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Asok Kumar Appointed Global CEO of Morrison Express

Morrison Express has appointed Asok Kumar as its new Global Chief Executive Officer, effective August 1, 2025, following the company’s acquisition by Sagawa Express, a subsidiary of Japan’s SG Holdings. The move marks a significant milestone as Morrison is integrated into SG Holdings’ global logistics network.

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El Al Opposes Wizz Air Base In Israel

El Al, Israel’s national carrier, has voiced strong opposition to the Ministry of Transport’s plan to allow Wizz Air to establish a permanent operational base in Israel, a move intended to increase competition and lower airfares. The proposal, spearheaded by Transport Minister Miri Regev, is part of a broader initiative to liberalize the Israeli aviation sector, but it has…

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Castlelake Launches Merit AirFinance With $1.8B Lending Capability

Castlelake, a global alternative investment manager with two decades of experience in asset-based private markets, has announced the creation of Merit AirFinance, a dedicated aviation lending entity aimed at supplying debt capital to airlines and leasing companies for both new and used aviation assets. The move marks a significant strategic development, offering clear separation between Castlelake’s…

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Air Canada Declares Impasse With CUPE as Strike Looms

Air Canada announced that negotiations with the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), representing 10,000 flight attendants at Air Canada and Air Canada Rouge, have reached a deadlock, raising the likelihood of a strike or lockout as early as August 16, 2025. The statutory 72-hour notice threshold will be reached at 12:01 a.m. Eastern Time on August…

Aero Engine Services Appoints Aran Tindall as Head of Engine Operations

Aero Engine Services has officially appointed Aran Tindall as its new Head of Engine Operations, marking a significant step in the company’s continued expansion within the commercial aviation aftermarket. Tindall brings with him over 12 years of hands-on experience across technical and commercial sectors of the aviation engine market.

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Adriaan Den Heijer Appointed As Air France-KLM Group CCO

Adriaan Den Heijer has been appointed as the new Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer (CCO)of the Air France-KLM Group, effective September 1, 2025. The promotion marks a significant internal advancement for Den Heijer, who currently serves as Executive Vice President of Air France-KLM Cargo, a role he will retain in parallel during the transition.

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AirZeta Completes Acquisition Of Asiana Airlines’ Cargo Business

AirZeta, formerly known as Air Incheon, has officially completed the acquisition of Asiana Airlines’ cargo divisionand begun operations under its new identity. The transaction, valued at $322.5 million, was finalized on 1 August 2025, following the formal transfer of all rights and obligations related to Asiana’s international freighter cargo operations the day before.