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VOL. 47 NO. 30 July 24, 2026

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Aerospace

AKZONOBEL AEROSPACE COATINGS

Jul 19, 2026

AKZONOBEL AEROSPACE COATINGS completed a major phase of its €22m investment at Pamiers that included new 2,000 sq meter warehouse for raw materials and finished products; overall project is to be completed in 2027.

EMBRAER

Jul 19, 2026

EMBRAER received EASA certification for the Runway Overrun Awareness and Alerting System (ROAAS) for E2s.

ZEROAVIA and SAFRAN

Jul 19, 2026

ZEROAVIA and SAFRAN launched collaboration for developing hydrogen-electric propulsion technologies.

SAFRAN AIRCRAFT ENGINES

Jul 19, 2026

SAFRAN AIRCRAFT ENGINES began ground testing at Istres of its full-scale PHILEAS hybrid-electric demonstrator, equipped with two electric machines sized for use on next generation of short- and medium-range aircraft engines.

AIRBUS

Jul 19, 2026

AIRBUS introduced STEP4 project to incorporate features developed for the A321XLR into the A321neo and A320neo; transferable design features include: XLR's lighter/simplified wing with single-slotted inboard flap design; forward cabin tem zones; new e-Rudder; new flight data management unit; and updated Multi-Functional Runway Lights (MFRL).

ASTRONAUTICS

Jul 19, 2026

ASTRONAUTICS was selected by Radia to provide an aircraft-level cybersecurity certification plan for new Part 25 WindRunner; project is on top of prior selection as developer and lead integrator of the avionics system.

ALBANY ENGINEERED COMPOSITES and A&P TECHNOLOGY

Jul 19, 2026

ALBANY ENGINEERED COMPOSITES and A&P TECHNOLOGY have teamed to explore/develop advanced braided composite manufacturing solutions to accelerate industrialization of composite structures for future aircraft production.

CFM INTERNATIONAL

Jul 19, 2026

CFM INTERNATIONAL received FAA approval for LEAP-1B durability kit that includes new turbine blades, nozzles and forward inner nozzle supports to address wear issues from operating in hot, harsh operating environments.

BETA TECHNOLOGIES

Jul 22, 2026

BETA TECHNOLOGIES unveiled MV250 autonomous hybrid-electric VTOL aircraft, based on its ALIA, for military operators; aircraft has a reposition range of 1,300 nm and carries 2,000 lb payload with a tactical range of 250 nm.

VERTICAL AEROSPACE

Jul 20, 2026

VERTICAL AEROSPACE secured MOU from Sigma Air Mobility (Luxaviation) for intended purchase of Valo eVTOL.

PRATT & WHITNEY

Jul 20, 2026

PRATT & WHITNEY was selected by British Airways to supply GTFs, plus maintenance, for 30 firm/33 option A320neos; it was also selected by Jackson Square Aviation to provide GTFs for an undisclosed number of A320neo Family aircraft.

CFM INTERNATIONAL

Jul 19, 2026

ACRON AVIATION

Jul 22, 2026

ACRON AVIATION was selected by Deutsche Aircraft to supply flight recorder and standby instrumentation systems for D328eco.

CRANE A&S

Jul 22, 2026

CRANE A&S was selected by Otto Aerospace to supply brake control system for new Phantom 3500.

PRATT & WHITNEY CANADA

Jul 22, 2026

PRATT & WHITNEY CANADA announced C$275m investment to enhance engine manufacturing operations at Longueuil, funded with Govt support, to add automated production lines, modernized machinery and cutting-edge digital processes.

PRATT & WHITNEY CANADA

Jul 22, 2026

PRATT & WHITNEY CANADA has 5-year Emerald Airlines contract to provide PW127M maintenance out of Singapore.

CFM INTERNATIONAL

Jul 20, 2026

CFM INTERNATIONAL has MOU from IndiGo to supply >1,000 LEAP-1As for 510 A320neo Family aircraft in deal that includes providing extensive support in establishing IndiGo's MRO facility, plus material services agreement.

TEXTRON AVIATION

Jul 22, 2026

TEXTRON AVIATION reports Beechcraft Denali has completed >4,100 flight hours/1,650 flights under flight test program that is on track for completion in October 2026; FAA certification is expected on time for EIS in 2027.

AIRBUS

Jul 20, 2026

AIRBUS has pulled ex-Malaysia A380 (114) out of long-term storage at Tarmac Aerosave for use as flying laboratory.

CFM INTERNATIONAL

Jul 22, 2026

CFM INTERNATIONAL has orders from AIP Capital and Bridgepoint Group for 11 LEAP-1B spare engines for 2027-2029 for partnership's lease portfolio; and from CALC for 40 more LEAP-1As for 20 more (now 90) A320neo Family aircraft.

FDH AERO

Jul 22, 2026

FDH AERO opened sales and distribution facility in Montreal.

FDH AERO

Jul 22, 2026

FDH AERO, CA has LATECOERE contract to supply diverse hardware in support of a wide array of critical aerospace platforms at manufacturing sites in Brazil, Bulgaria, France, the Czech Republic, Tunisia, and Morocco.

FDH AERO

Jul 22, 2026

FDH AERO, CA was appointed by PennAero as authorized distributor for its fasteners and specialized components, including products by Monogram Aerospace, Allfast Fastening Systems, Mac Fasteners, and Toronto Fasteners.

ONTIC

Jul 22, 2026

ONTIC signed partnership agreement with CFS Aero, UK to explore engine/APU licensing, transition and support.

PRATT & WHITNEY

Jul 20, 2026

PRATT & WHITNEY completed demonstration test for its 3D-printed TJ150 engine; nearly 60% of engine by volume was produced through additive manufacturing, including major static and rotating hardware.

