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DAILY AVIATION NEWS ALERT

April 7th 2026
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GetJet secures US$31m in external financing from volofin

GetJet Airlines (GetJet) has secured US$31 million in external financing from London-based volofin Capital Management, providing fresh momentum to its 'Growth Strategy 2026'. The funding is aimed at expanding the group’s fleet and scaling its aviation asset management capabilities. The capital will support the acquisition of up to five additional narrow-body aircraft, with integration into the fleet planned by the …
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Boeing 777-9 endures extreme brake test

Boeing’s 777-9 programme has completed a critical maximum brake energy test at Edwards Air Force Base, simulating one of the most demanding scenarios the aircraft could encounter. As part of certification requirements, the aircraft was loaded to its maximum take-off weight and accelerated to around 190 knots before pilots aborted the take-off and relied solely on braking to bring it …
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VNH orders Airbus H225 trio to boost offshore operations

Vietnam Helicopter Corporation (VNH), through its subsidiaries Southern Vietnam Helicopter Company and Northern Vietnam Helicopter Company, has placed an order for three Airbus H225 helicopters. The acquisition supports the continued expansion of its offshore energy operations while enabling the gradual replacement of ageing aircraft within its fleet. According to VNH leadership, the H225 has consistently demonstrated strong performance across offshore …
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Martijn de Vries becomes SVP Commercial for AFI KLM E&M

Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance (AFI KLM E&M) has announced the appointment of Martijn de Vries as Senior Vice President Commercial, effective April 1, 2026. He succeeds Pierre Teboul, who is set to retire following a long and distinguished career with the group. De Vries brings extensive experience, having spent 25 years with KLM Royal Dutch Airlines in …
Setna iO has expanded its credit facility

Setna expands credit facility to fuel global growth

Setna iO has announced the successful amendment and expansion of its commercial credit facility, increasing total borrowing capacity to US$550 million. This development underscores the company’s strong financial position, characterised by robust earnings, low leverage, and a scalable global platform. The expanded facility reflects the continued confidence of six leading commercial banks in Setna’s long-term strategy, operational model, and consistent …
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Marubeni secures full control of DASI

Marubeni Corporation has completed the acquisition of the remaining 50% stake in DASI, a prominent global provider of commercial aviation inventory solutions, thereby making it a wholly owned subsidiary. The transaction was executed through Marubeni Aviation Asset Investment LLC, its U.S.-based aviation aftermarket and asset trading arm. This move reflects Marubeni’s strategic intent to strengthen its position in a growing …

South Korea's SUM Air orders new ATR aircraft

Azorra expands engine portfolio with DAE deal

Canada awards MAS CA$1.1bn support contracts

Benoît Rollier appointed VP of KLM Engine Service

Embraer deliveries surge in strong first quarter

Air France–KLM and Lufthansa submit non-binding offers for TAP Air Portugal

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