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SpeedNews - July 3, 2026

VOL. 47 NO. 27 July 03, 2026

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Aerospace

DONCASTERS

Jun 27, 2026

DONCASTERS completed IPO on NYSE on June 25 with expected gross proceeds of about $1b (SPNWS; June 19). It manufactures precision cast components/superalloys out of 14 facilities across North America, Europe, UK and Asia.

ROCKET LAB

Jun 29, 2026

ROCKET LAB agreed to acquire IRIDIUM COMMUNICATIONS (global satellite communications network) for $8b; deal is to close in mid-2027, to be partially financed via $3.6b loan facility from Deutsche Bank and Wells Fargo.

HONEYWELL AEROSPACE

Jun 29, 2026

HONEYWELL AEROSPACE, AZ completed spin-off from Honeywell Technologies and began trading as an independent company on Nasdaq under ticket symbol "HONA". It launched with >36,000 employees and >10,000 customers.

AIRBUS

Jun 29, 2026

AIRBUS secured initial €1b under €3b commitment from EIB (European Investment Bank) to support planned R&D investments through 2030 in advanced technologies and integrated systems for commercial aviation, defense and space.

ASTRONICS

Jun 29, 2026

ASTRONICS was selected by Vertical Aerospace to supply low-voltage power distribution system for Valo eVTOL.

FAA

Jun 29, 2026

FAA broke ground on new $8.3m facility (V-PAR) at the Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center in Oklahoma City, OK to support research, training and operational analysis for AAM aircraft, including electric and hybrid designs.

JOBY AVIATION and TOYOTA

Jun 30, 2026

JOBY AVIATION and TOYOTA established joint venture to build up commercial production capability, advance manufacturing excellence, and prepare for scale-up of electric air taxi production as initial phase of strategic alliance.

TALICA

Jul 02, 2026

TALICA has acquired CELCO, KS (metal finishing/electropolishing); Talica is backed by JLL Partners.

EMBRAER

Jul 02, 2026

EMBRAER acquired remaining stake in Mexico-based EZ AIR INTERIOR (luggage bins, galleys, lavatories, and floor panels for E-Jets) from Safran Cabin; joint venture was formed in 2012 with C&D Interiors (now Safran Cabin).

CMA CGM

Jul 02, 2026

CMA CGM, France agreed to acquire FEDEX SUPPLY CHAIN (third-party logistics services) for $1.4b.

Air Transport

VIETNAM AIRLINES

Jun 27, 2026

VIETNAM AIRLINES leased ex-SmartLynx Estonia A320-200 (5407) with V2500s from FTAI Aviation.

SKYWAY AIRLINES

Jun 27, 2026

SKYWAY AIRLINES leased ex-ASL Airlines Ireland 737-400SF (25773) from World Star Aviation.

BREEZE AIRWAYS

Jun 27, 2026

BREEZE AIRWAYS plans in Oct 2026 to begin services to Baltimore (BWI); Dayton, OH; and Trenton, NJ (A220).

MIDDLE EAST AIRLINES

Jun 27, 2026

MIDDLE EAST AIRLINES began four-times-weekly Beirut-Berlin Brandenburg (A320).

GRAYSKY AVIATION

Jun 27, 2026

GRAYSKY AVIATION closed sale and leaseback of one CFM56-7B with Corendon Airlines; volofin Capital Management provided debt financing.

ALARIS AEROSPACE

Jun 27, 2026

ALARIS AEROSPACE acquired ex-IndiGo A320neo (6860) from Avolon for part out by TARMAC AEROSAVE at Tarbes.

AQUILA AIR CAPITAL

Jun 27, 2026

AQUILA AIR CAPITAL, Dublin closed $400m refinancing/upsizing of its warehouse facility with ATLAS SP Partners.

FLIGHTPATH INTL

Jun 27, 2026

FLIGHTPATH INTL was renewed by MHIRJ as Authorized Technical Training Provider (ATTP), covering CRJ technical training, for 10 more years.

JSX

Jun 29, 2026

JSX plans September 14 to begin three-times-daily Santa Monica-Oakland (ATR 42-600).

AVTECH SWEDEN

Jun 29, 2026

AVTECH SWEDEN was extended by Southwest Airlines to continue to provide its Aventus Enroute and Descent Winds service for two more years.

