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DAILY AVIATION NEWS ALERT

August 24th 2026
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Kitz-Air has bought three H225 helicopters from Milestone Aviation

Kitz-Air buys three H225 helicopters for firefighting

Milestone Aviation has sold three Airbus H225 helicopters to Austrian operator Kitz-Air, with the aircraft set to be converted for aerial firefighting missions in Europe and South America. The deal marks Kitz-Air’s first acquisition from Milestone and establishes a new customer relationship between the two companies. The three H225s were delivered to the company in July 2026 and will undergo …
Mammoth Freighters 777-200 LRMF

Mammoth delivers first 777-200LRMF to Jetran

Mammoth Freighters has delivered its first converted Boeing 777-200LRMF freighter to Jetran, marking a major milestone for the company’s 777 passenger-to-freighter conversion programme. The aircraft, MSN 32222 / N703DN, is the first of more than two dozen 777-200LRMFs ordered by Jetran. Thirteen of the converted freighters are scheduled to enter revenue service within DHL’s global network. The delivery follows the …
US Appeals Court vacates DOT order to unwind Delta/Aeromexico joint venture

Court clears Delta-Aeromexico JV to continue

Delta Air Lines and Aeromexico can continue their joint venture after the US 11th Circuit Court of Appeals vacated a Department of Transportation order requiring the carriers to end the partnership. The ruling follows a legal challenge by Delta and Aeromexico to the DOT’s decision to terminate approval of their joint cooperation agreement. The court’s decision overturns the termination order, …
Česká letecká servisní, a.s. (ČLS) authorized to distribute Sikorsky components within the European Union where more than 150 Black Hawks currently are in service

Sikorsky taps ČLS for EU Black Hawk parts hub

Sikorsky has selected Česká letecká servisní (ČLS) as its first authorised distribution centre in the European Union for Black Hawk helicopter parts, expanding its regional support network as the European fleet grows. Under the agreement, Czech-based ČLS will stock and distribute Sikorsky components across the EU, including recommended high-demand parts for S-70, UH-60M and UH-60A/L helicopters. More than 150 Black …
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Steiner Aviation scales up MRO offering at Akron-Canton

Steiner Aviation International (Steiner Aviation) has expanded its airframe maintenance and inspection capabilities to cover a broader range of business and regional aircraft, while adding five technicians to support its growing MRO operation. The Akron-Canton Regional Airport (CAK)-based maintenance and avionics provider has added capabilities for the Embraer ERJ 135/145, Cessna Citation 500, 550, 560, 560+ and 560XL, as well …
Batam Aero Technic expanded international MRO capabilities with approval to service South Korean-registered aircraft.

BAT secures approval to service South Korean-registered aircraft

Batam Aero Technic (BAT) has officially received maintenance facility approval from South Korea’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport (MOLIT), marking another milestone in the company’s international expansion. The approval follows a rigorous and comprehensive audit and authorises BAT to provide maintenance services for aircraft registered under South Korean MOLIT regulations. The certification further strengthens BAT’s position as a growing …

Icelandair takes 49% stake in Maltese AOC holder

Barnes Aerospace acquires Jet AirWerks

TP Aerospace names Løkkegaard new CPCAO

Avora Aviation seals A320 sale-leaseback deal with FTAI

StandardAero adds Bombardier Global MRO at Van Nuys

MACH OE places first seed aircraft with United Airlines

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