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DAILY AVIATION NEWS ALERT

August 4th 2026
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Qantas Group will divest its minority shareholding in Jetstar Japan

Qantas exits Jetstar Japan

The Qantas Group and Japan Airlines (JAL) have signed a binding agreement that will see the Qantas Group exit Jetstar Japan through a share buyback, paving the way for a Japanese capital-led ownership structure for the low-cost carrier. The transaction, which remains subject to regulatory approvals, follows a memorandum of understanding announced in February 2026. Under the agreed structure, Development …
Boeing 737-7 airplane flying over snowy mountain background

FAA certifies Boeing 737-7

Boeing has received an amended type certificate (ATC) from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for the 737-7, clearing the aircraft for entry into commercial service. The certification follows a multi-year programme conducted under FAA oversight, including extensive flight and ground testing, human factors evaluations and system safety assessments. The approval validates the aircraft's design and enables Boeing to offer …
An NAM B747-400BCF aircraft taxiing on the ground in Liege

NAM adds fifth Boeing 747 Freighter

Network Airline Management (NAM) has expanded its freighter fleet with the addition of a Boeing 747-400BCF, increasing its Boeing 747 fleet to five aircraft. The converted freighter entered service at the end of July 2026 and will operate from the company's hub in Liège, Belgium. The aircraft adds payload capacity, long-range capability and flexible main-deck loading, enabling NAM to support …
Matthew Clay

3TOP names Matthew Clay new CFO

Aircraft aftermarket solutions provider 3TOP Aviation Services has appointed Matthew Clay as Chief Financial Officer. He joins the company with senior finance leadership experience across the banking, insurance and aviation sectors. He will oversee 3TOP's financial strategy as the company pursues its growth and transformation plans. Chief Executive Chris Emechete said Clay's experience would support the company's expansion, strengthen its …
Atlas has completed its investment in Air Atlanta

Atlas completes Air Atlanta investment

Atlas Air Worldwide (Atlas) has completed its previously announced strategic investment in Air Atlanta, acquiring a 49% minority stake in the Icelandic ACMI operator and expanding its global wide-body operating platform. As part of the transaction, Atlas subsidiary Titan Aviation Holdings acquired the aircraft owned by the Air Atlanta group and entered into a long-term leasing agreement under which Air …
TBM 980 aircraft

Daher delivers first TBM 980 in Brazil

Daher Aircraft has delivered the first TBM 980 to a customer in Brazil, marking the introduction of its latest high-performance turboprop in one of the company's key growth markets. The aircraft was delivered to a Brazilian entrepreneur upgrading from a TBM 900. The customer selected the TBM 980 for its third-generation Garmin G3000 PRIME avionics, as well as its speed, …

ITOCHU to join ACG ownership in US$1.95bn deal

ORIX Aviation to acquire AerFin in aftermarket expansion

Dviation wins Riyadh Air maintenance contract in Kuala Lumpur

Somon Air takes delivery of first 737 MAX

Vallair promotes Pilshchikova to lead asset trading

CADE clears American Airlines’ Azul investment

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