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DAILY AVIATION NEWS ALERT

April 13th 2026
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Electric propulsion unit for the Bristell B23 Energic © H55

H55 to integrate ENGINeUS electric motor into Bristell B23 Energic

Safran Electrical & Power and H55, a Swiss-based company specialising in certified electric propulsion and certification-grade energy storage systems for aviation, have signed an agreement to integrate Safran’s ENGINeUS electric motor into H55’s electric propulsion system for the fully electric Bristell B23 Energic aircraft. The collaboration aims to deliver certified electric propulsion solutions for general aviation, targeting CS-23 / Part …
GKN Aerospace has launched TITAN-AM in partnership with the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory

GKN Aerospace launches TITAN-AM

GKN Aerospace has launched TITAN-AM (Titanium Industrialisation and Technology Advancement for Near-net Additive Manufacturing), an US$8.4 million programme in partnership with the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL). The initiative is aimed at advancing and industrialising Laser Metal Deposition with Wire (LMD-w) technology to support next-generation aerostructures. The TITAN-AM programme will focus on five key areas critical to enabling LMD-w …
Satheeshkumar-Kumarasingam

Satheeshkumar Kumarasingam becomes new President of P&WC

Pratt & Whitney has appointed Satheeshkumar “Kumar” Kumarasingam as President of Pratt & Whitney Canada, effective June 1. He succeeds Maria Della Posta, who has announced her retirement, and will report to Pratt & Whitney President Shane Eddy. “Pratt & Whitney Canada holds a leading position across all its segments, with a portfolio of nearly 75,000 engines in service and …
'The BOW'

Lufthansa Technik unveils modular VIP cabin concept 'The BOW'

At this year’s Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX), Lufthansa Technik is introducing a new approach to VIP aviation with “The BOW” – a modular narrow-body cabin concept developed in exclusive collaboration with Designworks, a BMW Group company. The concept reimagines shared premium travel for executive groups, sports teams and artists. Responding to growing demand for flexible, design-led private travel, the new …
BOC Aviation

BOC Aviation starts 2026 with strong momentum

BOC Aviation has reported a robust set of operational transactions for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026, underpinned by strong demand for aircraft and disciplined financial execution. Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director Steven Townend said the company made a solid start to the year, delivering ten aircraft during the quarter and signing 20 lease commitments, 19 of which …
Felipe Santana

Embraer taps insider for top finance role

Embraer’s board of directors has appointed Felipe Santana Santiago de Lima as Executive Vice President of Finance and Investor Relations, effective April 13. Santana, currently the company’s Global Director of Treasury, has spent 18 years at Embraer, holding leadership roles across financial operations, treasury, insurance, customer finance and shared services. Over his career, he has developed strong expertise in corporate …
FL Technics Wheels & Brakes has received UK CAA Part-145 approval

UK CAA approval unlocks new growth for FL Technics Wheels and Brakes

FL Technics Wheels and Brakes, a component maintenance provider and part of the FL Technics Group, has secured approval from the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), enabling it to service UK-registered aircraft and expand its capabilities within the component MRO segment. The approval (UK.145.01957), granted on February 6, 2026, confirms compliance with UK Part-145 requirements and authorises the company to …

Setna iO boosts 737 parts supply with new teardown

GE Aerospace and Waygate launch AI engine inspection Tech

Elysian completes second design iteration of E9X aircraft

Werner Aero acquires A320-200 from AerCap

JetBlue deal anchors Punta Cana’s rise as MRO powerhouse

Embraer and CIAC deepen ties to elevate Colombia’s aerospace ambitions

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