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AAR Signs Exclusive Defense Distribution Agreement With AmSafe Bridport

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AAR CORP. has signed a multi-year exclusive defense distribution agreement with AmSafe Bridport, a TransDigm company, marking a significant expansion of its defense aftermarket capabilities. Under the new agreement, AAR will act as the exclusive distributor for KC-46 Pegasus and C-40 Clipper platforms, serving both direct and indirect sales channels across the global defense and military aftermarket. This includes the U.S. Defense Logistics Agency, U.S. Armed…

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Embraer Surpasses 2,000 Business Jet Deliveries With Praetor 500

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Embraer has reached a historic milestone in its executive aviation business, surpassing 2,000 business jet deliverieswith the handover of a Praetor 500 to an undisclosed corporate customer. The delivery ceremony took place at the company’s Global Customer Center in Melbourne, Florida, highlighting the importance of the U.S. market for Embraer’s growth in business aviation.

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ACG Delivers A321neo to Wizz Air Under Sale-Leaseback

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Aviation Capital Group (ACG) has announced the successful delivery of a new Airbus A321neo to Wizz Air, marking the eighth aircraft provided under an ongoing multi-aircraft sale-leaseback transaction between the two companies. This delivery further strengthens Wizz Air’s fleet modernization strategy, ensuring the airline continues to expand with efficient and environmentally advanced aircraft.

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Air Niugini Welcomes First Airbus A220-300 With Special Livery

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Air Niugini, the national carrier of Papua New Guinea, has officially unveiled its first Airbus A220-300, marking the beginning of a new era for the airline’s fleet. The aircraft, registered as P2-PGA, carries a commemorative special livery named “People’s Balus”, designed to celebrate the nation’s 50th anniversary of independence.

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Southwest Airlines to Launch New Service to St. Maarten

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Southwest Airlines has announced it will begin scheduled service to St. Maarten’s Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM), further expanding its footprint in the Caribbean. The new flights are set to launch on April 7, 2026, with daily non-stop service from Orlando International Airport (MCO). Just two days later, on April 9, 2026, the carrier will introduce peak weekend flights from Baltimore/Washington…

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Saudia 787-9 Emergency Slide Deploys At Heathrow

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A Saudia Airlines Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, registered HZ-AR27, experienced an unusual incident today at London Heathrow Airport (LHR) when its emergency slide unexpectedly deployed while taxiing across a runway. The aircraft had not yet departed and was in the process of taxiing when ground crews were startled by the sudden release of the slide from the fuselage.

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Ryanair To Cut 1 Million Seats On Spanish Routes

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Ryanair, Europe’s largest low-cost carrier, has announced a significant reduction in its operations across Spain, confirming that it will remove 1 million seats from its Spanish network during the 2025 winter season. This latest adjustment comes on top of a summer 2025 reduction of 800,000 seats and the suspension of 12 routes earlier this year, marking a further contraction of…

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Serhan Ulga Appointed CFO of Saudia Airlines

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Serhan Ulga, one of Turkey’s most prominent finance executives, has been appointed Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Saudia Airlines, marking a significant step in his international career. Ulga, who previously served as CFO of Pegasus Airlines, will now lead the financial strategies of Saudi Arabia’s national carrier, bringing his extensive expertise to a global aviation stage.

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Air Astana Builds GE Engine Reserve for Boeing 787-9 Fleet

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Air Astana, Kazakhstan’s flag carrier, is advancing preparations for its upcoming Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner fleet by building a dedicated reserve stock of General Electric GEnx-1B engines. The move highlights the airline’s proactive approach to ensuring operational stability and minimizing risks as it prepares for a major shift in its long-haul operations.

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Finnair Adds Four New Summer Routes for 2026

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Finnair has unveiled its 2026 European summer schedule, announcing the addition of four new leisure-oriented destinations to its route map. Beginning March 31, 2026, the Helsinki-based carrier will launch non-stop services to Florence (FLR), Catania (CTA), Valencia (VLC), and Kos (KGS), strengthening its Mediterranean network for the peak summer season.