HAECO, the Hong Kong-based global aircraft engineering and maintenance provider, and Satair, a Denmark-headquartered subsidiary of Airbus specializing in aviation aftermarket solutions, have announced the signing of a new strategic supply agreement. This partnership aims to strengthen the long-term component support and material availability for both companies’ global customer bases.
CTS Engines, a U.S.-based engine maintenance provider specializing in mature engine platforms, has been selected by GE Aerospace as an official offload partner for MRO support of the CF6-80E1 engine, which powers the Airbus A330. The partnership strengthens GE’s global maintenance network and reinforces CTS’s position as a trusted provider for widebody engine services.
AJW Group, a UK-based global aviation parts, repair, and supply chain solutions provider, has announced the successful award of a long-term power-by-the-hour (PBH) support contract with Air Transat of Canada. The agreement covers the carrier’s A321ceo aircraft and its expanding fleet of Airbus A320neo family aircraft, ensuring parts availability and repair solutions under a fixed-cost framework.
Boeing has reported the delivery of 130 aircraft during the first quarter of 2025, reaffirming the manufacturer’s gradual recovery in production and delivery volumes. The latest figures include 105 Boeing 737s, the company’s best-selling narrowbody model, and 13 Boeing 787 Dreamliners, reflecting steady widebody demand.
Jetcraft, a leading global aircraft brokerage and trading firm headquartered in the UK, has announced the internal promotion of Jennifer Jewett to the role of Senior Vice President of Finance. Jewett previously served as the company’s Controller, and her promotion reflects Jetcraft’s ongoing commitment to strengthening its financial leadership team amid continued global expansion.
Contrail Aviation Support, a U.S.-based provider of aircraft engine solutions and aftermarket services, has announced the appointment of Tom Keeler as its new Vice President Technical. Keeler brings decades of aviation industry experience and is expected to play a critical role in enhancing Contrail’s technical operations as the company expands its global footprint.
Boeing has reached a settlement in two lawsuits stemming from the fatal Ethiopian Airlines B737 MAX crash in 2019, resolving the cases just days before a high-profile civil trial was set to begin. The legal action was part of broader litigation brought by families of the 157 victims who lost their lives in the tragedy, which occurred near Addis Ababa shortly…
Setna iO, a U.S.-based aviation asset management and engine leasing company, has announced the installation and lease of one V2500-A5 engine to Heston Airlines, a Lithuanian ACMI and charter operator. The leased engine will support Heston’s peak summer 2025 flying season, ensuring operational continuity during a high-demand period.
Maverick Horizon, the Irish aviation investment and asset management firm, has announced the successful acquisition of an Airbus A321, bearing serial number 1946, from leading lessor AerCap, also based in Ireland. The transaction reflects Maverick Horizon’s ongoing efforts to expand and optimize its managed portfolio of mid-life narrowbody aircraft.
Air Lease Corporation (ALC), the U.S.-based aircraft leasing giant, has released its first-quarter 2025 performance update, reporting strong investment activity and continued portfolio optimization. The company delivered 14 new aircraft from its orderbook, representing a total investment of approximately US$800 million during the quarter.
