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DAILY AVIATION NEWS ALERT
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EFW signs A330 Freighter conversion deal in China
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Elbe Flugzeugwerke (EFW), the Airbus–ST Engineering joint venture specialising in passenger-to-freighter (P2F) conversions, has signed a contract with Hong Kong-based aircraft lessor Asia Pacific Aviation Leasing Group (APAL) to convert an Airbus A330-300 passenger aircraft into a freighter. The conversion programme will begin in the second quarter of 2026 at one of EFW’s partner conversion facilities. Technical planning and certification …
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TAT secures US$36m APU MRO contract with global cargo carrier
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TAT Technologies (TAT), a supplier of products and services to the commercial and military aviation sectors as well as the ground defence industry, has signed a new agreement with a major global cargo airline to provide maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services for two auxiliary power unit (APU) platforms. The combined estimated value of the contract is approximately US$36 million. …
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BOC Aviation completes US$2bn self-arranged club loan transaction
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BOC Aviation has completed a self-arranged club loan transaction worth US$2 billion with the participation of 19 international banks, strengthening its funding base and supporting future growth. The financing package includes three components: US$1 billion in five-year unsecured term loan facilities, US$500 million in five-year unsecured committed revolving credit facilities, and US$500 million in seven-year unsecured term loan facilities. The …
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Abelo supplies new ATR Turboprops for Air Congo operations
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Aircraft lessor Abelo has leased two new ATR 72-600 turboprop aircraft to Ethiopian Airlines Group, with the aircraft set to be operated by its partner airline Air Congo. The delivery marks an important step in supporting Air Congo’s operational growth and network expansion across Africa. The aircraft come from Abelo’s existing order book and are expected to strengthen Air Congo’s …
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Joby advances air taxi certification with FAA-conforming aircraft tests
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Joby Aviation (Joby) has begun flight testing its first FAA-conforming aircraft as part of the Type Inspection Authorization (TIA) process, marking a significant step towards type certification and the eventual launch of commercial air taxi services. The aircraft, registered as N547JX, is the first in a fleet currently being produced to support the rigorous TIA testing programme. Initial flights are …
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Garuda expands global UAS portfolio with Airbus Flexrotor
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Airbus Helicopters and Garuda Technologies (Garuda) have signed a contract for the delivery of up to 18 Flexrotor Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS), marking a significant step in Garuda’s international expansion and the development of its global drone services portfolio. Under the agreement, Garuda will provide Flexrotor capabilities to customers through both dry and wet lease arrangements. The systems will support …
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RCAA strengthens aviation expertise with JAA TO
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The Romanian Civil Aeronautical Authority (RCAA) has entered into a new training cooperation framework with the JAA Training Organisation (JAA TO), a Netherlands-based aviation training provider, reinforcing its commitment to strengthening aviation regulatory expertise and investing in the professional development of its personnel. The agreement follows a productive first meeting and state visit held in Bucharest in August 2025, which …
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Bharat Forge and Liebherr open landing gear facility in India
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Dassault unveils Falcon 10X aircraft
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HAVELSAN breaks ground on new simulator centre
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FlyHouse expands MRO operations with JetsMRO acquisition
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Air Nostrum expands component support deal with Fokker Services
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WLFC reports strong 2025 results
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