ELECTRA

Jul 22, 2026

ELECTRA plans in 2027 to start building $850m EL9 Ultra Short production facility on 96 acres adjacent to Springfield-Beckley Municipal Airport, OH; initial phase will support capacity for up to 400 aircraft per year, later expanding to 800.

EMBRAER

Jul 20, 2026

EMBRAER forecasts demand for 8,500 sub-150-seat jets worth US$650b over the next 20 years to satisfy 3.7% annual pax traffic growth, including 5.2% in China; 31% of aircraft will be delivered in North America and 30% in Asia/China.

EMBRAER

Jul 22, 2026

EMBRAER and SAAB signed Heads of Agreement (HoA) setting framework for potential production of additional 20 fighters at Gavião Peixoto, serving as complement to final assembly line in Linköping, to meet global demand for aircraft.

EXPLISEAT

Jul 22, 2026

EXPLISEAT signed collaboration agreement with MHI RJ Aviation Group to develop new seating solutions for CRJs.

AIRBUS

Jul 22, 2026

AIRBUS is launching 3-year flight-test campaign to evaluate high-span wings for next-gen single-aisle aircraft under Wing of Tomorrow program. It will be testing several-meter-long wing extensions (replicating folding wing) on A321neo.

ROLLS-ROYCE

Jul 20, 2026

ROLLS-ROYCE was selected by Carlyle Aviation Partners for Trent maintenance support under LessorCare+ program.

HEXCEL

Jul 20, 2026

HEXCEL signed long-term composite material supply framework agreement with Boeing for its major platforms. It also extended key contract supporting Boeing's advanced acoustic engineered core needs for engine applications.

ROLLS-ROYCE

Jul 22, 2026

ROLLS-ROYCE has order from Tajikistan's Somon Air to supply four Trent 1000 XEs for two 787-9s on order.

GE AEROSPACE

Jul 20, 2026

GE AEROSPACE announced GEnx-1B surpassed 50m flight hours.

EMBRAER and MUBADALA

Jul 22, 2026

EMBRAER and MUBADALA signed strategic framework agreement for long-term collaboration on MRO, workforce development, and joint R&D in UAE; agreement includes pathway for STRATA, which signed MOA with Embraer to evaluate potential supply of composite aerostructures for commercial aircraft programs, to become a tier-one supplier.

ALFOR AVIATION

Jul 22, 2026

ALFOR AVIATION, UK unveiled new Internal Loading System (ILS) for A330 pax-to-freighter conversions that would use existing lower-deck cargo doors, with two internal elevators, to eliminate need to cut/install main deck cargo door.

GASTOPS

Jul 22, 2026

GASTOPS delivered its 20,000th MetalSCAN oil debris monitoring sensor.

JETZERO

Jul 20, 2026

JETZERO secured LOI from EXIM to explore up to $3b in potential financing support for construction of manufacturing facilities in Greensboro, NC, plus production systems and equipment and other eligible project costs.

HONEYWELL AEROSPACE

Jul 20, 2026

HONEYWELL AEROSPACE was selected by IndiGo to supply avionics and power systems, including 131-9A APUs, weather radar systems, TCAS, FMS and long-term aftermarket support, for 810 A320neo Family aircraft on order.

PRATT & WHITNEY

Jul 20, 2026

PRATT & WHITNEY CANADA has 9-year, $1b V2X contract to overhaul >750 PT6A-68s at Bridgeport, WV for T-6s.

GKN AEROSPACE

Jul 22, 2026

GKN AEROSPACE secured several multi-year agreements with Pratt & Whitney for GTF component repair for next 5-10 years out of Trollhättan, Johor and San Diego, covering >20 different types (critical engine cases, structures, and rotating parts), expanding capabilities into composite fan blades, thermal coatings, and advanced ultrasonic shot peening.

GE AEROSPACE

Jul 20, 2026

GE AEROSPACE conducted first hybrid-electric flight above 30,000 ft in collaboration with NASA, BETA Technologies and Boeing; a Saab 340B was modified with system that includes GE Aerospace-developed motor/generators, power converters and inverters, controllers, Avio Aero gearboxes, Dowty propellers, Unison heat exchangers, torque sensing, and engine harnesses, and a CT7 engine. BAE Systems provided batteries used and Aurora Flight Sciences the nacelle.

EDGE

Jul 20, 2026

EDGE, Abu Dhabi agreed to acquire AKAER, Brazil (systems/structural design and engineering).

EMBRAER

Jul 22, 2026

EMBRAER has Azorra contract to convert 20 E-Jets into E-Freighters; deal includes purchase rights for 10 more.

BOEING

Jul 20, 2026

BOEING is projecting $4.9 trillion aviation services market and demand >2.4m commercial aviation professionals, including 674,000 pilots/280,000 maintenance technicians/1.02m cabin crew members, through 2045.

FOKKER SERVICES GROUP

Jul 20, 2026

FOKKER SERVICES GROUP signed LOI with The Royal Netherlands Air and Space Force (RNLASF) to strengthen civil-military cooperation and enhance RNLASF's operational readiness, resilience and long-term sustainment.

BOEING

Jul 20, 2026

BOEING was cleared by FAA to resume issuing airworthiness certificates for all new 737 and 787 deliveries.

CFM INTERNATIONAL

Jul 22, 2026

CFM INTERNATIONAL has BBAM order for 30 spare LEAPs for its lease portfolio.

GE AEROSPACE

Jul 20, 2026

GE AEROSPACE has 5-year Air France-KLM Group contract to provide Fuel Insight fuel analytics solution.

BOEING

Jul 20, 2026

BOEING was cleared by FAA to resume issuing airworthiness certificates for all new 737 and 787 deliveries.

