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DAILY AVIATION NEWS ALERT

May 26th 2026
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Rendering of Air China Cargo A350F aircraft © Airbus

Air China Cargo doubles down on A350F fleet

Air China Cargo has signed a purchase agreement with Airbus for four additional A350F freighters, increasing its total order for the type to ten aircraft. The carrier previously placed an order for six A350F freighters in November 2025. “This additional order, following our initial A350F commitment last year, represents a key strategic step in further optimising our fleet structure and …
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FTAI Aviation prices inaugural ABS deal

FTAI Aviation has announced the successful pricing of the inaugural asset-backed securitisation (ABS) issued by its Strategic Capital vehicle, FTAI MRE 2026-1. The offering comprises US$612 million in notes backed by a portfolio of 48 A320ceo and Boeing 737NG aircraft leased to 23 airlines worldwide. FTAI MRE 2026-1 will issue two classes of investment-grade notes, with the Series A notes …
Schiphol is the first European airport to deploy electronic TaxiBot for Airbus aircraft

Schiphol and easyJet roll out engine-free taxiing

easyJet and Amsterdam Schiphol Airport have launched electronic TaxiBot operations for Airbus aircraft at Schiphol following a successful trial earlier this year, marking a further step in reducing ground emissions and improving operational efficiency. Funded through the SESAR HERON project, TaxiBot is a semi-robotic aircraft tug that allows aircraft to taxi between the gate and runway without using their main …
3TOP has acquired two former Alitalia operated E190 aircraft

3TOP targets regional jet aftermarket with E190 acquisition

3TOP Aviation Services (3TOP) has acquired two Embraer E190-100 regional aircraft as part of a strategic move into the growing regional jet aftermarket sector. The aircraft, bearing MSNs 19000470 and 19000479, were previously operated by Alitalia. The acquisition marks a diversification of 3TOP’s portfolio and strengthens its position within the global aviation supply chain. The aircraft will be utilised to …
Global Airtech will support operations across BBN Airlines Thailand's A320 fleet

Global Airtech secures BBN Thailand deal

Global Airtech has signed a five-year component availability agreement with BBN Airlines Thailand to support operations across its A320 fleet. The agreement covers the leasing of fast-moving and mission-critical airframe and engine components, strategically positioned at BBN Thailand’s facilities in Bangkok. Inventory replenishment will be supported through Global Airtech’s regional pool in Singapore, while repairs will be managed via its …
Vytenis Suklys

New pilot at the controls: Vytenis Suklys named CEO of Avion Express

Avion Express, the global ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance and Insurance) operator, has announced the appointment of Vytenis Suklys as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective June 1. Suklys brings extensive experience in both aviation and financial management. He previously served as Chief Financial Officer at Avion Express, gaining deep insight into the company’s operations, strategy and long-term ambitions. In addition to …

GE Aerospace deploys 360 Foam Wash cleaning system to MRO shops

Saudia takes delivery of first A321XLR

BOC Aviation appoints Adeline Lim as new Chief Risk Officer

Airbus launches Canadian Aerospace Tech Hub

Finnair awards A350 landing gear overhaul deal to Liebherr

SIAEC opens new Base Maintenance Malaysia (BMM) in Subang

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