Aviation Capital Group LLC (ACG) delivered two Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft to Canadian carrier WestJet. The deliveries complete a two-aircraft sale-and-leaseback transaction. Both aircraft are powered by CFM LEAP-1B engines and were handed over in Seattle earlier this week.

ACG Chief Commercial Officer Carter A. White stated the transaction finalizes and strengthens the company’s long-standing relationship with WestJet. The modern, fuel-efficient aircraft support WestJet’s fleet expansion and ongoing growth strategy.

White congratulated WestJet on its 30th anniversary and extended best wishes for continued success.

The Federal Aviation Administration issued an emergency order immediately revoking the Air Carrier Certificate of StarFlite Aviation, a Part 135 operator based in Houston, Texas. The FAA alleges the operator’s management personnel knowingly falsified pilot training records.

This revocation halts all air carrier operations for StarFlite Aviation, a certificate holder under Part 135 regulations governing commuter and on-demand air services. The action targets violations in pilot training documentation by management.

Genesis, société de leasing d’avions commerciaux basée à Dublin, annonce un partenariat stratégique avec Flexpoint Ford, firme de private equity, pour acquérir et gérer un portefeuille d’appareils commerciaux au nom de Flexpoint.

Selon le mandat, Flexpoint mandate Genesis pour sourcer des portefeuilles d’avions passagers commerciaux en fin de vie ou milieu de vie, visés pour acquisition tout au long de 2026. Genesis assurera une gestion complète des actifs, incluant les services de maintenance et d’exploitation.

Cette collaboration cible les appareils mid- to end-of-life, renforçant les capacités de Genesis en sourcing et asset management pour le segment des lessors institutionnels.

Qantas Airways opens its first overseas cabin crew base in Singapore in September 2026. The airline recruits 120 cabin crew members in the first year, scaling to 650 staff within five years. Positions target Singapore citizens and permanent residents, with job advertisements live from February 27, 2026.

The base supports efficient operations on non-stop services to Melbourne, Sydney, Perth, Brisbane and Darwin, averaging 50 weekly flights. Starting December 7, 2026, Qantas nearly doubles Airbus A380 usage on Singapore-Sydney routes, boosting premium seat capacity by 18% across 13 weekly services. The move consolidates crew under the premium brand, absorbing 50 Jetstar Singapore crew and former Jetstar Asia staff.

This aligns with Qantas Group plans for 8,500 new Australian jobs by 2030, including 3,500 cabin crew and over 1,000 pilots. Jetstar opens a Perth cabin crew base in late 2026, adding 90 roles.

SkyNRG has begun construction on its first sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) plant, DSL-01, at the Delfzijl chemical park in the north of the Netherlands. The facility will produce 100,000 tons of SAF annually along with 35,000 tons of sustainable by-products, including biobased propane, butane, and naphtha.

The plant supports growing demand for SAF among airlines, lessors, and OEMs seeking to meet regulatory mandates and decarbonization targets. Production capacity positions SkyNRG to supply scalable volumes to aviation stakeholders, enhancing fuel security and operational sustainability for fleets worldwide.

Korean Air has partnered with Skyports Infrastructure to develop a platform for electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) operations. The two parties signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at Drone Show Korea (DSK) 2026 at BEXCO in Busan.

The signing ceremony was attended by Kyung Nam Kim, Managing Vice President and Head of the Korean Air R&D Center, and Ankit Dass, Chief Technology Officer of Skyports. Under this partnership, the parties will develop an integrated platform for eVTOL operations.

Rolls-Royce reported robust strategic and financial progress in 2025, with underlying operating profit rising to £3.5 billion from £2.5 billion in 2024. The operating margin increased to 17.3% from 13.8%. Over the past three years, its transformation programme generated higher operating profit and free cash flow, while capital expenditure doubled. Civil Aerospace achieved an underlying operating margin of 20.5%, up from 16.6%, driven by large engine aftermarket performance, contractual margin enhancements and spare engines profitability.

Defence recorded an underlying operating margin of 14.4%, ahead of 14.2% in 2024, reflecting improved transport and combat programmes. Power Systems delivered 17.4%, up from 13.1%, supported by power generation growth in data centres and government demand. Free cash flow rose to £3.3 billion from £2.4 billion, with net cash at £1.9 billion versus £475 million prior year. Gross debt fell to £2.8 billion and liquidity stood at £8.7 billion.

ACG, a global full-service aircraft asset manager, delivered two Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft to Canadian carrier WestJet.

The delivery supports WestJet’s fleet expansion with these modern narrowbody aircraft, enhancing operational efficiency for the airline’s domestic and international routes.

