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DAILY AVIATION NEWS ALERT

July 7th 2026
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FTAI, AEI partner on lower-cost 737 freighters

FTAI, AEI team-up on 737-800 freighter solution

FTAI Aviation and Aeronautical Engineers, Inc. (AEI) have formed a partnership to offer a lower-cost Boeing 737-800 freighter solution for airlines worldwide by combining engine maintenance and passenger-to-freighter conversion services. The collaboration brings together FTAI’s CFM56 engine maintenance capabilities with AEI’s expertise in cargo conversions to deliver customised freighter aircraft with lower operating costs and improved long-term economics. The companies …
Zilvinas Lapinskas

Avia Solutions Group appoints Zilvinas Lapinskas as CEO

Avia Solutions Group has appointed Zilvinas Lapinskas as Chief Executive Officer, effective July 7, to lead the next phase of the company's global expansion. Lapinskas brings extensive international aviation experience and a strong track record of scaling businesses in highly regulated markets. As CEO of FL Technics Group, he transformed the company from a European MRO provider into a global …
Embraer gains key India certification for E-Jets

Embraer E-jets gain India certification

Embraer has secured Type Certification from India’s Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) for several aircraft in its E-jets family, including the E190, E195 and E195-E2, paving the way for broader operations in the country. The certification supports Embraer’s ambitions in India’s growing regional aviation market and aligns with the government’s UDAN connectivity programme. The E195-E2, the latest-generation variant, offers …
Deucalion has acquired one Airbus A320-200 aircraft on lease to Vueling Airlines

Deucalion acquires Vueling-leased A320

Deucalion has acquired an Airbus A320-200 on lease to Vueling Airlines, the Spanish low-cost carrier and a member of International Airlines Group (IAG). The lessor acted as arranger on behalf of an institutional investor and will continue to serve as lease servicer for the duration of the lease. Financial terms were not disclosed. The aircraft was sourced through Deucalion’s global …
Saudia Cargo B777 aircraft

Saudia Cargo to add four Boeing 777 freighters to its fleet

Saudia Cargo has announced the addition of four Boeing 777-200 freighters as part of its strategy to double its dedicated cargo fleet and strengthen its operational capabilities in line with Saudi Vision 2030 and the National Transport and Logistics Strategy. The fleet expansion will enhance the carrier’s global network and enable it to meet rising demand for air freight services, …
DAE

DAE, Neuberger launch leasing venture Mustang Aerospace

Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) and Neuberger Specialty Finance have agreed to establish Mustang Aerospace, a new aircraft leasing co-investment platform targeting around US$6 billion in aircraft investments over the medium term. The venture will enable DAE and funds managed by Neuberger Specialty Finance to acquire a diversified portfolio of aircraft to meet growing demand from airlines worldwide. Capital will be …

SITA charts path to 10bn passengers

F119 engine tops one million flight hours

SIAEC, Air India explore MRO partnership

Next stage of trinational fighter jet programme takes off 

Daher opens new aircraft support hub in France

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