Cédric Goubet, Safran Helicopter Engines CEO, Dr Ottmar Pfänder, Chief Program Officer of MTU Aero Engines and Riccardo Procacci, CEO of Avio Aero © MTU

Safran, MTU and Avio Aero welcome EU support for SHARP project

June 12, 2026

The European Commission has agreed to support Safran Helicopter Engines, MTU Aero Engines and Avio Aero on SHARP, a major research project focused on future military helicopter propulsion. SHARP, short for Sovereign High-performance Architecture for Rotorcraft Propulsion, aims to develop scalable technology building blocks for a new state-of-the-art military helicopter engine. The project will receive

The new production facility in Casablanca, Morocco

Trelleborg opens aerospace facility in Casablanca

June 12, 2026

Trelleborg Sealing Solutions Aerospace (Trelleborg) has opened a new 5,000 m² production facility in Casablanca, Morocco, strengthening its capacity to support growing global demand in the aerospace sector. Located in the Midparc Industrial Freezone near Mohammed V International Airport, the site provides a local manufacturing presence for customers while increasing the company’s global production capabilities.

Bain Capital has launched JB Aircraft Finance

Bain Capital launches corporate jet finance venture

June 8, 2026

Bain Capital has launched JB Aircraft Finance, LLC, a new corporate jet financing and leasing platform focused on the mid-life business aircraft market. The venture has been established in partnership with aviation industry veteran Thomas Garbaccio and Miami-based Brickell Asset Management. JB Aircraft Finance aims to address a longstanding gap in corporate aviation by providing

Digital rendering of Czech Police Aviation Service's Airbus H145 helicopter

Czech Police Aviation Service to modernise fleet with Airbus H145s

May 28, 2026

The Czech Ministry of Interior has signed a contract with Airbus Helicopters for 11 five-bladed H145 helicopters to modernise the Czech Police Aviation Service fleet. The multi-role aircraft will support law enforcement, search and rescue, and emergency medical operations, backed by a full training and logistics package to ensure smooth integration. Airbus said the move

Life Flight Network adds three Bell helicopters to fleet

May 15, 2026

Bell Textron has announced an order for three additional Bell 407GXis from Life Flight Network, the largest not-for-profit air medical programme in the United States and operator of the world’s largest Bell HEMS fleet, comprising 35 Bell aircraft. The new mission-ready helicopters will strengthen the organisation’s ability to deliver rapid-response emergency medical care across its

TrueNoord confirms Arcus as new majority investor

May 1, 2026

TrueNoord has diclosed that investor Arcus Infrastructure Partners has firmly agreed to acquire an approximate 74% stake in the business, while founding investor Freshstream will re-invest to retain the remaining share. The move marks a significant step in the company’s growth, providing stable capital to support future aircraft acquisitions as TrueNoord continues to build a

Biman Bangladesh Airlines places 14 aircraft order Boeing

Biman Bangladesh Airlines places 14 Boeing aircraft order

May 1, 2026

Biman Bangladesh Airlines have announced that the national carrier has placed its largest-ever Boeing order, selecting 14 787 Dreamliner and 737 MAX aircraft to support the expansion and modernisation of its fleet. The order comprises eight 787-10s for high-demand routes to the Middle East, two 787-9s to enhance long-haul services to Europe and North America,

Aergo appoints aviation veteran Paul Sheridan as CEO

April 15, 2026

Aergo Capital has appointed Paul Sheridan as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective June 2, 2026, signalling a major leadership change for the global aircraft lessor and servicer. He will be based at the company’s Dublin headquarters and succeeds Eugene O’Reilly, who has held the position on an interim basis since January 2026. Sheridan brings more

Vertical Aerospace secures up to US$850m funding boost

March 31, 2026

Vertical Aerospace (Vertical), a global aerospace and technology company pioneering electric aviation, has signed an agreement in principle as part of a financing package totalling up to US$850 million. The comprehensive package provides the company with a strengthened capital runway to build on recent operational progress and support key strategic milestones over the next 12

Finnair bets big on next-generation fleet

March 23, 2026

Finnair has signed an agreement for up to 46 Embraer E195-E2 aircraft, including 18 firm orders, 16 options and 12 purchase rights. The E195-E2s will replace the airline’s older aircraft, underpinning its strategy for profitable growth. Chosen for its superior efficiency, reliability and passenger appeal, the E195-E2 is the quietest single-aisle jet currently available and

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