
Saudia Group

Saudia Group adopts Veryon Defect Analytics

Saudia Group has selected Veryon Defect Analysis as part of its wider drive to strengthen digital maintenance analytics across its passenger and cargo fleet. As the Group continues to expand its fleet and route network in line with the Kingdom’s aviation strategy, it is investing in advanced analytical tools to complement existing maintenance systems and improve operational reliability and efficiency. …
Chorus Aviation has agreed to acquire Kadex Aero Supply

Chorus signs agreement to acquire Kadex Aero Supply

Chorus Aviation Inc. has announced an agreement to acquire Kadex Aero Supply (Kadex), a well-established independent distributor of aircraft parts, supplies, and repair and overhaul services. The transaction, which is subject to customary closing conditions, is expected to complete in the second quarter of 2026. Kadex, founded in 1994 by John Lavery and Ken Blow, has built a strong reputation …
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WLFC completes first in-house core engine restoration

Willis Lease Finance Corporation (WLFC) has completed its first core engine restoration at its U.S.-based Willis Engine Repair Center®. The milestone project involved the successful restoration of a CFM56-7B core engine module and formally establishes the company’s new in-house capability, branded Willis Module Shop™. This development represents a significant step in WLFC’s broader strategy to deepen its technical and operational …

EFW lands new A330 freighter conversion customer in China

Air Canada orders eight A350-1000s to power long-haul growth

Lufthansa strike grounds hundreds of flights

RSAF PC-21 fleet surpasses 100,000 flight hours

Frontier agrees early return of 24 A320neos in AerCap deal

AAR Board appoints Dylan Wolin as CFO

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