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DAILY AVIATION NEWS ALERT

October 15th 2026
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Gripen fighter jet

Saab secures SEK 1.3 billion order for Gripen flight control computer

Saab has received a SEK 1.3 billion order from Sweden’s Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) to develop a new-generation flight control computer for the Gripen fighter aircraft, with deliveries planned for 2030. The programme will replace the aircraft’s existing flight control computer with a future-proof system designed to meet long-term requirements for availability, performance and security of supply. The project will …
SITA to acquire Collins Aerospace Airport Solutions

SITA to acquire Collins Aerospace airport technology business

SITA has agreed to acquire Collins Aerospace Airport Solutions, expanding its passenger processing, baggage handling and airport operations technology capabilities as it seeks to deliver more seamless and resilient services across the air transport industry. Collins Aerospace Airport Solutions provides technology and operational expertise spanning the passenger journey, from check-in and self-service facilities to baggage drop-off and the mission-critical systems …
Portuguese carrier TAP is being put up for sale by the government

Lufthansa wins €1.2 billion TAP stake bid, beating Air France-KLM

Lufthansa Group has won the race for a minority stake in TAP Air Portugal, with Portugal's government selecting its bid of up to €1.2 billion over a rival offer from Air France-KLM. The government said on Wednesday it had accepted Lufthansa's offer for a 44.9% stake in the state-owned airline. A further 5% stake has been reserved for TAP employees, …
BBAM

BBAM closes third aviation fund

BBAM Limited Partnership (BBAM), a global aviation investment manager, has announced the final close of its third flagship aviation fund, Incline Aviation III, with total capital commitments exceeding US$1.7 billion. The fund continues the investment strategy developed through its predecessors, targeting opportunities across the commercial aviation market, including aircraft, engines and related credit investments. Incline Aviation III attracted commitments from …
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LATAM signs component support deal for E195-E2 fleet

Embraer and LATAM Airlines Group have signed a Component Pool Programme agreement to support the introduction of 24 Embraer E195-E2 aircraft ordered by the airline group. LATAM also holds options to purchase a further 50 aircraft. The agreement will provide comprehensive component support for LATAM's E195-E2 fleet under Embraer's Pool Programme, helping to optimise aircraft availability as the airline expands …
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Airbus forecasts aviation services market to exceed US$420 billion by 2045

Airbus expects global demand for aviation services to double from 2026, reaching more than US$420 billion by 2045, as the worldwide aircraft fleet expands and passenger numbers rise. The services market, which supports the resilience of the aviation industry, is forecast to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.8%, supporting a global fleet of 45,550 aircraft by …

Japan Airlines orders 16 Embraer E190-E2s with ten options

Bridgepoint, GFH and AIP Capital launch aircraft engine platform

Qatar Airways secures JOLCO financing for three Boeing 787-9s

Citi and Credendo to finance eight IndiGo Airbus aircraft

GA Telesis acquires three additional A320neo airframes

Werner Aero expands Embraer portfolio with two aircraft

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