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DAILY AVIATION NEWS ALERT

May 22nd 2026
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Azorra has completed the acquisition of a portfolio of Embraer E-Jets from DAE © Embraer

Azorra completes acquisition of E-Jet portfolio from DAE

Azorra has completed the acquisition of 49 Embraer E-Jet aircraft and two General Electric CF34 engines from Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE). Since the original purchase agreement was signed in May 2025, the assets have been placed with 12 airline customers worldwide, reflecting strong demand for Embraer’s E-Jet family. Chief Executive Officer John Evans said the transaction represents a major step …
ADE Secures US$100m financing from QNB Group

Asia Digital Engineering secures US$100m expansion funding

Asia Digital Engineering (ADE), the MRO arm of Capital A, has secured a US$100 million financing facility from QNB Group to support its continued expansion and capacity growth. The funding will help ADE strengthen its position as one of Asia’s fastest-growing MRO providers, enabling it to scale operations, serve a growing portfolio of airline customers and continue supporting anchor customer …
AH-64E Apache helicopter ©Boeing

GE secures UK Apache engine support contract

GE Aerospace has secured a three-year contract from Boeing Defence UK to continue supporting the T700-GE-T701D engines powering the British Army’s Apache AH-64E helicopter fleet. Under the Performance Based Logistics agreement, GE Aerospace will provide an on-site Field Service Representative at Wattisham Flying Station in Suffolk, alongside logistics management, technical support and material services for the fleet. The contract also …
Cavorite X7 hybrid-electric VTOL aircraft

Horizon advances dual-use certification for Cavorite X7 aircraft

New Horizon Aircraft has advanced the dual-use certification pathway for its hybrid-electric Cavorite X7 VTOL aircraft through its ongoing partnership with Cert Center Canada (3C), Canada’s only independent flight test and certification design approval organisation approved by Transport Canada. Horizon said the Cavorite X7 has been designed from the outset for both civilian and military applications, recognising growing demand for …
Ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of AJW's new hub in Sofia, Bulgaria © AJW Group

AJW opens new hub in Sofia, Bulgaria

AJW Group (AJW) has officially opened a new office in Sofia, Bulgaria, strengthening its European network and expanding its presence in Southeast Europe. The new facility becomes AJW’s first dedicated regional hub in Southeast Europe and is designed to enhance customer support, accelerate business development and expand technical operations across the region. The office will operate as a full-service hub, …
Embraer and HAI have signed an MoU to strengthen their strategic cooperation in aerospace and defence © Embraer

Embraer and HAI deepen defence partnership

Embraer has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Hellenic Aerospace Industry (HAI) to expand their strategic cooperation in aerospace and defence. The agreement, signed by Embraer Defence & Security Vice President of Contracts Fabio Caparica and HAI Executive Chairman Alexandros Diakopoulos, aims to strengthen support capabilities for the Hellenic Air Force’s future C-390 fleet while boosting Greece’s domestic aerospace …

Jean-Christophe Gallagher joins Ontic as its new CEO

Otto and F/LIST shape future Phantom 3500 jet cabin

Norse revenue soars in first quarter

Hawaiian goes electric on the ramp

HJS expands parts inventory

AJW Middle East appoints Christoffer Creutz as CCO

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