HC PACIFIC

Jul 20, 2026

HC PACIFIC, CA has been renamed PROPONENT DEFENSE. It provides military aftermarket supply chain solutions/aerospace sustainment services.

ATR and ASCENDANCE

Jul 20, 2026

ATR and ASCENDANCE, France signed LOI to continue deepening collaboration opportunities in aviation electrification and hybridization, building on work already undertaken within the Clean Aviation LIME project.

GKN AEROSPACE

Jul 20, 2026

GKN AEROSPACE completed £54m H2GEAR program to advance technologies for hydrogen-powered, zero-carbon flight.

JETZERO

Jul 20, 2026

JETZERO is opening an engineering office in Wichita (at NIAR facility at Wichita State) to focus on advanced materials expertise, digital engineering, and certification testing capabilities in support of Z4 program.

AURA AERO and SAFRAN ELECTRICAL & POWER

Jul 20, 2026

AURA AERO and SAFRAN ELECTRICAL & POWER reinforced partnership to accelerate development, certification, and industrialization of all-electric and hybrid-electric propulsion, extending collaboration to 19-seat ERA regional aircraft.

AIRBUS

Jul 22, 2026

AIRBUS delivered first A321neo (13432) to Türkiye's Pegasus Airlines produced at new second A320 Family Final Assembly Line (converted from former A380 FAL) at Toulouse's Jean-Luc Lagardère facility (SPNWS; June 19).

GKN AEROSPACE and PRATT & WHITNEY

Jul 20, 2026

GKN AEROSPACE and PRATT & WHITNEY agreed to jointly explore use of additive manufacturing for large structural components for the F135 engine for F‑35; work will be centered in Kongsberg, Norway with first product certified in '28.

CFM INTERNATIONAL

Jul 22, 2026

CFM INTERNATIONAL has BBAM order for 30 spare LEAPs for its lease portfolio.

PRATT & WHITNEY

Jul 22, 2026

PRATT & WHITNEY secured order from BOC Aviation to supply up to 220 GTFs for up to 110 A320neo Family aircraft on order.

HEXCEL

Jul 22, 2026

HEXCEL completed qualification of HexPly M91 carbon fiber-reinforced epoxy prepreg system (used for primary structures) through NCAMP.

EATON

Jul 20, 2026

EATON opened European Centre of Additive Manufacturing in Wimborne, UK to integrate design, engineering, printing and validation in a single environment.

GKN AEROSPACE

Jul 23, 2026

GKN AEROSPACE plans $16m, 57,000 sq ft expansion at its engine component manufacturing facility at North Charlestown, NH, tripling current size and introducing a production cell dedicated to compressor blades and vanes.

ITP AERO

Jul 23, 2026

ITP AERO is investing €35m to add 4,000 sq meters to its engine component manufacturing facility in Zamudio, Spain to support GE Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney and Rolls-Royce. It separately announced plan to invest >€400m over next four years in propulsion technologies, demonstrator programs and testing capabilities for future single-aisle aircraft.

TK ACCELIS SUPPLY CHAIN SOLUTIONS

Jul 23, 2026

TK ACCELIS SUPPLY CHAIN SOLUTIONS was selected by India's Dynamatic Technologies contract to provide supply chain management services in support of its A220 door manufacturing program for AIRBUS ATLANTIC.

CLICK BOND

Jul 23, 2026

CLICK BOND, CA secured St. Louis-based STROCO Manufacturing as partner in launch of its Automated Bonding Technology (ABT) next-generation surface-preparation and bonding solution for manufacture of metal machined parts.

AAR

Jul 23, 2026

AAR had $188m net income on $3.3b sales for year ended May 31 vs $12.5m on $2.8b a year ago; 4Q sales rose 23%.

KINECO AEROSPACE

Jul 23, 2026

KINECO AEROSPACE, India secured second work package from FACC for composite components for Airbus aircraft.

SAFRAN AERO BOOSTERS

Jul 23, 2026

SAFRAN AERO BOOSTERS signed agreement with Pratt & Whitney to qualify and produce, in collaboration with BMT AEROSPACE, critical components for F135s using additive manufacturing technologies; work will be done in Wallonia.

AIRBUS

Jul 23, 2026

AIRBUS launched EU-supported LEIA project to develop a hybrid-electric non-propulsive energy architecture for next-gen commercial aircraft, building on completed SWITCH project that focused on hybrid-electric powertrain subsystems.

INNOVATIVE AEROSYSTEMS

Jul 23, 2026

INNOVATIVE AEROSYSTEMS acquired AYDIN DISPLAYS, PA (rugged display technologies) for $24.5m.

LIFT AERO DESIGN

Jul 23, 2026

LIFT AERO DESIGN, Japan was selected by Air Seychelles as cabin design partner for two A321XLRs.

DE HAVILLAND CANADA

Jul 25, 2026

DE HAVILLAND CANADA announced Twin Otter Re-Life STC portfolio, that include modifications to the wing box, flight controls, nacelles, and fuselage, horizontal stabilizer and vertical stabilizer, to increase aircraft's service life.

PELICO

Jul 25, 2026

PELICO was selected by Boeing to provide its Manufacturing Orchestration Platform as a single, AI-enabled workspace to help reduce depot cycle time, improve fleet availability and make aircraft delivery performance more predictable.

PRATT & WHITNEY

Jul 25, 2026

PRATT & WHITNEY earned $738m on $8.9b sales in 2Q26 vs $492m on $7.6b in 2Q25; higher sales were driven by a 25% increase in commercial aftermarket. It delivered 850 engines (260 large commercial) vs 788 (227) a year ago.

