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Mammoth wins FAA STC for 777-200LRMF conversion, clears path for Qatar Airways Cargo deliveries and China expansion

Mammoth Freighters received FAA Supplemental Type Certification on 8 April for its 777-200LRMF passenger-to-freighter conversion, enabling deliveries to launch customer Qatar Airways Cargo under a five-aircraft agreement with lessor Jetran. The Texas-based converter says it is ramping production and seeking a China partner for global expansion.

2026-04-08T10:56:03.924327-07:00

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Consortium of SMBC Aviation Capital, Sumitomo, Apollo and Brookfield completes $7.4B acquisition of Air Lease Corporation

2026-04-08T09:22:09.066032-07:00

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Bell 505 posts record Latin America orders in 2025, consolidates Southern Cone lead at FIDAE 2026

2026-04-08T06:01:54.197075-07:00

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BOC Aviation signs purchase-and-leaseback for three A321XLRs with SKY Airline

2026-04-08T02:37:06.059379-07:00

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India's MTA race pivots as A400M drops from contention; IAF seeks 60 An‑32 replacements India's Medium Transport Aircraft competition has entered a decisive phase after local reports say the Airbus A400M is increasingly seen as unsuitable — too large and costly — for the requirement. The IAF, following an Acceptance of Necessity in March, is seeking 60 aircraft to replace more than 100 An‑32 transports.

2026-04-08T11:59:05.210444-07:00

India's MTA race pivots as A400M drops from contention; IAF seeks 60 An‑32 replacements

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Mammoth wins FAA STC for 777-200LRMF conversion, clears path for Qatar Airways Cargo deliveries and China expansion Mammoth Freighters received FAA Supplemental Type Certification on 8 April for its 777-200LRMF passenger-to-freighter conversion, enabling deliveries to launch customer Qatar Airways Cargo under a five-aircraft agreement with lessor Jetran. The Texas-based converter says it is ramping production and seeking a China partner for global expansion.

2026-04-08T10:56:03.924327-07:00

Mammoth wins FAA STC for 777-200LRMF conversion, clears path for Qatar Airways Cargo deliveries and China expansion

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Consortium of SMBC Aviation Capital, Sumitomo, Apollo and Brookfield completes $7.4B acquisition of Air Lease Corporation A consortium led by SMBC Aviation Capital with Sumitomo Corporation, Apollo-managed funds and Brookfield has completed its acquisition of Air Lease Corporation for $7.4 billion (approximately $28.2 billion including assumed/refinanced debt net of cash). The transaction transfers control of the publicly traded lessor to the investor group.

2026-04-08T09:22:09.066032-07:00

Consortium of SMBC Aviation Capital, Sumitomo, Apollo and Brookfield completes $7.4B acquisition of Air Lease Corporation

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Bell 505 posts record Latin America orders in 2025, consolidates Southern Cone lead at FIDAE 2026 At FIDAE 2026 in Santiago, Bell Textron said the Bell 505 logged its highest number of orders in Latin America in 2025, becoming the product-of-choice across the Southern Cone. The single-engine light helicopter’s momentum reflects rising demand for lower-operating-cost, multi-mission rotorcraft for private transport, tourism and utility work.

2026-04-08T06:01:54.197075-07:00

Bell 505 posts record Latin America orders in 2025, consolidates Southern Cone lead at FIDAE 2026

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BOC Aviation signs purchase-and-leaseback for three A321XLRs with SKY Airline BOC Aviation has signed a purchase-and-leaseback for three Airbus A321XLRs with Chilean low‑cost carrier SKY Airline, the first A321XLRs added to the lessor’s portfolio. The deal supplies SKY with extra‑long‑range narrowbody capacity to expand medium‑to‑long‑haul routes while preserving balance‑sheet flexibility.

2026-04-08T02:37:06.059379-07:00

BOC Aviation signs purchase-and-leaseback for three A321XLRs with SKY Airline

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airBaltic takes delivery of fourth A220-300 in 2026 (YL‑BTF), reinforcing single‑type A220 fleet Latvia's airBaltic received its fourth Airbus A220‑300 of 2026, registration YL‑BTF, in Riga, further consolidating its single‑type A220 fleet. The deliveries support a planned expansion to about 56 aircraft in 2026 as the carrier seeks short‑term funding—reported as a loan up to €30m—to stabilise finances.

2026-04-08T02:16:56.896856-07:00

airBaltic takes delivery of fourth A220-300 in 2026 (YL‑BTF), reinforcing single‑type A220 fleet

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Belgium becomes first military customer for Textron Cessna C408 SkyCourier Belgium has signed a contract with Textron Aviation for five Cessna C408 SkyCourier twin‑turboprop transport aircraft, making the country the launch customer for the type in military service. The order is the SkyCourier's first defence sale and officially brings the model into the global military market.

2026-04-08T01:06:21.755397-07:00

Belgium becomes first military customer for Textron Cessna C408 SkyCourier

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S Korea's t'way Air earmarks funds for 16 aircraft t'way Air has earmarked funds to acquire 16 aircraft, a financial step toward fleet expansion or renewal for the South Korean low‑cost carrier. The announcement provided no details on aircraft type, OEM, financing structure or expected delivery timing in the brief announcement.

2026-04-07T14:41:03.137689-07:00

S Korea's t'way Air earmarks funds for 16 aircraft

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Mammoth wins FAA STC for 777-200LRMF conversion, clears path for Qatar Airways Cargo deliveries and China expansion

Consortium of SMBC Aviation Capital, Sumitomo, Apollo and Brookfield completes $7.4B acquisition of Air Lease Corporation

Bell 505 posts record Latin America orders in 2025, consolidates Southern Cone lead at FIDAE 2026

BOC Aviation signs purchase-and-leaseback for three A321XLRs with SKY Airline

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