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DAILY AVIATION NEWS ALERT

October 12th 2026
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AURELIUS completes Marshall Aerospace acquisition

Private equity investor AURELIUS has completed its acquisition of British aerospace and defence company Marshall Aerospace, providing a new ownership base for the business as it seeks to expand its operations. Marshall Aerospace specialises in military MRO, aerospace engineering and advanced manufacturing. Its customers include the Royal Norwegian Air Force and the US Marine Corps, while its industry partners include …
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Birmingham Airport unveils £2bn expansion plan

Birmingham Airport has unveiled a £2 billion draft master plan aimed at increasing annual passenger numbers to about 30 million and generating an additional £3.6 billion in gross value added (GVA) for the West Midlands region. The proposals could create more than 50,000 jobs, including 3,800 airport-based positions, over the next 15 years, the airport said. The plan outlines how …
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Texel Air welcomes second 737-800BCF to New Zealand fleet

Boeing and Texel Air are celebrating the delivery of Florence, the 200th Boeing 737-800 Boeing Converted Freighter (BCF), which has joined Texel Air’s New Zealand fleet. The aircraft, registered as ZK-TXH, will support Texel Air’s expansion in New Zealand, where the company sees strong demand for freighter capacity. It will initially operate charter services, providing flexibility to meet customer requirements …
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Plane Support wins approval for 3-D-printed helicopter parts

Australian aerospace engineering company Plane Support has secured Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) approval to manufacture cabin air-conditioning ducting for the 214B helicopter using 3-D printing, in a project initiated by aerial firefighting and disaster response operator McDermott Aviation. The approval, granted under CASA's Australian Parts Manufacturer Approval (APMA) framework, covers ducting components for the Bell 214B (B-1) and follows …
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FL Technics wins Lufthansa engine maintenance deal

FL Technics Engine Services has signed an agreement with Lufthansa Group’s Group Engine Management GmbH to support its engine maintenance requirements, marking a milestone for the relatively young facility. The agreement covers repair and maintenance services for the CFM56-engine family, strengthening FL Technics Engine Services’ position as a specialist MRO provider for the engine type. The partnership will also provide …
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Aircraft lessor Avolon orders 250 Airbus and Boeing aircraft

Aircraft lessor Avolon has placed orders for a total of 250 Airbus and Boeing aircraft, 110 Airbus aircraft, including 35 A330-900 wide-body and 75 A320neo-family narrow-body planes with options for another 100 planes. Furthermore, the company has signed a firm order with Boeing for 140 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft. The order brings Avolon's total purchases of the Airbus A330-900 to …

Derek Cheng becomes CEO of Thales Solutions Asia

Northrop Grumman completes first autonomous Talon Blue flight

Deliveries of LATAM Brazil's E195-E2 aircraft begin

ST Engineering opens Singapore aircraft maintenance hub

BOC Aviation completes 54 transactions in third quarter

GKN Aerospace, Saab expand Gripen engine partnership

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