GRACOROBERTS

Jul 25, 2026

GRACOROBERTS, TX secured strategic investment from TINICUM to accelerate growth in the distribution of specialty chemicals and advanced composite materials to the aerospace and defense industry.

LOCKHEED MARTIN AERONAUTICS

Jul 25, 2026

LOCKHEED MARTIN AERONAUTICS earned $760m on $8.1b sales in 2Q26 vs $98m loss on $7.4b in 2Q25. It delivered 28 aircraft (19 F-35s; two F-16s; seven C-130Js)/16 helicopters vs 54 (50 F-35s; three F-16s; C-130J)/24 a year ago.

IBM

Jul 25, 2026

IBM agreed to acquire HRL LABORATORIES, CA (technology R&D) from Boeing and GM.

STANDARDAERO

Jul 25, 2026

STANDARDAERO was selected by GE Aerospace to build, maintain and overhaul CT7-2E1s at Gosport for 23 AW149 helicopters for UK MOD under NMH program; deal calls for 46 engines, plus spares, spare parts and long-term support.

MTU AERO ENGINES

Jul 25, 2026

MTU AERO ENGINES, which holds 15-18% stake in GTF, says it secured engine orders worth US$500m at Farnborough.

COLLINS AEROSPACE

Jul 25, 2026

COLLINS AEROSPACE earned $1.3b on $8.2b sales in 2Q26 vs $1.2b on $7.6b in 2Q25; civil aftermarket rose 10%.

Air Transport

CRESTONE AIR PARTNERS

Jul 19, 2026

CRESTONE AIR PARTNERS purchased A320-200 (3143; leased to VIVA) with V2500s from Pegasus Aviation.

RIYADH AIR

Jul 19, 2026

RIYADH AIR began four-times-weekly Riyadh-Madrid (787).

CHALLENGE AIRLINES MT

Jul 19, 2026

CHALLENGE AIRLINES MT, Malta is expected to soon take delivery of its second IAI-converted 777-300ERSF Big Twin (33863; ex-Emirates) on lease from AerCap under deal for two (SPNWS; January 24, 2025).

JUNEYAO AIRLINES

Jul 19, 2026

JUNEYAO AIRLINES agreed to lease two GTF-powered A321neos from CDB Aviation; first (13446) was delivered.

E-SMART GROUP

Jul 19, 2026

E-SMART GROUP agreed to sell 20 BETA ALIA eCTOL cargo aircraft (five firm/15 option) to SLI for leaseback from 2027.

AIRBUS

Jul 19, 2026

AIRBUS has received orders from AIR CHINA for 15 A350-900s for delivery in 2030-2032, SHENZHEN AIRLINES for 40 A320neo Family aircraft for 2029-2032, and HAINAN AIRLINES for 40 A320neo Family aircraft for 2028-2032.

AIP CAPITAL and MONROE CAPITAL

Jul 19, 2026

AIP CAPITAL and MONROE CAPITAL closed $643m ABS (MCAV 2026-1) under joint venture to finance 18 pax aircraft.

DELTA AIR LINES

Jul 19, 2026

DELTA AIR LINES plans March 28 to begin three-times-weekly Los Angeles-Manila (A350-900).

AZAL AZERBAIJAN AIRLINES

Jul 22, 2026

AZAL AZERBAIJAN AIRLINES took delivery of second new LEAP-powered A320neo (13281) on lease from AerCap.

AIR MONTENEGRO

Jul 22, 2026

AIR MONTENEGRO took delivery of ex-Azul E195LR-E1 (471) on lease from TrueNoord (SPNWS; April 10).

ABRA GROUP

Jul 22, 2026

ABRA GROUP ordered 20 E195-E2s for delivery starting in 4Q27, optioned 10 and took purchase rights for another 15.

PHILIPPINE AIRLINES

Jul 20, 2026

PHILIPPINE AIRLINES committed to order 15/option five 787-10s to complement its fleet of 10 777-300ERs.

AERCAP

Jul 22, 2026

AERCAP ordered 15 GEnx-powered 787-9s for delivery through 2033 to increase its 787 fleet to about 140 aircraft.

LUXAIR

Jul 22, 2026

LUXAIR ordered two 737-10s and optioned two, increasing its firm order book to 12 MAXs. It also converted purchase rights for three E190-E2s into firm orders, increasing its firm E2 order book to nine (six E195-E2s; four delivered).

UGANDA AIRLINES

Jul 22, 2026

UGANDA AIRLINES placed its first Boeing order for four 737-8s and four 787-9s.

MSC AIR CARGO

Jul 22, 2026

MSC AIR CARGO was identified as previously undisclosed customer for five 777-8Fs.

FUJI DREAM AIRLINES

Jul 22, 2026

FUJI DREAM AIRLINES was identified as previously undisclosed customer for two E175s for delivery in 2027/2028.

SHOHIN AIRLINES

Jul 22, 2026

SHOHIN AIRLINES, Tajikstan was identified as previously undisclosed customer for two A320neos and two A321neos.

BINTER

Jul 22, 2026

BINTER, Canary Islands ordered five 132-pax E195-E2s and took purchase rights for four more; deliveries are TBA.

GULF AIR

Jul 22, 2026

GULF AIR signed LOI with JetZero for an undisclosed number of Z4 blended-wing aircraft with preferential delivery positions in the early 2030s.

JAPAN AIRLINES

Jul 22, 2026

JAPAN AIRLINES committed to partner with JetZero to support development/certification of Z4 blended-wing aircraft.

GE AEROSPACE

Jul 20, 2026

SUNEXPRESS

Jul 22, 2026

SUNEXPRESS plans in August 2026 to begin Izmir-Almaty/-Tashkent (737).

EMIRATES

Jul 22, 2026

EMIRATES says it will reject delivery of the first 10 777-9s produced for airline over age (three were built in 2019, four in 2020 and three in 2021), which would require extensive rework to bring them up to current standards.

