Honeywell   MRO   BizAv  
FlightGlobal • Jon Hemmerdinger

Honeywell, Flexjet settle engine‑maintenance dispute; extend contract to 2035 after $470M exposure

Honeywell and fractional‑ownership operator Flexjet have settled a legal dispute over engine maintenance services and extended their maintenance contract through 2035. The agreement, which resolves related litigation from Duncan Aviation and StandardAero, follows Honeywell's earlier disclosure that the resolution could cost about $470 million.

2026-01-21T16:38:43.913857-08:00
Helicopter   Leadership   Europe   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Airbus  
Vertical Mag

Airbus Helicopters names Matthieu Louvot CEO, succeeding Bruno Even effective April 1, 2026

By Vertical Mag: | To ensure delivery of future emails, add [email protected] to your contacts. | |---| | | ![]() | Latest Issue Read Now | ![]() | | | ![]() | | Matthieu Louvot to replace Bruno Even as Airbus Helicopters CEO Airbus Helicopters has announced that Matthieu Louvot, currently executive vice-president of strategy for Airbus, will replace Bruno Even as CEO of Airbus Helicopters April 1, 2026.

2026-01-21T16:59:54.952515-08:00
Europe   Airports   Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management   Sustainability & Climate Initiatives  
Airline Economics • Calum Wilson

Newcastle International secures £364m refinancing including £20m green loan to back net-zero by 2035

By Airline Economics: Newcastle International Airport has successfully secured a new £364 million bank finance package, which includes a £20 million green loan. The green loan is dedicated to projects aimed at achieving net zero carbon status by 2035.

Also: Aviation Source and 3 more
2026-01-21T04:44:19.384373-08:00
Airline Industry & Market Trends   Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management   Airlines   United Airlines  
Reuters • Rajesh Kumar Singh, Rajesh Singh

United vows to add flights at Chicago O'Hare to block American from gaining gates in 2026

By Reuters: United Airlines escalated its long-running battle with American Airlines at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport on Wednesday, with CEO Scott Kirby pledging to add "as many flights as are required" to stop American from gaining additional gates at United's expense in 2026.

Also: Aviation Week
2026-01-21T13:58:23.288661-08:00