CVC Capital Partners to Acquire Smiths Detection for $2.2 Billion in Strategic Divestiture CVC Capital Partners has agreed to acquire Smiths Detection, one of the world’s leading suppliers of av...
The Federal Trade Commission has issued a landmark decision that could reshape Boeing’s acquisition of Spirit AeroSystems, requiring the aerospace giant to divest critical manufacturing operations to address competitive concerns. Under the consent order announced December 3, 2025, Boeing must sell Spirit’s aerostructures business in Subang, Malaysia to Composites Technology Research Malaysia (CTRM), along with all associated assets and personnel. The $8.3 billion acquisition, which Boeing announced in July 2024, aimed to reintegrate its former parts supplier and bring significant manufacturing in-house. Spirit AeroSystems is among the world’s largest producers of fuselages, wings, and aerostructures, supplying approximately 70% of the structural components for Boeing’s 737 series while also providing critical parts to competitor Airbus.
Turkish Airlines’ subsidiary AJet has taken a significant step in its fleet modernization strategy, signing a long-term lease agreement with Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) for 10 new Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft. Announced on December 3, 2025, the agreement will see the fuel-efficient jets delivered between 2026 and 2027, supporting the carrier’s rapid expansion plans. AJet, which launched in 2024 following the rebranding of AnadoluJet, has established ambitious growth objectives. Over the next decade, the airline plans to expand its total fleet to 200 aircraft and establish a comprehensive route network spanning 44 countries, including 42 domestic and 80 international destinations.
Airbus has introduced operational restrictions for A320neo-family aircraft equipped with Pratt & Whitney PW1100G geared turbofan engines, limiting takeoffs during freezing fog conditions when visibility falls below 150 meters. The measure follows reported engine performance issues in extreme winter weather and represents a significant operational consideration for airlines operating in cold-climate regions. The restriction emerged into public view after Air Astana, Kazakhstan’s flag carrier, experienced weather-related delays at Almaty Airport on November 15, 2025. The airline attributed the disruptions to heavy engine icing impairing engine performance under freezing fog and sub-zero temperature conditions. Air Astana confirmed the limitation applies across its A320neo, A321neo, and A321LR fleet—comprising 11 A320neos, four A321neos, and 13 A321LRs.
AerCap, a leading global aircraft leasing company, has delivered the first of three Boeing 777-300ERSF converted freighters to Fly Meta, a Hong Kong-based aviation leasing and ACMI/CMI solutions provider. The milestone delivery occurred on November 21, 2025, with two additional aircraft scheduled for Q2 and Q4 2026. The aircraft will operate under a Crew, Maintenance and Insurance (CMI) agreement managed by Air Atlanta Icelandic, operating under the Hungary Air brand. This deployment marks the first operational use of the 777-300ERSF on routes connecting the Asia-Pacific and EMEA (Europe, Middle East, and Africa) regions, expanding the aircraft’s geographic footprint beyond initial North American operations.
Aviation Capital Group Delivers First A220-300 to ITA Airways, Supporting European Fleet Modernization US-based aircraft lessor Aviation Capital Group (ACG) has delivered its first Airbus A220-300 to ...
PNG Air, Papua New Guinea’s leading domestic carrier, has taken delivery of two ATR 72-600 passenger aircraft from ACIA Aero Leasing, strengthening its position as a critical provider of regiona...
Unical Aviation has undergone one of the most significant transformations in its 34-year history with the 2024 acquisition of ecube Solutions, positioning the company as a vertically integrated powerhouse in the Used Serviceable Material (USM) market. The strategic merger brings together complementary expertise that addresses critical supply chain challenges facing global commercial aviation. Under the leadership of CEO Sharon Green, a 35-year industry veteran with C-level experience at GE Capital Aviation Services and The Memphis Group, Unical has expanded its capabilities beyond parts distribution to encompass the entire aircraft lifecycle. Founded in 1990, Unical now operates across the United States and Europe, supplying 90 million available parts spanning over one million unique part numbers to customers in more than 90 countries.