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DAILY AVIATION NEWS ALERT

February 26th 2026
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DAE will sell seven Being and Airbus aircraft to K2 Aviation

DAE to acquire Macquarie AirFinance in US$7bn deal

Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of Macquarie AirFinance (MAF) for an approximate enterprise value of US$7 billion. The combined group will have a pro forma fleet of 1,029 owned, managed and committed aircraft and will serve 191 airline customers across 79 countries. Narrow-body aircraft will account for approximately 70% of the enlarged …
Interior of Praetor 600E jet © Embraer

Embraer unveils new Praetor 600E and 500E jets

Embraer has revealed the next‑generation Praetor 600E and Praetor 500E, marking the first evolution of the Praetor family. The new aircraft feature fully redesigned cabins that elevate the private flying experience, optimising the longer-range missions they are capable of. With these improvements, the new Praetors usher in a new era of private aviation, where aircraft serve as tools to enhance …
Image of Skyshot 1600 engine © Honeywell

USAF selects Honeywell SkyShot 1600 for autonomous aircraft propulsion prototype

The U.S. Air Force (USAS) has awarded Honeywell a prototype contract to design a propulsion system for an autonomous aircraft, based on its new small thrust-class engine, the SkyShot 1600. The SkyShot 1600 is intended for use in collaborative combat aircraft. Its flexible architecture enables adaptation across a range of mission profiles in either turbojet or turbofan configuration, providing a …
Astronics delivers strong Q4 on aerospace demand

Astronics delivers strong Q4 on aerospace demand

Astronics Corporation reported financial results for the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2025, with sales growth driven by sustained demand within its Aerospace segment, primarily from the Commercial Transport market. Aerospace sales increased by US$31.0 million, or 16.5%, while Test Systems sales rose by US$0.5 million. Gross profit increased by US$17.8 million to US$80.0 million in Q4, representing 33.3% of sales …
IAG Cargo

IAG Cargo launches new AOG service

IAG Cargo, the freight division of International Airlines Group (IAG), has introduced a dedicated aircraft-on-ground (AOG) service to ensure the urgent transport of aircraft parts for the aviation industry. The launch addresses growing demand for specialist AOG logistics and is designed to facilitate rapid recovery when aircraft are grounded, minimising downtime and helping maintain schedule integrity. Available worldwide from today, …
British Airways Strengthens commitment to digital MRO efficiency with 8tree’s dentCHECK technology

British Airways expands use of 8tree’s dentCHECK technology

8tree, a global leader in 3-D surface inspection technology, has announced the continued adoption and expansion of its dentCHECK tooling within British Airways’ maintenance operations. A long-standing user of dentCHECK since 2017, British Airways deploys the technology across both line and base maintenance to accelerate and standardise damage inspection and reporting. In 2025, the airline is further strengthening its digital …

Erickson Group acquires 321 Precision Conversions

Collins Aerospace commits US$40 Million to Puerto Rico expansion

Spirit Aviation Holdings cleared for leaner take-off

StandardAero welcomes first Gulfstream jet to Augusta centre

Rapita Systems and Avionyx form avionics partnership

Duncan Aviation promotes Scott Stoki to VP of Engine Operations

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