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VSE acquires Precision Aviation Group in US£2bn deal[1]

Friday January 30, 2026

VSE has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Precision Aviation Group (PAG) (C) Shutterstock

VSE Corporation (VSE), a provider of aviation aftermarket distribution and repair services, has announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Precision Aviation Group (PAG), a portfolio company of GenNx360 Capital Partners (GenNx), for t... Read More >>[2]

Government of Ireland takes delivery of new Falcon 6X[3]

Friday January 30, 2026

The Government of Ireland has taken delivery of a brand-new Falcon 6X jet (C) Altea

ALTEA, the multidisciplinary aircraft procurement and completion specialist, has successfully supported the Government of Ireland in the acquisition of its new strategic reach aircraft - a factory-new Falcon 6X delivered on schedule last December, less than ... Read More >>[4]

ATR secures eight-year support deal with Fly91[5]

Friday January 30, 2026

ATR and FLY91 have signed a global maintenance agreement

ATR and Fly91, one of India's newest regional airlines, have signed an eight-year global maintenance agreement (GMA), strengthening the partnership established since the carrier's launch in 2024. Fly91 currently operates four ATR 72-600 aircraft, with two ... Read More >>[6]

Horizon partners with RAMPF on Cavorite X7 fuselage[7]

Friday January 30, 2026

(C) Horizon Aircraft

New Horizon Aircraft has partnered with RAMPF Composite Solutions (RAMPF) to manufacture the fuselage - the main body of the aircraft - for its Cavorite X7 hybrid-electric VTOL (vertical take-off and landing) programme. RAMPF has built a strong global repu... Read More >>[8]

AJW adds another Boeing 787-8 to portfolio[9]

Friday January 30, 2026

AJW is strengthening its B787 portfolio with the addition of one B787-8 (C) AJW Group

AJW Group, the independent provider of aircraft component parts, repair, and supply chain solutions to the commercial, business and defence aviation sectors, has acquired one Boeing 787-8, MSN 36424, further strengthening its growing B787 portfolio.

The aircra... Read More >>[10]

Air India steps up jet orders with Boeing and Airbus upgrades[11]

Friday January 30, 2026

Campbell Wilson, CEO & MD Air India and Benoit de Saint-Exup?ry, Airbus Executive Vice President of Commercial Aircraft Sales, on stage at Wings India 2026 with Honourable Minister of Civil Aviation, India, Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu

Boeing and Air India have announced that the airline has ordered 30 additional fuel-efficient 737 MAX jets, taking its Boeing order book to nearly 200 aircraft across both single-aisle and wide-body families. The expanded deal includes an incremental purchase ... Read More >>[12]

Safran to invest EUR70m in Le Creusot facility[13]

Thursday January 29, 2026

Safran will expand operations in Le Creusot to manufacture complex parts for Rafale engines (C) Safran

Safran Aircraft Engines has announced a major project to expand its Le Creusot facility in France, which specialises in machining complex rotating parts. The site currently produces low-pressure turbine disks for CFM International's LEAP and CFM56 engines, w... Read More >>[14]

American Airlines sets sights on growth after record 2025 sales[15]

Thursday January 29, 2026

American delivered fourth-quarter revenue of US£14.0 billion, despite the £325 million negative impact from the government shutdown

American Airlines Group (American) has announced its fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 financial results, posting record revenues while continuing to strengthen its financial position.

The carrier reported fourth-quarter revenue of US£14.0 billion, contributin... Read More >>[16]

SunExpress takes delivery of four new Boeing 737-8s[17]

Thursday January 29, 2026

SunExpress has added four new B737-8s to its fleet

SunExpress, the Turkish leisure airline and joint venture between Lufthansa and Turkish Airlines, is starting 2026 with the addition of four new Boeing 737-8 aircraft, further strengthening its fleet modernisation programme. The carrier, which is headquartered... Read More >>[18]

RECARO expands Polish production hub to meet demand[19]

Thursday January 29, 2026

Ground breaking of RECARO's Polish facility expansion

RECARO Aircraft Seating has announced a major expansion of its Polish, ?wiebodzin facility, with completion expected in Q3 2026. The development forms part of the company's long-term growth initiative, known as space2grow, and comes 20 years after the site ... Read More >>[20]

AkzoNobel to open Dubai aerospace coatings hub[21]

Thursday January 29, 2026

AkzoNobel is to open a new coatings hub in Dubai

AkzoNobel Aerospace Coatings (AkzoNobel), a global manufacturer of high-performance coatings solutions for the aviation industry, is preparing to launch a new colour blending and distribution facility in Dubai.