JETBLUE

Jul 22, 2026

JETBLUE won $58.5m bid for 22 ex-Spirit slots at New York's LaGuardia Airport, subject to approvals.

ETIHAD AIRWAYS

Jul 22, 2026

ETIHAD AIRWAYS leased ex-Wizz A321-200 (7763) with V2500s from ORIX Aviation.

AIR ZIMBABWE

Jul 22, 2026

AIR ZIMBABWE wet-leased A330-200 (769) with CF6s from Plus Ultra for Harare-London (SPNWS; June 12).

MARABU AIRLINES

Jul 22, 2026

MARABU AIRLINES took delivery of ex-Go First A320neo (8503) on lease from CDB Aviation, completing deal for four.

AIR SEYCHELLES

Jul 22, 2026

AIR SEYCHELLES agreed to lease two LEAP-powered A321XLRs from SMBC Aviation Capital for delivery in 2028.

ETIHAD and ABRA GROUP

Jul 22, 2026

ETIHAD and ABRA GROUP signed MOU to establish partnership for air services between Latin America, Middle East and Asia; as part of deal, GOL and Etihad intend to evaluate potential dry lease of A330-900 from Nov 2026, while WAMOS AIR is expected to support Etihad's expansion plans through deployment of up to three A330s from March 2027.

SKYMARK AIRLINES

Jul 20, 2026

SKYMARK AIRLINES, Japan agreed to lease seven 737-10s from Aviation Capital Group for delivery from 2028.

HONEYWELL AEROSPACE

Jul 20, 2026

HONEYWELL AEROSPACE was selected by Aeromexico to supply Surface Alerts (SURF-A) runway safety system for >100 737s. It sends pilots real-time audio/video alerts when on trajectory to collide with another aircraft on runway.

EVE AIR MOBILITY

Jul 20, 2026

EVE AIR MOBILITY secured LOIs for its eVTOL aircraft from MOOV for up to 30 for AAM opportunities in Cape Verde and Europe SHEARWATER GLOBAL CAPITAL (Bay Point), GA for up to 16 Eve eVTOL aircraft for its lease portfolio.

AVION SYSTEMS

Jul 20, 2026

AVION SYSTEMS, FL acquired two ex-Spirit A320neos (9175/9179) for part out at Goodyear, AZ.

SMBC AVIATION CAPITAL

Jul 20, 2026

SMBC AVIATION CAPITAL ordered 100 737 MAXs (40 737-8s and 60 737-10s) and 100 A320neo Family aircraft (35 A320neos and 65 A321neos) and now has 218 MAXs and 346 A320neo Family aircraft, plus 30 A220-300s, on order.

RIYADH AIR

Jul 20, 2026

RIYADH AIR ordered six more A350-100s, increasing its total firm commitment to 31, plus purchase rights for 19. It also exercised options for 28 787s (eight 787-9s/20 787-10s) increasing its firm order count to 67 (six -9s delivered).

PHILIPPINE AIRLINES

Jul 22, 2026

PHILIPPINE AIRLINES signed MOU to order nine A350-1000s to double its total orders to 18 (two delivered).

AERCAP and AFI KLM E&M

Jul 20, 2026

AERCAP and AFI KLM E&M agreed to establish 50/50 LEAP engine leasing joint venture, initially with 40 new engines for delivery through 2032; the first four LEAP engines are expected to be available to AFI KLM E&M customers in 1H27.

TURKISH AIRLINES

Jul 20, 2026

TURKISH AIRLINES agreed to lease seven new GTF-powered A321neos from CALC for delivery starting in 2027.

AIR CAMBODIA

Jul 20, 2026

AIR CAMBODIA ordered 20 Comac C909s for delivery starting in late 2026.

AIRCRAFT FINANCE GERMANY (AFG)

Jul 20, 2026

AIRCRAFT FINANCE GERMANY (AFG) acquired ex-Jetstar Japan A320-200 (5093) with V2500s from GA Telesis.

GE AEROSPACE

Jul 22, 2026

GE AEROSPACE was selected by ABL Aviation to provide its Asset Transfer System (ATS) under 5-year deal to support aircraft transition documentation.

JOY AIRLINE

Jul 20, 2026

JOY AIRLINE, Argentina agreed to lease ex-Endeavor Air CRJ200LR (7837) from Alberta Aviation Canada for startup.

RYANAIR

Jul 20, 2026

RYANAIR had €538m net income for first quarter ended June 30 (vs €820m a year ago) on 1% higher revenues/6% higher enplanements, ending quarter with 647 aircraft (620 unencumbered) with first 15 737-10s due in 1H27.

EPIC FLIGHT ACADEMY

Jul 20, 2026

EPIC FLIGHT ACADEMY ordered (as launch customer) 10 Pipistrel Voyager trainers from Textron Aviation for operation across its network. It is expected to order an another 20 in 2027 and 20 more in 2028 to join existing fleet of >70 aircraft.

LEADING EDGE AVIATION

Jul 20, 2026

LEADING EDGE AVIATION ordered 10 Piper Archer DXs as newest European member of the Piper Flight School Alliance.

ATP FLIGHT SCHOOL

Jul 20, 2026

ATP FLIGHT SCHOOL ordered three Piper Archer TXs and three Seminoles with options for 25 aircraft in 2027.

VERTICAL AEROSPACE

Jul 22, 2026

VERTICAL AEROSPACE completed first public eVTOL transition flight at Farnborough, switching from helicopter mode to airplane mode and back.

CAE

Jul 20, 2026

CAE has Turkish Airlines order for five full‑flight simulators (two A321neo; two 787; one A350) and two A350 FTDs; deal includes option for two FFSs.

