Air Senegal has signaled a major leap forward in its fleet expansion strategy by signing a Letter of Intent (LoI) for the acquisition of nine Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft. Announced at the Dubai Airshow, this potential order represents the most significant fleet commitment in the airline’s history, underscoring its ambition to strengthen regional and intercontinental connectivity.
Etihad Airways and Hong Kong Airlines have announced a strengthened partnership through the launch of a new codeshare programme and a reciprocal loyalty agreement, further deepening ties between the UAE and Greater China while expanding travel options across Asia. The agreement was signed during a ceremonial event in Hong Kong on 4 November 2025, coinciding with Etihad’s inaugural flight from Abu Dhabi to Hong Kong International Airport.
Signature Aviation has signed a definitive agreement to sell its engine repair and overhaul division to StandardAero, a U.S.-based MRO specialist owned by Carlyle Group, in a transaction valued at $230 million. The strategic divestment marks an important milestone for Signature as it refocuses on its core operations within the fixed-base operator (FBO) sector serving private and business jet clients worldwide.
AAR CORP. (NYSE: AIR), a leading aviation services provider for commercial and government operators, has announced the acquisition of HAECO Americas from HAECO Group for $78 million in an all-cash transaction, subject to customary adjustments. This acquisition immediately strengthens AAR’s heavy maintenance footprint and advances its strategic goal of expanding the Repair & Engineering segment, one of the company’s four operating divisions.
Fiji Airways has announced the appointment of Paul Scurrah as its new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 November 2025, marking the beginning of a new era for the Fijian flag carrier.
AerCap Holdings N.V. (NYSE: AER) has entered into a seven-year agreement with GE Aerospace (NYSE: GE) to provide lease pool management services for the GE9X engine, further extending the companies’ long-standing partnership in engine leasing and support. The new collaboration will see AerCap manage critical aspects of the GE9X program as the next-generation powerplant prepares to enter service.
Air Astana has announced that Peter Foster, its long-serving Chief Executive Officer, will retire from the position and from the company’s Board of Directors at the end of March 2026. Following his retirement, Foster will continue to contribute to the airline’s future as Senior Advisor to the Board of Directors, maintaining a strategic connection with the group he helped transform into one…
AFG has announced the appointment of Mr. Shiekuma Gemade as its new Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer (COO), strengthening its leadership team with one of the industry’s most experienced executives.
Wings Leasing & Finance Company (WLFC) has announced the appointment of Pascal Picano as Senior Vice President, Aircraft Leasing & Trading, further strengthening its leadership team as the company pursues growth in the global aircraft leasing and trading sector.
Spanish air cargo and wet-lease specialist Swiftair Group is set to undergo a major ownership change following the announcement that Antin Infrastructure Partners will acquire a majority stake in the company through its Mid Cap Fund. While the size and value of the transaction have not been disclosed, the deal is expected to close in the fourth quarter of this year.
