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DAILY AVIATION NEWS ALERT

June 22nd 2026
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Investec has arranged an US$870m aircraft portfolio financing© FPG Amentum

Investec arranges US$870m aircraft financing deal

Investec Bank has arranged an approximately US$870 million senior debt facility for a fund advised by BC Partners Credit, supporting a portfolio of 11 wide-body aircraft managed by FPG Amentum. The portfolio includes Boeing 777-300ERs, Boeing 787-9s, Boeing 787-10s and an Airbus A350-900 leased to Emirates, Etihad, Singapore Airlines and another leading Middle Eastern carrier. Investec acted as Mandated Lead …
Lee McConnellogue (l) and Simon Nolan (r)

ecube leaders exit as management reshuffle begins

ecube has announced the departure of Chief Executive Officer Lee McConnellogue and Chief Operating Officer Simon Nolan, with both stepping down from their roles with immediate effect as the company enters a new phase of integration. The company paid tribute to the pair for their leadership, commitment and contribution to ecube’s growth and success over the years. Their departure comes …
Ontic's new Weston, Florida facility © Ontic

Ontic signs lease on new Weston, Florida facility

Ontic has strengthened its manufacturing footprint with the signing of a long-term lease for a 100,000 ft² facility in Weston, Florida, its tenth site worldwide. Located less than 20 miles from the company’s Miramar facility, which opened in 2025, the new site in Weston will provide additional capacity for original equipment (OE) production, while Miramar remains focused on maintenance, repair …
H135 helicopter for the FAcT programme © Airbus

First H135 helicopter delivered to Canada’s FAcT programme

Airbus has delivered the first H135 helicopter for Canada’s Future Aircrew Training (FAcT) programme, marking a major step in modernising pilot training for the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF). Known in RCAF service as the CT-153 Juno, the twin-engine helicopter will be used to train future rotary-wing pilots. Selected by SkyAlyne, the prime contractor for the FAcT programme, the aircraft …
Embraer will provide support solutions for FAB's KC-390 Millennium fleet © Embraer

Embraer backs FAB KC-390 fleet

Embraer has signed a new long-term agreement with the Brazilian Air Force (FAB) to provide support solutions for its KC-390 Millennium fleet. Signed in São José dos Campos, Brazil, on June 18, 2026, the agreement deepens the partnership between Embraer and the FAB, with a focus on maximising the operational availability of the multimission aircraft. It covers full lifecycle support …
Ethiopian Airlines has taken delivery of its first Twin Otter Classic 300-G

Ethiopian Airlines takes first Twin Otter Classic 300-G

De Havilland Aircraft of Canada (De Havilland Canada) has delivered the first of two Twin Otter Classic 300-G aircraft to Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s largest carrier. The aircraft will support Ethiopian Airlines’ plans to strengthen regional connectivity and improve access to remote communities, tourism destinations and lake regions across Ethiopia and East Africa. “We appreciate Ethiopian Airlines’ confidence in De Havilland …

Delta rolls out Finlets across 240 Boeing 737s

EPCOR and Air Canada sign new APU support agreement

Condor strengthens leadership team

Air France-KLM secures €1bn credit facility

Cathay Group to lease Airbus A330P2F

Safran, Brussels Airport break ground on engine facility extension

Qantas sets date for non-stop Sydney-London flights

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