CATHAY PACIFIC

Jul 20, 2026

CATHAY PACIFIC plans September 1 to begin Hong Kong-Dubai-/-Riyadh (A350-900).

VIETJET

Jul 20, 2026

VIETJET agreed to sell six new 737-8s to Griffin Global Asset Management for leaseback; first (63913) delivered.

LOGANAIR

Jul 20, 2026

LOGANAIR signed term sheet with BETA Technologies for five ALIA CTOL (CX300) electric aircraft, with options for another five, to enter service in 2029 to become Europe's first commercial airline operating an electric aircraft fleet.

VIETNAM AIRLINES

Jul 23, 2026

VIETNAM AIRLINES agreed to lease 19 new 737-8s from SMBC Aviation Capital (10), Phoenix Aviation Capital (5), and Avolon (4) from 2028; planned fleet expansion will increase MAX fleet to 69 (50 firm orders and 19 leased aircraft).

INDIGO

Jul 23, 2026

INDIGO agreed to sell 20 A320neos to Jackson Square Aviation for leaseback for deliveries through 2028.

ALASKA AIR GROUP

Jul 23, 2026

ALASKA AIR GROUP posted $76m net loss for 2Q26 (vs $172m profit in 2Q25) on 10% higher revenues/1% higher capacity, ending quarter with $3.8b in available liquidity. It announced plans to add/lease four 737-800BCFs for HAWAIIAN AIR CARGO in 1H27 and has selected the 737-800 to replace retiring 717-200s from 2028 for HAWAIIAN AIRLINES.

BERMUDAIR

Jul 23, 2026

BERMUDAIR was identified as previously undisclosed customer for 10 135-seat A220-300s.

FLYNAS

Jul 23, 2026

FLYNAS ordered five more A330-900s (now 20) and 20 more A321neos (now 56). It has now ordered 235 Airbus aircraft.

JOBY AVIATION

Jul 23, 2026

JOBY AVIATION signed Virgin Atlantic as its exclusive airline partner for electric air taxi services in the UK.

GARUDA

Jul 23, 2026

GARUDA leased ex-Malaysia Airlines 737-800 (40136) from AviLease.

CPAT GLOBAL

Jul 23, 2026

CPAT GLOBAL was selected by DHL Bahrain to provide 767 pilot training programs.

GE AEROSPACE

Jul 23, 2026

GE AEROSPACE was selected by Austrian to provide FlightPulse software that enables pilots to access operational data for better decision-making.

ISLAND AVIATION SERVICES

Jul 25, 2026

ISLAND AVIATION SERVICES, Maldives signed LOI for two DHC-6 Twin Otter Classic 300-Gs (now EASA certified).

AMERICAN AIRLINES

Jul 25, 2026

AMERICAN AIRLINES posted $71m net income for 2Q26 (vs $599m in 2Q25) on 16.3% higher revenues (highest quarterly revenues in company history)/5.4% higher capacity, ending quarter with $11.3b in liquidity.

SOUTHWEST AIRLINES

Jul 25, 2026

SOUTHWEST AIRLINES posted $233m net income for 2Q26 (vs $213m in 2Q25) on 16.4% higher revenues (highest quarterly revenues in company history)/0.2% higher capacity, ending quarter with $5.3b in liquidity. It has 803 aircraft.

EASYJET

Jul 25, 2026

EASYJET earned £104m for third quarter ended June 30 (vs £293 a year ago) on 2% higher revenues/3% higher capacity.

AEROLINEAS ARGENTINAS

Jul 25, 2026

AEROLINEAS ARGENTINAS agreed to lease six new 737-10s from Aviation Capital Group for delivery starting in 2028.

JETTAINER

Jul 25, 2026

JETTAINER was selected by GOL for ULD management.

CONTOUR AIRLINES

Jul 25, 2026

CONTOUR AIRLINES plans October 5 to begin St. Thomas-St. Maarten/-Trinidad and Tobago (CRJ).

ALASKA AIRLINES

Jul 25, 2026

ALASKA AIRLINES agreed to lease four ex-WestJet 737-800BCFs (32904/34685/34686/35502) from BBAM for delivery in 1H27 to operate in HAWAIIAN AIR CARGO livery. It would then operate nine 737 freighters.

SUN PHUQUOC AIRWAYS

Jul 25, 2026

SUN PHUQUOC AIRWAYS took delivery of fourth A321neo (12780) on lease from Qatar Airways; two more are expected

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FLIGHTSAFETY INTERNATIONAL

Jul 19, 2026

FLIGHTSAFETY INTERNATIONAL is expanding its Columbus Learning Center from 14 to 20 full-flight simulator bays.

HOP-A-JET WORLDWIDE JET CHARTER

Jul 22, 2026

HOP-A-JET WORLDWIDE JET CHARTER, FL is adding a G280 and Citation X to fleet; it expects more types in 2026.

WINGTIP AVIATION

Jul 20, 2026

WINGTIP AVIATION opened $12m, 47,000 sq ft maintenance hangar at Gary/Chicago International Airport.

GULFSTREAM

Jul 20, 2026

GULFSTREAM announced 400th customer delivery from G500/G600 family following completion at St. Louis.

THE BLACKHAWK GROUP

Jul 20, 2026

THE BLACKHAWK GROUP introduced new unit for propeller upgrades, installations, maintenance and long-term support. It also announced development of new heated de-ice system for Piper Meridian; STC is expected in September.

THE HELICOPTER COMPANY (THC)

Jul 23, 2026

THE HELICOPTER COMPANY (THC), Saudi Arabia signed LOI to order 12 Bombardier business jets (five Challenger 3500s/five Global 5500s/two Global 8000s), with 48 options, to enter fixed wing aircraft charter/management business.

