Daher Aircraft has opened a new spare parts, maintenance, equipment overhaul and logistics centre in western France, significantly expanding its support capabilities for a wide range of aircraft, from helicopters and training aircraft to legacy general aviation types produced by its predecessor companies. The purpose-built 6,000 m ² facility at Jonzac-Neulles Airport (LFCJ) in the
Ramco Systems has appointed Sandesh Bilagi as Chief Executive Officer, succeeding from his previous role as President and Chief Operating Oficer. He takes charge after leading the company’s operational turnaround, which delivered six consecutive quarters of operating profit through FY2026, and will now focus on accelerating global growth and Ramco’s transition into an AI-native enterprise
Scandinavian carrier SAS has ordered 18 Airbus A330-900 aircraft to support its fleet renewal and long-haul growth strategy. The agreement was signed in Copenhagen by SAS CEO Anko van der Werff and Benoît de Saint-Exupéry, Airbus Executive Vice President Sales, Commercial Aircraft. The new aircraft will enable SAS to expand its international network, increase capacity
Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance (AFI KLM E&M) has extended its long-standing component support agreement with LOT Polish Airlines, expanding coverage to the carrier’s fleet of 31 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft through to 2033. The renewed agreement builds on the companies’ longstanding partnership and reflects LOT’s continued confidence in AFI KLM E&M’s Boeing
ecube has announced the departure of Chief Executive Officer Lee McConnellogue and Chief Operating Officer Simon Nolan, with both stepping down from their roles with immediate effect as the company enters a new phase of integration. The company paid tribute to the pair for their leadership, commitment and contribution to ecube’s growth and success over
KKR has committed a further US$1.4 billion in equity to expand its global commercial aircraft leasing portfolio with Altavair, building on two existing partnerships. The investment will be funded primarily through KKR’s infrastructure and asset-based finance strategies. Since forming their strategic partnership in 2018, KKR-managed funds have committed more than US$8 billion to aircraft leasing
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
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 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 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,
