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DAILY AVIATION NEWS ALERT
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Lufthansa Group, Air France-KLM submit rival bids for stake in TAP Air Portugal
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Competition to become a strategic shareholder in TAP Air Portugal has intensified after both Lufthansa Group and Air France-KLM confirmed they have submitted bids to Parpública, Portugal's state-owned investment company, as part of the ongoing privatisation process for the flag carrier. Lufthansa Group announced it has submitted a bid for an initial minority stake in TAP, saying the investment is …
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Icelandair expands A320neo fleet with Aircastle deal
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Icelandair has agreed to lease six Airbus A320neo aircraft from Aircastle, further advancing its fleet renewal programme. The Pratt & Whitney-powered aircraft, built between 2018 and 2020, are scheduled to enter service before summer 2028. The agreement follows the airline's recently announced lease of four A320neos from AviLease, due to join the fleet in spring 2027. Together with three Airbus …
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Airbus reports higher H1 2026 revenue and profit
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Airbus reported higher revenue and earnings for the first half of 2026 (H1), driven by increased commercial aircraft deliveries and a strong performance at its Defence and Space division. "Our good H1 results mainly reflect the higher level of commercial aircraft deliveries and strong performance in Defence and Space, against the backdrop of a complex and fast-changing environment," Airbus Chief …
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TrueNoord completes sale of majority stake to Arcus
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Regional aircraft lessor TrueNoord has completed the sale of an approximately 74% stake to Arcus Infrastructure Partners (Arcus), while founding investor Freshstream has reinvested to retain the remaining shareholding. The transaction provides TrueNoord with long-term capital to support the next phase of its growth strategy, including expanding its portfolio of Embraer, ATR, Airbus and De Havilland Canada aircraft and strengthening …
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BNDES funds Porter's next wave of E2 deliveries
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Porter Aviation Holdings, the parent company of Porter Airlines, has secured financing from the Brazilian Development Bank (BNDES) for up to 19 Embraer E195-E2 aircraft, covering deliveries through December 2030. The financing, backed by export credit insurance from Brazil's Export Credit Guarantee Fund (FGE), supports aircraft from Porter's existing firm order for 75 E195-E2s. The airline has already taken delivery …
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Boeing completes final 737-10 certification flight
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Boeing has completed the final planned certification flight test for the 737-10, marking the end of a flight test campaign spanning 976 flights, more than 2,060 flight hours and around 1,040 ground test hours. The programme validated key certification requirements, including landing gear performance, braking on wet runways, engine anti-ice systems and the enhanced angle of attack system. The final …
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WLFC secures engine storage agreement with Pratt & Whitney
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Willis Lease Finance Corporation (WLFC) has secured a five-year agreement with Pratt & Whitney, an RTX business, to provide long-term storage and lease return services for PW1100G-JM, PW1500G, PW1900G, PW4000 and IAE AG V2500 engines. Under the agreement, WLFC will support Pratt & Whitney's expanding aftermarket storage requirements from its facilities in Coconut Creek, Florida, and Bridgend, Wales. The deal …
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Airbus A350-1000ULR completes record 24-hour test flight
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DAE completes US$9bn Macquarie AirFinance takeover
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Rise Air adds fourth ATR 72-600
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Safran, Aura Aero advance ERA hybrid propulsion
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Bird Aviation secures long-term easyJet MRO deal
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ANA orders eight more Embraer E190-E2s
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