Rolls-Royce reported robust strategic and financial progress in 2025, with underlying operating profit rising to £3.5 billion from £2.5 billion in 2024. The operating margin increased to 17.3% from 13.8%. Civil Aerospace achieved a 20.5% underlying operating margin, up from 16.6%, driven by large engine aftermarket performance, contractual margin enhancements and spare engines profitability. Defence reached 14.4%, ahead of 14.2%, while Power Systems delivered 17.4%, up from 13.1%.

Free cash flow grew to £3.3 billion from £2.4 billion, supported by higher operating profit, long-term service agreement balances and working capital performance. Net cash stood at £1.9 billion at year-end, up from £475 million, with gross debt at £2.8 billion and liquidity at £8.7 billion. Over three years, the transformation programme doubled capital expenditure while generating higher profit and cash flow.

Aviation Capital Group LLC (ACG) delivered two Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft to Canadian carrier WestJet. The deliveries complete a two-aircraft sale-and-leaseback transaction. Both aircraft are powered by CFM LEAP-1B engines and were handed over in Seattle earlier this week.

The transaction strengthens ACG’s long-standing relationship with WestJet. The modern, fuel-efficient aircraft support WestJet’s fleet expansion and ongoing growth strategy. ACG Chief Commercial Officer Carter A. White congratulated WestJet on its 30th anniversary.

The Federal Aviation Administration issued an emergency order immediately revoking the Air Carrier Certificate of StarFlite Aviation, a Part 135 operator based in Houston, Texas. The FAA alleges the operator’s management personnel knowingly falsified pilot training records.

This revocation halts all air carrier operations for StarFlite Aviation, a certificate holder under Part 135 regulations governing commuter and on-demand operations.

Genesis, the Dublin-based commercial aircraft leasing company, has entered a strategic partnership with Flexpoint Ford, a private equity investment firm, to acquire and service a portfolio of commercial aircraft on behalf of Flexpoint. Flexpoint has appointed Genesis to source portfolios of mid- to end-of-life commercial passenger aircraft targeted for acquisition throughout 2026. Genesis will provide comprehensive asset management for the portfolio.

This mandate positions Genesis to handle sourcing and servicing of targeted aircraft assets, focusing on mid- to end-of-life commercial passenger types. The partnership enables Flexpoint to expand its aviation investments through Genesis’s expertise in aircraft leasing and management.

Airbus expressed frustration with Pratt & Whitney during its full-year earnings presentation on 19 February, blaming GTF engine delivery delays for a reduced A320 production rate target of 70-75 aircraft per month by end-2027, down from 75. Chief executive Guillaume Faury stated Pratt & Whitney’s failure to commit to ordered engines impacts guidance and ramp-up, with Airbus enforcing contractual rights. The PW1000G geared turbofan recall due to a powdered metal issue grounds hundreds of A320neo-family aircraft and delays new deliveries, as Pratt reallocates engines to in-service fleets.

Airbus reported €73.4 billion revenue, up 6%, and €7.1 billion adjusted EBIT, up 33%. It expects 870 commercial aircraft deliveries in 2026, up nearly 10% from 793 in 2025, with 1,000 gross orders in 2025 and an 8,754-aircraft backlog. A220 production targets 13 per month in 2028, down from 14 in 2026; A330 and A350 rates unchanged at five and 12 monthly. Faury criticized slow sustainable aviation fuel progress, noting Europe’s 2% mandate rising to 6% in 2030, but called for global SAF targets amid fragmentation.

ACG, a global full-service aircraft asset manager, delivered two Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft to Canadian carrier WestJet.

The delivery supports WestJet’s fleet expansion with these narrowbody aircraft featuring advanced engines and fuel-efficient design.

Aviation Capital Group LLC (ACG) delivered two Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft to Canadian carrier WestJet. The deliveries complete a two-aircraft sale-and-leaseback transaction. Both aircraft are powered by CFM LEAP-1B engines and were handed over in Seattle earlier this week.

ACG Chief Commercial Officer Carter A. White stated the transaction finalizes and strengthens the company’s long-standing relationship with WestJet. The modern, fuel-efficient aircraft support WestJet’s fleet expansion and ongoing growth strategy.

Aviation Capital Group LLC delivered two Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft to WestJet, completing a two-aircraft sale-and-leaseback transaction. Both aircraft feature CFM LEAP-1B engines and were handed over in Seattle earlier this week.

Carter A. White, ACG Chief Commercial Officer, stated the company finalized the transaction to strengthen its relationship with WestJet. The aircraft support WestJet’s fleet expansion and growth strategy.

White congratulated WestJet on its 30th anniversary.