BOMBARDIER

Jul 23, 2026

BOMBARDIER has 10-year contract to support two Global 6500s for Swedish Armed Forces on cost-per-flight-hour basis.

NORTHERN JET

Jul 23, 2026

NORTHERN JET, Orlando added a G550 to its FAA Part 135 operating certificate, its largest jet in its fleet to date.

NEW HORIZON AIRCRAFT

Jul 23, 2026

NEW HORIZON AIRCRAFT has LOI from Australia's V-Star for five firm/95 option Cavorite X7 hybrid-electric VTOLs.

DASSAULT AVIATION

Jul 25, 2026

DASSAULT AVIATION had €496m adjusted net income on €4.2b sales in 1H26 vs €386m on €2.8b in 1H25. It delivered 13 Falcons in 1H26 (vs 12 in 1H25) and booked orders for 23 (vs 8), ending June with 83 on backlog vs 73.

ARGUS

Jul 25, 2026

ARGUS reports global business aviation flight activity rose 4.2% in 1H26 vs 1H25; North American region rose 3.5% (Charter, Franctional and General Aviation all rose), recording its strongest first half in the past four years.

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ASCENT AVIATION SERVICES

Jul 19, 2026

ASCENT AVIATION SERVICES has inducted its first ex-Spirit A320neo for C-Check, bridging check, and return-to-service (RTS) maintenance; new lessee is TBA. It has been supporting the storage of >90 ex-Spirit A320 Family aircraft.

LUFTHANSA TECHNIK

Jul 20, 2026

LUFTHANSA TECHNIK has new Cebu Pacific contract for CFM56-5B maintenance support, comprising 18 shop events.

HAECO

Jul 22, 2026

HAECO was licensed by Woodward as authorized repair facility for its LEAP fuel control, engine actuation, and air management system components.

PRATT & WHITNEY CANADA

Jul 22, 2026

TURKISH TECHNIC

Jul 22, 2026

TURKISH TECHNIC was licensed by GE Aerospace for repair of Data Link Control and Display Units (DCDU) under an initial 5-year term.

GKN AEROSPACE

Jul 20, 2026

GKN AEROSPACE secured agreement with Pratt & Whitney to include low-pressure compressor (LPC) vanes for PW1500G (A320neo) and PW1900G (E2s) GTFs, within the existing risk and revenue sharing program (RRSP).

EMBRAER

Jul 22, 2026

EMBRAER says it has completely shelved any plans to develop a new turboprop.

EMBRAER

Jul 22, 2026

EMBRAER was extended by SkyWest for heavy maintenance of 271 E175s out of Nashville, Macon and Fort Worth.

EXECUTIVE JET SUPPORT (EJS)

Jul 22, 2026

EXECUTIVE JET SUPPORT (EJS) began parting out ex-Lufthansa A340-600 (846) at Bydgoszcz, Poland (SPNWS; April 10).

BOEING

Jul 20, 2026

BOEING forecasts need for 43,625 commercial aircraft (33,545 single-aisle) over next 20 years, increasing global fleet from 27,945 in 2025 to 50,095 aircraft by 2045 to satisfy 4% annual traffic growth (it says near-term disruptions will not impact long-term growth). It is also projecting need for 2,930 freighters (930 new) to support 3.7% annual traffic growth.

SR TECHNICS

Jul 22, 2026

SR TECHNICS has 2-year Oman Air contract to perform CFM56/LEAP/GEnx maintenance services at Zurich.

STANDARDAERO

Jul 20, 2026

STANDARDAERO was selected by Arajet to provide LEAP-1B maintenance at San Antonio, including PRSVs, quick-turn shop visits, component repairs, short-term engine leases and engine health monitoring data analysis services.

COLLINS AEROSPACE and ETIHAD AIRWAYS ENGINEERING

Jul 22, 2026

COLLINS AEROSPACE and ETIHAD AIRWAYS ENGINEERING are forming joint venture in Abu Dhabi to provide nacelle and thrust reverser maintenance for A350s/787s; as part of agreement, Collins is relocating existing UAE nacelle operations to 3,250 sq meter space at Etihad Engineering's 550,000 sq meter facility at Zayed International for 1Q27.

AVOCET AVIATION SERVICES

Jul 22, 2026

AVOCET AVIATION SERVICES, FL added CRJ heavy maintenance to its FAA Repair Station Operations Specifications.

SECOND STAR AVIATION

Jul 22, 2026

SECOND STAR AVIATION acquired NEW MOON AVIATION, OR (GA aircraft MRO; locations in Bend and Salem).

ROLLS-ROYCE

Jul 22, 2026

ROLLS-ROYCE has order from Tajikistan's Somon Air to supply four Trent 1000 XEs for two 787-9s on order.

ITP AERO

Jul 20, 2026

ITP AERO was selected by Pratt & Whitney to perform repairs on GTF inner diffuser case assemblies at Ajalvir, Madrid.

DUNCAN AVIATION

Jul 20, 2026

DUNCAN AVIATION officially inaugurated new 36,000 sq ft PW300/PW500 designated overhaul facility in Lincoln, NE.

STANDARDAERO

Jul 22, 2026

STANDARDAERO secured multi-year LeaseTEAM agreement from Avolon to provide broad range of LEAP maintenance services.

LUFTHANSA TECHNIK

Jul 22, 2026

LUFTHANSA TECHNIK was named by Unison (GE Aerospace) as exclusive authorized LEAP ignition system repair center in Europe under 15-year deal.

PRATT & WHITNEY

Jul 22, 2026

PRATT & WHITNEY has MOU from Tigerair Taiwan to supply GTFs for 15 A321neos (four owned/11 leased) in deal that includes 12-year EngineWise Comprehensive services agreement.