CHINA EASTERN AIRLINS

Jun 29, 2026

CHINA EASTERN AIRLINES ordered 25 A330neos for delivery in 2029-2033 for growth/replacement of 10 A330ceos.

CHINA SOUTHERN AIRLINES

Jun 29, 2026

CHINA SOUTHERN AIRLINES ordered two 777Fs and five 777-8Fs, and optioned three 777-8Fs, for delivery in 2027-2034.

AAPA

Jun 29, 2026

AAPA members carried 31.65m pax in May, down 1.1% vs May 2025, on 0.3% higher capacity (ASKs). Cargo rose 2.5%.

AEROITALIA

Jun 29, 2026

AEROITALIA leased ex-Smartwings 737-800 (30666) from FTAI Aviation.

LAX

Jun 29, 2026

LAX handled 6.3m pax in May, down 2.5% vs May 2025; international pax traffic fell 4%.

VIETJET

Jun 29, 2026

VIETJET has applied to obtain AOC to establish a new airline in Australia (startup TBA).

ACI GLOBAL

Jun 29, 2026

ACI GLOBAL reported world's airports handled 9.8b pax in 2025, up 3.6% vs 2024; air cargo rose 2.9% to 128.9m tonnes. Atlanta Hartsfield was the busiest pax airport in world in 2025, handling 106.3m pax, followed by Dubai, Tokyo Haneda, DFW and Shanghai (O'Hare had most movements); Hong Kong, Shanghai and Anchorage handled most cargo.

LUFTHANSA CARGO

Jun 29, 2026

LUFTHANSA CARGO opened first phase (80,000 sq meters) of revovated LCCevo cargo hub at Frankfurt under €600m infrastructure project for 2030.

UNITED AIRLINES

Jun 29, 2026

UNITED AIRLINES plans December 17 to begin Washington IAD-/Houston IAH-Cartagena, Colombia (737).

SOUTHWEST AIRLINES

Jun 29, 2026

SOUTHWEST AIRLINES is expected to deploy its first 737-7 to Hawaii, following FAA certification/delivery.

VIVA

Jun 29, 2026

VIVA, Mexico secured JALCO financing from MUFG for A321neo (13014) in partnership with Three i's Capital.

SAS

Jun 30, 2026

SAS ordered 18 A330-900s as part of fleet renewal strategy that includes adding five ex-Virgin A330-300s from mid-'27 as interim to the new deliveries. It now operates six A350-900s, eight A330-300s and three A321LRs on long-haul routes.

QATAR AIRWAYS

Jun 30, 2026

QATAR AIRWAYS sold three A350-1000s to BOC Aviation and leased them back; all aircraft have been delivered.

EMIRATES SKYCARGO

Jun 30, 2026

EMIRATES SKYCARGO is placing the first converted 777-300ERSF (34481), with 811 cubic meters of cargo volume, into service on Hong Kong-Dubai; it plans to be operating five 777-300ERSFs and 10 smaller 777Fs by end of 2027.

AIR PEACE

Jun 30, 2026

AIR PEACE, Nigeria took delivery of its first (1031) of two new E175s to boost regional connectivity in West Africa.

AERCAP

Jun 30, 2026

AERCAP priced $900m of senior notes to acquire, invest in, finance or refinance aircraft assets and repay indebtedness.

IATA

Jun 30, 2026

IATA reports year-over-year global pax traffic was down 2.2% in May 2026 on 2.3% lower capacity, citing that excluding Middle East region, which was down 28.4% on 23.9% lower capacity, demand actually increased 0.7%; cargo rose 6%.

FRONTIER AIRLINES

Jul 02, 2026

FRONTIER AIRLINES agreed to sell 11 new A321neos to Avolon for leaseback for delivery in November 2026-June 2027.

AMERICAN AIRLINES

Jul 02, 2026

AMERICAN AIRLINES plans December 17 to begin daily Ontario, CA-Chicago O'Hare (737).

LOGANAIR

Jul 02, 2026

LOGANAIR, UK took delivery of second ex-Silver Airways ATR 72-600 (1548) on lease from Azorra.

ACC AVIATION

Jul 02, 2026

ACC AVIATION reports y-o-y global ACMI block hours dropped 18.9% in 2Q26; narrowbody hours fell 34%, while widebodies increased 20.2%.

