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DAILY AVIATION NEWS ALERT

April 16th 2026
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Helix™ main cabin seats

Collins wins Helix seat deals for 200 narrow-body aircraft

Collins Aerospace has announced that three international airlines have selected its Helix main cabin seat for upcoming narrow-body aircraft deliveries, covering approximately 200 aircraft across Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families. Designed to meet the evolving demands of single-aisle travel, the Helix seat focuses on improving passenger comfort while enhancing operational efficiency. Its ergonomic design is intended to create a …
Global 8000 jet

Vista takes delivery of first Global 8000 as fleet upgrade begins

Bombardier’s long-standing customer Vista has taken delivery of its first Global 8000 aircraft at the company’s London Biggin Hill Service Centre, marking an important step in the operator’s fleet modernisation strategy. The introduction of the new flagship jet signals an upgrade programme that will see Vista’s existing Global 7500 fleet progressively converted to the enhanced Global 8000 standard. The upgrade …
Do228 NXT communication equipment

GA-ATS enters strategic partnership with SVP Aerospace

General Atomics AeroTec Systems (GA-ATS) has entered a strategic partnership with SVP Aerospace to enhance mission equipment capabilities for the Do228 NXT special mission aircraft. The collaboration focuses on delivering robust, flexible data transmission solutions, enabling reliable communication between the aircraft and a wide range of ground and airborne targets, including ships, vehicles, ground stations and other aircraft. At the …
A CH-47F Block II conducts a flight at Redstone Test Center in Huntsville, Ala. © Boeing/Studio 51

Boeing secures US$325m Chinook helicopter order

The U.S. Army has awarded Boeing a US$324 million contract for six CH-47F Block II Chinook helicopters, further advancing its effort to deliver critical equipment to frontline forces more rapidly. This latest award brings the total number of Block II Chinooks under contract to 24, reinforcing the platform’s central role in Army logistics and lift operations. Heather McBryan, Vice President …
flyadeal has chosen a mix of European and Asian manufacturers to supply seating and cabin interiors for its new Airbus A330-900neo fleet

flyadeal selects global suppliers for A330neo cabin interiors

flyadeal, Saudi Arabia’s rapidly expanding low-cost carrier, has chosen a mix of European and Asian manufacturers to supply seating and cabin interiors for its new Airbus A330-900neo wide-body fleet. The airline is preparing to introduce ten aircraft, with the first scheduled to enter service in summer 2027. The carrier has confirmed a two-class configuration comprising 406 Economy and 14 Premium …
© Veryon Work Center

Veryon expands MRO ecosystem with integrated Work Centre and GSE solutions

Veryon has announced that it will unveil two new solutions—Veryon Work Center and Veryon GSE—at MRO Americas in Orlando (21–23 April), marking a significant expansion of its digital maintenance ecosystem. Both products evolve from the EBIS platform acquired from Tronair last year and are positioned to enhance Veryon’s end-to-end fleet and asset management offering. The launch builds directly on Veryon’s …

IBA secures growth investment from bd-capital

Satair and Schroth enter into new distribution agreement

magniX launches electric engine for general aviation

Aergo appoints aviation veteran Paul Sheridan as CEO

Ramco powers Korean Air engine MRO digitalisation

ALOFT unveils modular 737 cabin retrofit STC

AAR secures US$305m US Navy C-40A support deal

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