DAHER AIRCRAFT

Jul 20, 2026

DAHER AIRCRAFT added three authorized Kodiak service centers to its network: facilities of The Blackhawk Group in Camarillo, CA and Glendale, AZ; and Bangkok-based Thai Aviation Industries. It now has 70 ASCs in the network.

PIPER AIRCRAFT

Jul 20, 2026

PIPER AIRCRAFT is adding 33,000 sq ft service center (seven indoor aircraft bays and four outdoor bays) on its 30-acre manufacturing campus in Vero Beach for 4Q27 for maintenance activities and new and preowned aircraft deliveries.

ROLLS-ROYCE

Jul 22, 2026

ROLLS-ROYCE was selected by VietJet Air to support 80 Trent 7000s under TotalCare.

DE HAVILLAND CANADA

Jul 20, 2026

DE HAVILLAND CANADA says Widerøe added four Dash 8-100s to ESP+ agreement (increases service life to 160,000 flight cycles), raising total to 14; Widerøe also selected new Dash 8-400 A-Check Escalation Program for 17 aircraft.

HAECO

Jul 23, 2026

HAECO opened 3-bay Engine Workshop No. 5 at Hong Kong, increasing site's total engine bay capacity to nine.

STANDARDAERO

Jul 23, 2026

STANDARDAERO was selected by India's Stellar Aviation Solutions to exchange an unserviceable CFM56-7B for a serviceable engine (with strong remaining life) under its TEAMFlex solution for operation by an African 737-800F operator.

AJW-ME

Jul 23, 2026

AJW-ME completed disassembly of third ex-IndiGo A320neo (8987) at Dubai (SPNWS; May 29).

GE AEROSPACE and MAGELLAN AEROSPACE

Jul 23, 2026

GE AEROSPACE and MAGELLAN AEROSPACE signed MOU to establish F414-GE-39E MRO capabilities in Canada for Gripen.

AEROTEC GROUP

Jul 23, 2026

AEROTEC GROUP, Croatia added wheels and brakes and NDT capabilities to its maintenance portfolio.

RAM AIR TURBINES

Jul 23, 2026

RAM AIR TURBINES, FL received AS9110C and AS9120 certification for aerospace quality management.

SEGERS AERO

Jul 23, 2026

SEGERS AERO has acquired FAIRHOPE AEROSPACE, AL (component repair) from Aero-Mark.

LUFTHANSA TECHNIK

Jul 25, 2026

LUFTHANSA TECHNIK secured 10-year commitment from Safran Landing Systems as partner to provide OEM support/services for maintenance of A320 Family, A330, A340 and A350 landing gear and hydraulic equipment, including supporting development of A350 MRO activities at Lufthansa Technik Landing Gear Services UK in London.

RYANAIR

Jul 25, 2026

RYANAIR plans to invest €50m to add new 4-bay maintenance hangar at Shannon Airport for late 2028; project, supported by Enterprise Ireland, also includes new Ryanair Engineering Academy to train >400 mechanics in 2027-2031.

ST ENGINEERING

Jul 25, 2026

ST ENGINEERING secured two FAA STCs for installation of Air Canada's new cabin interiors on its A320s and A321s.

ITP AERO

Jul 25, 2026

ITP AERO has Rolls-Royce contract to provide Trent 1000 LPT module repair/overhaul in Ajalvir (Madrid).

Who’sNews

WHO'SNEWS: AERFIN

Jul 19, 2026

Hannah March to Senior Vice President-Transaction Management of AerFin.

WHO'SNEWS: KP AVIATION

Jul 19, 2026

Eric Haynes to Chief Financial Officer of KP Aviation.

WHO'SNEWS: TTTECH

Jul 20, 2026

Eddie Myers to Chief Executive Officer of TTTECH North America, Houston.

WHO'SNEWS: THE BLACKHAWK GROUP

Jul 20, 2026

Chip Kiehn to Vice President-Propeller Systems of The Blackhawk Group.

WHO'SNEWS: MAGNIFICA AIR

Jul 20, 2026

Rich Fetro to Vice President-Technical Operations of Magnifica Air.

WHO'SNEWS: AVIA SOLUTIONS GROUP

Jul 20, 2026

A.J. Abedin to Senior Strategic Advisor and a Director of Avia Solutions Group.

WHO'SNEWS: WEST STAR AVIATION

Jul 20, 2026

Jason Taylor to Chief Information Officer of West Star Aviation, OH.

WHO'SNEWS: LAUNCH TECHNICAL WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS

Jul 20, 2026

Mick Adams to European Strategic Advisor of LAUNCH Technical Workforce Solutions.

WHO'SNEWS: ISRAEL AEROSPACE INDUSTRIES

Jul 22, 2026

Brig. Gen. (Res.) Guy Bar Lev to Chief Executive Officer of Israel Aerospace Industries, subject to the required approvals.

WHO'SNEWS: ONEWORLD

Jul 22, 2026

Luis Gallego, CEO of IAG, was named Chairman of the Governing Board of oneworld.

WHO'SNEWS: CUTTER AVIATION

Jul 22, 2026

Daniel Klucsarits to General Manager-Prescott FBO, AZ of Cutter Aviation.

WHO'SNEWS: AIRO GROUP

Jul 23, 2026

Richard Cimino to Vice President of Engineering-US Drone and Avionics Businesses, based in Phoenix, of AIRO Group.

WHO'SNEWS: ABX AIR

Jul 25, 2026

Paul Hill to Director of Maintenance and Technical Services of ABX Air.

WHO'SNEWS: IATA

Jul 25, 2026

Saadia Zahidi to Director General of IATA, succeeding Willie Walsh (effective November 2026).

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