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DAILY AVIATION NEWS ALERT
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Iridium signs agreement to acquire Aireon
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Iridium Communications has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Aireon LLC, the operator of the world’s only space-based ADS-B air traffic surveillance network, in a move that significantly expands its aviation capabilities. The acquisition brings together Aireon’s global aircraft tracking and operational data services with Iridium’s satellite communications and positioning, navigation and timing (PNT) technologies. The combined business will offer …
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Allegiant completes Sun Country acquisition
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Allegiant Travel Company (Allegiant) has finalised its acquisition of Sun Country Airlines Holdings, creating a larger leisure-focused airline group in the United States. The deal closed following shareholder approval and the receipt of all required regulatory clearances. The combination brings together two low-cost carriers with complementary business models, expanding the group’s network to nearly 175 destinations with a combined fleet …
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AJW Group strengthens European business development team
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AJW Group has appointed Mark McConnell as Business Development Manager for Europe, where he will work alongside Alexander Paul to strengthen the company’s presence across the region. Bringing nearly 40 years of customer-facing experience and a strong engineering background, McConnell will support AJW’s European growth strategy by developing customer relationships and expanding business opportunities across the continent. The appointment enhances …
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SWISS partners with Metafuels on SAF
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Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) has strengthened its commitment to sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) through a new partnership with Swiss technology company Metafuels. The collaboration aims to support the development and large-scale deployment of viable SAF solutions while reinforcing Switzerland’s position as an innovation hub for sustainable aviation technologies. SWISS and the Lufthansa Group have been actively involved in SAF …
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AMTRA expands A320 aftermarket inventory
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AMTRA Aero Component Solutions (AACS), the US-based aircraft component supplier headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma, has signed a letter of intent (LOI) with an undisclosed party to acquire an Airbus A320-200 airframe for teardown. The agreement includes the aircraft’s landing gear and auxiliary power unit (APU). The teardown programme will further strengthen AACS’s position in the narrow-body aftermarket, with recovered components …
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Astronics Aerospace sales climb on strong commercial demand
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Astronics Corporation reported strong first-quarter 2026 results, driven by continued momentum in its Aerospace segment and sustained demand from the commercial aviation market. Aerospace segment sales rose 11.7% year-on-year to US$213.8 million, an increase of US$22.4 million, supported primarily by higher demand in the Commercial Transport sector. Test Systems sales also increased, rising 15.4% to US$16.5 million. Commercial Transport sales …
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MTU Maintenance Lease Services invests in TRecs
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United to resume flights to Venezuela
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Lufthansa exercises option for majority stake in ITA Airways
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Satair concludes acquisition of Unical Aviation and ecube
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Voyageur adds ATR landing gear facility in Ottawa, Canada
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Bharat Forge signs landing gear forgings agreement with Embraer
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Liebherr Aerospace enhances MRO service capability in China
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