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DAILY AVIATION NEWS ALERT

June 29th 2026
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Lufthansa Cargo has completed the ALPHA construction phase at Frankfurt Airport © Lufthansa Cargo

Lufthansa Cargo completes ALPHA phase at Frankfurt cargo centre

Lufthansa Cargo has completed the ALPHA construction phase of its LCCevo infrastructure programme at Frankfurt Airport, marking a major milestone in the modernisation of its cargo hub. Covering around 80,000 m² – roughly the size of 11 football pitches – the project will transform the Lufthansa Cargo Center (LCC) into Europe's most modern air cargo hub by 2030. The €600 …
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Aquila expands credit facility to US$400 million

Aquila Air Capital (Aquila), the Ireland-based aircraft lessor backed by funds managed by global alternative asset manager Wafra Inc., announced the successful refinancing and expansion of its warehouse facility with ATLAS SP Partners (ATLAS), the warehouse finance and securitised products business majority owned by Apollo funds. The facility has been increased to US$400 million. The expanded financing strengthens Aquila's capacity …
Rolls-Royce is launching the next-generation engine monitoring

Rolls-Royce brings real-time engine insights to Bombardier jets

Rolls-Royce has launched an advanced aircraft and engine health monitoring programme for Bombardier Global 5500 and Global 6500 business jets, combining its Pearl engine Engine Vibration & Health Monitoring Unit (EVHMU) with Bombardier's Smart Link Plus system. Available to operators enrolled in Rolls-Royce CorporateCare® Enhanced, the integrated solution provides real-time, automatic transmission of engine performance and health data, enabling predictive …
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AerCap delivers first A321neo to Azerbaijan Airlines

AerCap has delivered the first of three new Airbus A321neo aircraft to Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL), marking the type's debut in the airline's fleet. The aircraft was handed over at Airbus' Delivery Centre in Hamburg. The delivery forms part of a 2024 agreement covering three A321neos and three A320neos. Two A320neos have already entered service, with the remaining aircraft due for …
Image of Boeing 747-400F © World Star Aviation

WSA hands over second B737-400SF to Skyway Airlines

World Star Aviation (WSA) has announced the successful delivery of a second Boeing 737-400SF freighter to Skyway Airlines. Following the successful delivery of the first aircraft, the latest addition will support the continued expansion of Philippines-based Skyway Airlines across the Asia-Pacific region, enhancing its cargo capabilities in one of the world's fastest-growing air freight markets. "This second delivery reflects the …
Willis Lease Finance has acquired three A330-300 aircraft

Willis Lease Finance completes acquisition of A330-300 aircraft

Willis Lease Finance has completed the acquisition of three Airbus A330-300 aircraft, which will be leased to China Airlines and EVA Air. The company said the deal reflects continued strong demand for aircraft assets and aftermarket services, as operators manage fleet growth, delivery delays and constrained maintenance capacity. Chief Executive Austin C. Willis said the current market offers a strong …

Azorra completes JetBlue Embraer portfolio acquisition

Air Serbia adds A320 to growing fleet

Embraer and WZL 2 deepen KC-390 partnership

GA Telesis wins first South Korean engine MRO contract

BETA and Surf Air Mobility begin Hawaiʻi electric aircraft trials

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