More supply chain visibility needed as production ramps up
Ryan Kirby, partner at Alderman & Company, joins us at Farnborough International Airshow 2026 to discuss the state of aerospace and defence M&A.
MRO
Vallair promotes Pilschikova to lead aircraft and engine asset trading
Valentina Pilschikova will oversee Vallair's aircraft and engine asset trading activities as it targets further business growth.
Low Cost & Regional
easyJet aligns put-up-or-shut-up deadlines in takeover saga
In a new twist in the ongoing easyJet takeover battle, the UK's Panel on Takeovers and Mergers has agreed to push back Castlelake's put-up-or-shut-up deadline to match Apollo's, meaning both bidders must now show their hand on the same day.
Cargo
SolitAir expands EU cargo network with Bucharest service
The Romanian capital becomes the carrier’s second EU destination, extending its Dubai-based freighter network further into Southeast Europe.
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Lee Hayhurst catches up with Sabre’s Mike Reyes and Roshan Mendi.
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My unexpected route into aviation - and why others should follow
Marcus Sellars' route into aviation wasn't exactly planned, but working on a cutting-edge airport innovation has given him a platform to champion the industry's future workforce as one of the Department for Transport's new Aviation Ambassadors.
WLFC secures Pratt & Whitney engine storage and lease deal
The five-year agreement will see WLFC provide services across multiple engine types.
More supply chain visibility needed as production ramps up
Ryan Kirby, partner at Alderman & Company, joins us at Farnborough International Airshow 2026 to discuss the state of aerospace and defence M&A.
Avolon Q2 net income jumps 45% to $209 million
Dublin-based lessor Avolon reported a 45% year-on-year increase in Q2 2026 net income to $209 million. The firm saw lease revenue and operating cashflow rise amid persistent global aircraft supply constraints.
Saudia Cargo and Riyadh Cargo sign interline deal to expand global cargo reach
Customers will gain access to a wider range of international destinations while supporting Saudi Arabia's ambitions to become a global logistics hub.
Airbus H1 2026 results show record backlog and €1.2 bn cash shortfall
Airbus reported its H1 2026 results on July 29, confirming 351 commercial aircraft delivered in the first six months of the year, a net order backlog of 9,222 aircraft and a free cash flow shortfall before customer financing of €1.
High fuel costs and softening demand squeeze regional and short-haul markets in June 2026
According to the latest Air Passenger Market Analysis from IATA, the regional and low-cost aviation sectors faced global contractions in domestic and short-haul traffic, driven primarily by rising jet fuel costs and weakened demand from price-sensitive travellers. While major markets such as China, Japan, and India experienced significant declines, Brazil and Africa emerged as a rare bright spots for domestic growth, and short-haul travel within Europe remained resilient.