The strategically located site will strengthen Ak... Read More >>[22]

DAE agrees 13-aircraft Boeing 737-8 lease with Royal Air Maroc[23]

Thursday January 29, 2026

DAE and Royal Air Maroc have signed new lease agreements for additional B737-8 aircraft

Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) has reached an agreement with Royal Air Maroc for the lease of 13 new Boeing 737-8 aircraft, scheduled for delivery in 2027. This follows an earlier agreement for two Boeing 737-8 aircraft, which were delivered in 2025. Firoz T... Read More >>[24]

Delta expands long-haul fleet with Airbus wide-body order[25]

Wednesday January 28, 2026

Image of Delta Air Lines A330neo and A350 aircraft

Delta Air Lines has confirmed a significant new aircraft order with Airbus, reinforcing its long-term strategy to expand international operations and modernise its long-haul fleet.

The airline has placed a firm order for 31 next-generation wide-body aircraft, ... Read More >>[26]

AerSale opens new Aerostructures MRO facility in Florida[27]

Wednesday January 28, 2026

The expanded facility features newly installed, state-of-the-art equipment, including a 40-ft heating oven, 40-ft paint booth, and a 24-by-24-foot sanding booth (C) AerSale

AerSale Corporation has officially opened its newest state-of-the-art Aerostructures MRO facility in Hialeah Gardens, Florida. The site replaces the company's former operation in Medley and marks a significant expansion in both capacity and technical capabil... Read More >>[28]

Avmax completes acquisition of Condor Aircraft Accessories[29]

Wednesday January 28, 2026

Avmax has closed the acquisition of Condor Aircraft Accessories

Avmax Group Inc. (Avmax) has completed its acquisition of Condor Aircraft Accessories, forming a strategic partnership that strengthens Avmax's aircraft component maintenance capabilities and broadens its service offering for customers in Canada and worldwid... Read More >>[30]

RTX delivers strong sales growth in 2025 results[31]

Wednesday January 28, 2026

RTX

RTX has reported its fourth-quarter and full-year financial results for 2025, highlighting solid revenue growth, improved cash generation and a record order backlog. In the fourth quarter of 2025, the company posted sales of US£24.2 billion, representing a 12%... Read More >>[32]

Boeing forecasts India, South Asia to need nearly 3,300 new planes by 2044[33]

Wednesday January 28, 2026

Boeing forecasts that Indian, South Asian airlines will need nearly 3,300 new airplanes by 2044

Passenger air traffic in India and South Asia is expected to grow by an average of 7% each year over the next two decades, driven by a rising middle class, strong economic development, and major investments in airports and connectivity, Boeing has announced.

T... Read More >>[34]

Air India unveils new RECARO seating for Dreamliner fleet[35]

Wednesday January 28, 2026

Reclined RECARO PL3530 seats in B787-9 Economy Cabin

RECARO Aircraft Seating has partnered with Air India to deliver an enhanced onboard experience for passengers worldwide.

First announced in 2024, the collaboration will see Air India's newly line fit Boeing 787-9 multiclass cabins take flight from February 1... Read More >>[36]

BARIG welcomes fast-growing low-cost carrier AJet[37]

Wednesday January 28, 2026

BARIG has welcomed AJet as its newest member

The international airline association BARIG (Board of Airline Representatives in Germany) continues to expand its membership, welcoming Turkish carrier AJet as the latest addition to its network.

AJet is T?rkiye's newest low-cost airline and a rapidly growi... Read More >>[38]

Embraer and Adani move to build India's regional aircraft capability[39]

Tuesday January 27, 2026

Representatives of Embraer and Adani at the MoU signing

Embraer and Adani Defence & Aerospace (Adani) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to explore the development of an integrated regional transport aircraft ecosystem in India, signalling a significant step towards strengthening the country's do... Read More >>[40]

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