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FAA opens process to recognise non‑US maintenance organisation certificates

The FAA has launched a process aimed at enabling the agency to recognise non‑US maintenance organisation certificates, opening a formal pathway for acceptance of foreign maintenance approvals. The move could alter validation and oversight of non‑US maintenance providers working on U.S.‑regulated aircraft and affect cross‑border maintenance arrangements.

2026-04-08T11:11:32.779326-07:00
MRO   Air Cargo & Freight Logistics   Aircraft Finance & Leasing   Orders   Asia-Pacific (APAC)   Boeing   Qatar Airways  
FlightGlobal • Jon Hemmerdinger

Mammoth wins FAA certification for 777-200LR passenger-to-freighter conversion, seeks China partner

By FlightGlobal: US aircraft conversion specialist Mammoth Freighters has received Federal Aviation Administration certification for its cargo-modified 777-200LR, a milestone coming as the firm accelerates production and plots global expansion, including in China.

Also: Business Wire and aviator.aero
2026-04-08T10:56:03.924327-07:00
M&A   Aircraft Finance & Leasing   Orders  
FlightGlobal • Dominic Perry

SMBC Aviation Capital-led consortium completes $7.4B acquisition of Air Lease

By FlightGlobal: Aircraft lessor Air Lease is in new hands with the completion of its acquisition by SMBC Aviation Capital, Sumitumo, Apollo-managed funds and investment firm Brookfield.

Also: Business Wire
2026-04-08T09:22:09.066032-07:00
PaxEx   North America   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Airlines  
Breitflyte • Joe Breitfeller

WestJet Adds Copa Airlines as New Interline Partner, Launches New Interline Booking Capabilities

By Breitflyte: WestJet has today announced the addition of Copa Airlines as a new interline partner. The carrier has also launched new interline booking capabilities, allowing customers to book seamless multi-airline itineraries across 50 partner airlines.

Also: LARA
2026-04-08T09:37:28.644309-07:00