AMERICAN AIRLINES

Jul 02, 2026

AMERICAN AIRLINES plans March 27 to begin daily Chicago O'Hare-Tokyo Narita (787-9).

TURKISH AIRLINES

Jul 02, 2026

TURKISH AIRLINES took delivery of new 737-8 (62939) on lease from AerCap.

BREEZE AIRWAYS

Jul 02, 2026

BREEZE AIRWAYS sold new A220-300 (55459) to High Ridge Aviation and leased it back.

AZAL AZERBAIJAN AIRLINES

Jul 02, 2026

AZAL AZERBAIJAN AIRLINES plans May 8 to begin Baku-Brussels (787).

SYRIANAIR

Jul 02, 2026

SYRIANAIR wet-leased CFM56-powered A320-200 (6347) from Heston Airlines.

Business Aviation

ONEX PARTNERS

Jun 27, 2026

ONEX PARTNERS and co-investors agreed to acquire Canada's AIRSPRINT (fractional jet operator) to support growth, including fleet expansion, operational enhancements, technology investments, and other strategic initiatives.

BOMBARDIER and ROLLS-ROYCE

Jun 27, 2026

BOMBARDIER and ROLLS-ROYCE are offering an enhanced aircraft health monitoring program for Global 5500/6500 by combining Bombardier's Smart Link Plus system with Rolls-Royce's engine vibration & health monitoring unit (EVHMU).

FLEXJET

Jun 27, 2026

FLEXJET took delivery of its first G500 as the exclusive fractional provider to receive new G500s and G700s.

EMBRAER

Jun 30, 2026

EMBRAER announced the Praetor 500E has received triple certification from Brazil's ANAC, FAA, and EASA.

AVIATION TECHNOLOGY INTERIORS

Jul 02, 2026

AVIATION TECHNOLOGY INTERIORS was created by Aviation Technology, KY for business aircraft cabin maintenance/refurbishments via acquisition of operational turnkey interiors facility at Anderson Municipal Airport, IN.

USAF

Jul 02, 2026

USAF operated Qatar-donated 747-8 (37075) on its first Presidential mission (JBA-North Dakota) as Air Force One.

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Defense

Who’sNews

WHO'SNEWS: HAECO HONG KONG

Jun 27, 2026

Tom Bellamy to Chief Executive Office of HAECO Hong Kong.

WHO'SNEWS: HAECO GROUP

Jun 27, 2026

George Edmunds to Group Director of Component and Engine Services of HAECO Group.

WHO'SNEWS: HAECO GROUP

Jun 27, 2026

Charles de Zoete to Chief Financial Officer of HAECO Group.

WHO'SNEWS: HAESL

Jun 27, 2026

Peter Murton to Chief Executive Officer of HAESL.

WHO'SNEWS: BOEING

Jun 29, 2026

Jason Lai to Principal Strategy Analyst of Boeing.

WHO'SNEWS: COLLINS AEROSPACE

Jun 29, 2026

Katie Manders to Associate Director of Contracts and Business Management-Engine Control Systems of Collins Aerospace.

WHO'SNEWS: ASCENTIAL TECHNOLOGIES

Jun 30, 2026

Jay Drew to Vice President of Global Sales-Aerospace & Industrials of Ascential Technologies.

WHO'SNEWS: BARFIELD

Jul 02, 2026

Tommaso Auriemma to Chief Executive Officer of Barfield.

WHO'SNEWS: AERCAP

Jul 02, 2026

Risteard Sheridan, Company Secretary & Chief Compliance Officer of AerCap, was appointed Chairman of Aircraft Leasing Ireland.

WHO'SNEWS: BAYERNLB

Jul 02, 2026

Felix Frautz to Vice President and Head of Aircraft Finance of BayernLB, Germany.

WHO'SNEWS: AJW

Jul 02, 2026

Louis Philippe Mallette to Chief Executive Officer of AJW Technique, Montreal.

WHO'SNEWS: IAG

Jul 02, 2026

Max Schramm to Chief Executive Officer of IAG Engine Tech, Spain.

WHO'SNEWS: EASYJET

Jul 02, 2026

Aidan Kearney to Director of Maintenance Operations of easyJet.

WHO'SNEWS: TURBINE SERVICES

Jul 02, 2026

Olivier Queune to General Manager of Turbine Services (Chromalloy), Scotland.

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