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Author: Archie Villaflores

VSE Corporation will acquire Precision Aviation Group (PAG) for $2.025 billion (€1.7B), creating a leading independent aviation aftermarket platform and expanding VSE’s projected 2025 pro forma aviation revenue by ~50%.

Author: Archie Villaflores

Midwest Corporate Air in Ohio has acquired an ALSIM ALSR G7 simulator, while France’s Hexagone Aviation School has ordered Tecnam P-Mentor and P2006T NG trainers. Both moves enhance pilot training capabilities in commercial aviation globally.

Author: Archie Villaflores

Belfast International Airport will see a major food and drink upgrade as Mount Charles invests £1 million (€1.18 million) to revamp its Northern Quarter. The project includes new jobs and aligns with the airport’s wider transformation.

Author: Archie Villaflores

Jetcraft Commercial, a global aircraft brokerage, is exploring deals with Irish carriers Ryanair and Emerald Airlines. With offices in the US, UAE, Switzerland, Russia, and China, the firm may also establish a presence in Ireland.

Author: Archie Villaflores

Irish aircraft leasing businesses Genesis and Macquarie AirFinance are expected to be sold, reflecting ongoing consolidation in the sector. Both firms are headquartered in Ireland and lease fleets globally, commanding strong valuations in today’s aviation market.

Author: Archie Villaflores

The aviation sector continues to balance recovery with reinvention, as capital discipline, operational agility, and strategic foresight define competitive advantage. This edition reflects how financial decisions are increasingly central to resilience, shaping how aviation businesses prepare for both volatility and opportunity. Rewinding to last year, ‘LXA Leasing wins Aviation Leasing Achievement Award at Aviation Industry Awards 2025’ serves as a reminder of how specialist expertise and financial innovation were recognised. That achievement now sets a reference point as attention turns to the 2026 awards. Additionally, ‘Avolon forecasts $41bn profits for airlines in 2026 despite aircraft backlog’ underscores the tension between demand strength and supply-side constraint. It highlights how informed forecasting and capital planning are shaping confidence across the aviation value chain. Meanwhile, ‘Capital A completes sale of aviation businesses to AirAsia X in major restructuring’ reflects a strategic recalibration. The move signals how corporate restructuring is being used to restore focus and strengthen long-term financial sustainability. These developments point to an industry where capital strategy is no longer a support function but a defining force. As aviation enters its next chapter, financial clarity and disciplined execution will continue to separate momentum from mere movement.

Author: Archie Villaflores

Distinguished for visionary leadership in 2025, LXA Leasing was named winner of the Aviation Leasing Achievement Award at the Aviation Industry Awards, benchmarking innovative engine and APU leasing as the aviation finance sector looks ahead to 2026.

Author: Aero Morning

Ethiopian Airlines has ordered nine Boeing 787 Dreamliners to expand its long-haul network from Addis Ababa. The deal highlights continued demand for fuel-efficient aircraft and underlines Boeing’s role in supporting Africa’s growing aviation market.

Author: ch-aviation

Capital A, the Malaysian aviation group, has finalised the sale of AirAsia Aviation Group and AirAsia to AirAsia X. The move consolidates airline operations, reduces Capital A’s direct stake, and allows focus on non-aviation business interests.

Author: AFM.aero

CPaT Global, the Irish-based distance learning leader for aviation, will provide B737NG training for pilots and cabin crew at FLY4 Airlines. The contract emphasises digital learning, flexibility, and continuous skills development in a rapidly evolving industry.