The Federal Aviation Administration has issued an emergency order immediately revoking the Air Carrier Certificate of StarFlite Aviation, a Part 135 operator based in Houston, Texas.

The action targets allegations that the carrier’s management personnel knowingly falsified pilot training records, undermining core safety protocols for on-demand charter and air taxi operations.

This revocation halts all Part 135 flight activities, including passenger and cargo charters, affecting customers, lessors, and suppliers linked to StarFlite’s fleet. Operators reliant on the carrier for subcontracted services face immediate disruptions to schedules and contracts.

The decision underscores FAA enforcement priorities on training compliance amid heightened scrutiny of Part 135 safety records. Industry stakeholders must now address displaced aircraft utilization, crew reassignments, and potential insurance implications.

Part 135 certificate holders are advised to review internal training documentation and management oversight processes to mitigate similar regulatory risks.

The Federal Aviation Administration has issued an emergency order immediately revoking the Air Carrier Certificate of StarFlite Aviation, a Part 135 operator based in Houston, Texas.

The action targets the company’s management personnel for allegedly knowingly falsifying pilot training records, a serious violation of aviation safety standards.

This revocation halts all operations under the certificate, ensuring no flights can proceed until compliance is restored.

Part 135 operators provide on-demand charter services, making accurate pilot training essential for passenger safety.

The FAA’s swift response underscores its commitment to upholding rigorous certification requirements amid ongoing industry scrutiny.

Genesis, the Dublin-based commercial aircraft leasing company, has formed a strategic partnership with Flexpoint Ford, a private equity investment firm. The collaboration focuses on acquiring and servicing a portfolio of commercial aircraft for Flexpoint.

Flexpoint Ford has mandated Genesis to source mid- to end-of-life commercial passenger aircraft for acquisitions throughout 2026. Genesis will deliver comprehensive asset management services for the portfolio.

This partnership builds on Genesis’s expertise in full-lifecycle aircraft leasing. The company manages a fleet of Airbus and Boeing narrow-body aircraft, targeting opportunities in the recovering global aviation market amid supply chain challenges.

The deal highlights growing investor interest in mature aircraft assets, supporting Genesis’s expansion in origination, underwriting, and management capabilities.

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SCHOFIELD BARRACKS (Hawaï), 27 février 2026 – L’équipe Lockheed Martin, en collaboration avec la 25e division d’infanterie (25ID) de l’US Army et le Capability Program Executive Command and Control Information Network (CPE C2IN), a démontré avec succès le prototype Next Generation Command and Control (NGC2) lors de l’exercice de tirs réels Lightning Surge 2.

Les soldats de la 25ID ont utilisé les capacités du prototype pour évaluer les connexions capteur-tireur et procéder à des tirs de roquettes HIMARS et d’obusiers M777 en temps réel, permettant de détecter, observer et frapper à distance sur plusieurs échelons.

Intégré aux couches de transport et de calcul C2 Fix de l’Army, le prototype associe une couche de données boostée par l’IA – développée avec Raft, Accelint et Rune – à une interface de commandement de mission Neo.

\\\”Notre participation aux initiatives NGC2 et Lightning Surge montre ce que l’on peut accomplir ensemble\\\”, a déclaré Chandra Marshall, vice-présidente des systèmes de combat multi-domaines chez Lockheed Martin.

Lightning Surge 3 est prévu en avril 2026, axé sur un fil de mission aérien pour la 25ID.

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Airbus a publiquement exprimé sa frustration envers Pratt & Whitney lors de sa présentation des résultats annuels, blâmant les retards de livraison des moteurs Geared Turbofan (GTF) pour la révision à la baisse de ses objectifs de production de l’A320neo. Le taux de production passe de 75 à 70-75 appareils par mois fin 2027.[2][4]

Le PDG Guillaume Faury a déclaré : « Le non-respect par Pratt & Whitney du nombre de moteurs commandés impacte négativement nos prévisions et la montée en cadence ». Les GTF, équipant 40 % de la flotte monomoteur d’Airbus, subissent des inspections obligatoires dues à un défaut rare dans le métal en poudre, entraînant le retrait de 600 à 700 moteurs jusqu’en 2026 et la mise à terre de centaines d’appareils.[1][3][5]

Airbus vise 870 livraisons en 2026 et conteste contractuellement la priorisation par Pratt & Whitney du soutien à la flotte en service au détriment des nouvelles productions. CFM refuse d’augmenter ses livraisons LEAP-1A.[6]

Par ailleurs, Airbus déplore le « point d’inflexion difficile » du carburant d’aviation durable (SAF), freiné par la fragmentation mondiale, tout en appelant à ne pas l’abandonner.[2]

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