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SalamAir and Mach Aerospace International Partner to Provide Aircraft Wheels and Brakes Maintenance Services
SalamAir and Mach Aerospace International sign a 10-year MOU to establish aircraft wheels and brakes maintenance facilities in Oman, boosting local MRO capability.

Embraer Reports Record US$31.3 Billion Backlog in Third Quarter of 2025
Embraer achieves an unprecedented US$31.3 billion backlog in 3Q25, driven by strong Commercial Aviation sales, milestone deliveries, and global growth.

Bell Textron Announces Letters of Intent to Explore Significant Cooperation with Ukraine
Bell Textron has signed Letters of Intent with Ukraine to explore cooperation on potential procurement of AH-1Z and UH-1Y aircraft under a U.S. FMS programme.

Robinson Helicopter Company Appoints Glenn W. E. Ford as COO to Accelerate Manufacturing Expansion
Robinson Helicopter Company appoints veteran aviation executive Glenn W. E. Ford as Chief Operations Officer to drive manufacturing efficiency, logistics optimisation, and production expansion for new helicopter models.

TrueNoord Appoints Basil Gygax as Sales Director for Africa, Middle East and CIS
TrueNoord appoints Basil Gygax as Sales Director for Africa, the Middle East and CIS, strengthening its regional aircraft leasing expertise and global growth.

Embraer and Mahindra Group Forge Strategic Alliance to Introduce the C-390 Millennium to India
Embraer and Mahindra Group form a strategic alliance to advance the C-390 Millennium for India’s Air Force, reinforcing India–Brazil aerospace collaboration.

Chapman Freeborn Appoints Saska Gerasimova as New Group CEO
Chapman Freeborn names Saska Gerasimova as Group CEO, succeeding Eric Erbacher, who becomes Chair of Chapman Freeborn Holdings Board of Directors.

Court Victory: Sakeliga Wins BEE Case Against Air Services Regulator
Sakeliga secures a landmark Pretoria High Court ruling declaring it unlawful to tie air service licences to B-BBEE or race-based criteria—protecting commercial freedom, aviation safety, and fair access to air services in South Africa.

