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DAILY AVIATION NEWS ALERT

August 28th 2026
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Rolls-Royce has completed its highest ever investment in Indiana, USA © Rolls-Royce

Rolls-Royce completes US$1bn Indiana manufacturing investment

Rolls-Royce has completed a decade-long, US$1 billion investment in its manufacturing, assembly and testing facilities in Indiana, strengthening its role in the US defence industrial base. The investment, the largest Rolls-Royce has made in the US, has modernised advanced manufacturing capabilities at its Indianapolis campus and expanded engine testing capacity. This includes new ground-test facilities and an altitude test facility …
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Apollo joins KKR as Atlantic Aviation investor

Apollo and KKR have formed a strategic partnership to support the continued growth of Atlantic Aviation, one of the largest private aviation infrastructure platforms in the U.S. Under the transaction, funds managed by Apollo have acquired a significant stake in Atlantic Aviation, while KKR-managed funds will remain a substantial shareholder. The deal values Atlantic Aviation at nearly US$10 billion. Atlantic …
WLFC to expand global maintenance services with a new Willis Engine Repair Center® (WERC®) in Malaysia

Willis Lease to establish Willis Engine repair Center in Malaysia

Willis Lease Finance Corporation is expanding its global maintenance operations with plans for a new Willis Engine Repair Center® (WERC®) in Johor, Malaysia. The company has acquired land for the facility, which will become its third WERC®, alongside existing centres in Coconut Creek, Florida, and Bridgend, Wales. Construction is expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2027. WERC® …
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B&H Worldwide names Matt Silverberg CEO

B&H Worldwide, a global aerospace logistics specialist, has appointed Matt Silverberg as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Silverberg succeeds Stuart Allen, who becomes Chairman and Board Advisor after 13 years as CEO. Based in the US, Silverberg will oversee B&H Worldwide’s global operations and strategic growth, while Allen will continue to provide strategic guidance to the executive leadership team from …
ADE

ADE revenue rises 29% as MRO demand strengthens

Asia Digital Engineering (ADE), the MRO subsidiary of Capital A Berhad, reported a strong second-quarter performance, with revenue rising 29% year on year to RM284 million (US$70.6 million) for the three months ended June 30, 2026. The growth was driven by higher-value base maintenance checks and increased workshop orders, supported by greater demand for component repair and refurbishment as the …
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Islander enters ground tests ahead of September first flight

Britten-Norman’s latest Islander has entered its ground test programme, putting the aircraft on course for a first flight in September and eventual delivery to the Falkland Islands Government Air Service (FIGAS). The aircraft, which was rolled out at Britten-Norman’s Isle of Wight facility on July 30, will undergo flight testing before being prepared for handover to FIGAS. The company is …

HAL, Safran sign Aravalli helicopter engine contract

FlightSafety strengthens commercial training arm with CTS deal

Ornge goes paperless with Ramco maintenance platform

Swedavia names Anders Örnulf new CFO

Second A320 acquisition in August boosts Werner Aero’s parts drive

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