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Ethiopian Airlines confirms an order for six Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners, supporting long-haul network expansion and increased cargo capacity. Widebody expansion supports long-haul growth and increased cargo capacity Ethiopian Airlines has confirmed an order for six additional Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft, converting options from its 2023 agreement with Boeing into firm orders. The aircraft will […]
Airbus has agreed to acquire French cybersecurity firm Quarkslab, strengthening its sovereign cyber capabilities and expanding its European defence and digital security network. Paris, 21 April 2026 – Airbus has entered into an agreement to acquire French cybersecurity firm Quarkslab, further strengthening its position as a sovereign cybersecurity provider across Europe. The transaction, subject
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Move signals long-term commitment to local aerospace and defence capabilities Bell Textron Inc. has announced the establishment of a new subsidiary in Ukraine, marking a step toward expanding its industrial and operational footprint in the region. LOCAL ENTITY TO SUPPORT FUTURE OPERATIONS The newly formed entity, Bell Textron Ukraine, will act as the central hub
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Baltic Ground Services has expanded its fueling partnership with Wizz Air, supporting operations across key Baltic airports. PARTNERSHIP EXTENDED Baltic Ground Services (BGS) has strengthened its long-standing partnership with Wizz Air, extending aircraft fueling services across multiple Baltic airports. The agreement covers operations at Tallinn, Vilnius, Kaunas, and Palanga, supporting Wizz Air’s growing regional
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Rapid fleet expansion in Saudi Arabia is placing increasing pressure on global pilot training capacity, with demand for qualified flight crew expected to accelerate across the Middle East and beyond. FLEET GROWTH DRIVES PILOT DEMAND Saudi Arabia’s aviation sector is entering a new phase of growth, driven largely by expanding narrowbody fleets and strengthened regional
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H55 has selected Safran Electrical & Power to supply the electric propulsion motor for the Bristell B23 Energic, as both companies advance certified electric propulsion solutions for light general aviation aircraft. CERTIFIED ELECTRIC PROPULSION PARTNERSHIP H55 and Safran Electrical & Power have entered into an agreement to integrate the Safran ENGINeUS electric motor into H55’s
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South Korea’s regional start-up airline SUM Air has placed an order for four ATR 72-600 aircraft, with additional purchase rights, as it builds out a network focused on underserved domestic and island routes. FLEET ORDER TO SUPPORT NETWORK EXPANSION The agreement includes four ATR 72-600 turboprops, along with four additional purchase rights, with deliveries scheduled
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Avolon recorded a high level of transaction activity in the first quarter of 2026, with aircraft acquisitions, sales, leasing agreements and new financing reinforcing its position in the global aviation leasing market. FLEET ACTIVITY AND PORTFOLIO MOVEMENT The Dublin-based aviation finance company acquired 14 aircraft and sold 19 during the quarter, continuing to actively manage
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Embraer and ALADA have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore new business opportunities in the defence and security sector, with a focus on government-to-government (G2G) contracting models across Latin America and Africa. AGREEMENT SIGNED AT FIDAE The agreement was signed in Santiago, Chile, during the FIDAE aerospace exhibition, and will see the two
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Pilatus has announced the acquisition of German-based Air Alliance GmbH, strengthening its presence in the European market and expanding its capabilities across aircraft sales, maintenance and operational services. The transaction, which remains subject to regulatory approvals, builds on an established partnership between the two companies and reflects Pilatus’ strategy to enhance its direct engagement with
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