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DAILY AVIATION NEWS ALERT
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EFW lands new A330 freighter conversion customer in China
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Elbe Flugzeugwerke (EFW), the joint venture between ST Engineering and Airbus, has expanded its footprint in the fast-growing Chinese aviation market through the signing of a new freighter conversion contract with Hengqin Winglet Aircraft Technology (Hengqin Winglet). The agreement marks the lessor’s first Airbus A330 passenger-to-freighter (P2F) programme with EFW. EFW will undertake the A330P2F conversion at its partner facility …
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Air Canada orders eight A350-1000s to power long-haul growth
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Air Canada has confirmed a firm order for eight Airbus A350-1000 aircraft, marking a significant upgrade to its long-haul fleet strategy and reinforcing its commitment to Airbus wide-body aircraft. The order had previously been recorded as undisclosed in November 2025. The A350-1000’s strong operating economics and lower unit costs are expected to provide Air Canada with a clear competitive edge. …
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Lufthansa strike grounds hundreds of flights
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Strikes by pilots and cabin crew at Lufthansa have commenced, according to a report by Spiegel, citing confirmation from a spokeswoman for the Ufo union. As a result of the all-day walkouts, hundreds of aircraft operated by Germany’s largest airline are unable to depart. While Lufthansa did not initially provide a precise number of cancellations, it referred to “extensive flight …
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RSAF PC-21 fleet surpasses 100,000 flight hours
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The Royal Saudi Air Force's (RSAF) fleet of 54 Pilatus PC-21 training aircraft, powered by Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A engines, has surpassed 100,000 flight hours. “The PT6A engine has powered commercial and defence aircraft around the world for decades, offering customers versatility and reliable performance,” said Anthony Rossi, Vice President, Customer Service, Pratt & Whitney Canada. “The Pilatus PC-21 …
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Frontier agrees early return of 24 A320neos in AerCap deal
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Frontier Group Holdings, the parent company of Frontier Airlines, has announced a non-binding agreement with AerCap for the early return of 24 A320neo aircraft currently in service. The aircraft are subject to lease agreements due to expire within the next two to eight years, with the returns expected to be completed during the second quarter of 2026. In return, AerCap …
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AAR Board appoints Dylan Wolin as CFO
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AAR CORP.’s Board of Directors has appointed Dylan Wolin as Chief Financial Officer, effective February 23, 2026. In the role, Wolin will oversee finance, accounting, tax, treasury, investor relations and corporate development. Wolin will return to AAR from Federal Signal Corporation, where he served from 2024 to 2026 as president of Elgin, Trackless and Vactor, the company’s municipal-focused specialty vehicle …
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Vista orders 40 Challenger 3500 jets from Bombardier
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China Airlines signs TotalCare deal for 36 Trent XWB engines
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Horizon Aircraft to partner with NAI to build Cavorite X7 wings
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Jazz Aviation renews Veryon partnership for fleet diagnostics
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Flair Airlines appoints Len Corrado as new CEO
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EXSYN introduces predictive spare parts planning at Volotea
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