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BASF ECMS, NJ was selected by Air Transat to enhance its A321s with next-gen VOZC technology via UpCore for cleaner cabin air.

TRIVE CAPITAL, TX announced investment in UK-based POLAR TECHNOLOGY (metallic/composite components).

PRATT & WHITNEY CANADA opened 130,000 sq ft manufacturing facility in Casablanca, Morocco to produce detailed static and structural machined parts for its multiple aircraft engine programs, including the PT6 family.

AIRBUS has begun ground testing of first A350F.

Justin Gerber to Head of Business Development of Sage-Popovich.

India's JEH AEROSPACE was selected by Liebherr-Aerospace Lindenberg to supply landing gear components for major single-aisle aircraft programs.

AAR launched Airvoyant aviation procurement solution powered by AMAZON WEB SERVICES that uses AI to automate traditionally manual parts sourcing process; system integrates with Aeroxchange, Trax and other ERP systems.

L2 AVIATION has acquired ADVANCE AERO, IN (precision machining/sheet metal fabrication).

INVENTORY LOCATOR SERVICE (ILS) and BLOCK AERO TECHNOLOGIES teamed to connect their respective platforms to allow suppliers using Block Aero to display their company logos directly alongside inventory listings on ILS.

3M announced investment and strategic collaboration with JETZERO for its Z4 blended-wing body aircraft.

GE AEROSPACE earned $2.2b in 1Q26 (vs $2.25b in 1Q25) on 25% higher revenues. It delivered 640 commercial (520 LEAPs) vs 426 (319) a year ago.

BRISTOW GROUP, ELECTRA, AVINOR, and NORWEGIAN CAA announced launch and contract signing of a second international test project for zero‑ and low‑emission aviation using Electra's hybrid-electric Ultra Short aircraft.

AVEM PARTNERS has acquired Southern California-based PAMCO (fluid conveyance fittings) in deal whereby TRUE WEST CAPITAL PARTNERS, plus several prominent family offices and other high net-worth individuals provided capital.

COLLINS AEROSPACE earned $1.3b in 1Q26 (vs $1.1b in 1Q25) on 5% higher sales.

ACORN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT agreed to acquire majority stake in South Florida-based MTI AVIATION (electro-mechanical, hydraulics, pneumatics, and power generation component repair/overhaul and distribution).

PRATT & WHITNEY earned $710m in 1Q26 (vs $580m in 1Q25) on 11% higher sales. It delivered 793 engines (235 large commercial) vs 819 (250) a year ago.

PRATT & WHITNEY CANADA opened 130,000 sq ft manufacturing facility in Casablanca, Morocco to produce detailed static and structural machined parts for its multiple aircraft engine programs, including the PT6 family.

GREEN WORLDWIDE SHIPPING secured ASA-100 accreditation to support aviation industry with freight forwarding and time-critical logistics.

ONTIC ENGINEERING AND MANUFACTURING agreed to purchase Woodward's pilot controls product line and associated services.

AEROPARTS-AI, UK was selected by Joramco to provide its AI-powered parts sourcing solution under 1-year deal.

Darryl James to a Sales Director of GA Telesis.

PRATT & WHITNEY announced that EASA has certified GTF Advantage-powered A320neo Family aircraft, paving the way for production engine deliveries and entry into service.