The integrated platforms will provide real-time visibility of aircraft assets, helping Porter Airlines to meet lease return conditions, align asset management with engineering priorities, and make data-driven decisions on maintenance planning, cost avoidance, and risk reduction during aircraft transitions. Predictive analytics and scenario modelling will further support these processes.

The implementation will be carried out in collaboration with AMOS, the maintenance and engineering software from Swiss Aviation-Software Ltd., enabling seamless interoperability between the two platforms.

The integration will allow Porter Airlines to maintain digital aircraft compliance on demand while adopting a fully paperless approach to records and asset management.

Andy Smith, chief commercial officer at flydocs, said: “Porter’s priorities have been clear: reduce manual effort, harness more reliable data, improve compliance, minimise redelivery risk, and streamline maintenance processes to protect revenue. Our DRM and LAM solutions deliver on all of this and more. This win isn’t just about a single deal; it’s about unlocking even greater value through the Digital Tech Ops Ecosystem. Together, we’ll empower Porter to make smarter decisions and see real business impact from day one, laying the foundation for a strong, long-term partnership.”

Brad Warren, vice president of maintenance and engineering at Porter Airlines, said: “As we continue to grow our network and fleet, we are also advancing our systems and processes to support the operation and our team members. We are confident that flydocs’ commitment to market-leading dedicated records management solutions will boost our digital capabilities. Being their first LAM solution user in the Americas is certainly exciting for us in transforming our approach to asset management across the aircraft lifecycle.”

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The transaction was advised by BeYoke Capital, a specialist in aircraft structured finance, and forms part of a commercial partnership rather than a straightforward lease deal. Under a lease-to-part-out with consignment structure, AerFin and KGES will share in the upside potential of the asset.

This latest sale follows AerFin’s first transaction into Japan last year, signalling growing trust and cooperation with the country’s aviation investment community.

Simon Goodson, AerFin’s chief executive, said: “Completing a second engine sale into Japan is a clear sign of the trust and momentum we’re building in this critically important market. It underlines both the quality of our assets and the strength of the relationships we’re developing with Japanese investors. We’re grateful to BeYoke for their continued support and expertise in helping us grow in this market.

“This milestone aligns with our broader commitment to the Asia Pacific region, following the opening of our Singapore office and the growth of our multi-lingual team who are focused on deepening partnerships across the region.”

Rion Sato, chief executive of BeYoke Capital, added: “We’re delighted to have advised KGES and AerFin on this transaction. It’s encouraging to see the continued confidence of Japanese investors in aviation assets, and we’re eager to help cultivate further opportunities in this space for the broader Japanese investment community.”

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Strategically located near Milan Bergamo Airport, the new site is already operational and aims to offer convenient access and high-quality support to airlines across Southern and Western Europe.

It joins existing FL Technics wheels and brakes facilities in Vilnius, Budapest, and Hanover, creating a network designed to deliver regionally accessible, reliable MRO capabilities.

Zilvinas Lapinskas, chief executive of FL Technics, said: “Our investment in Bergamo addresses the growing demand from airlines in Southern and Western Europe, and gets us one step closer to building the largest MRO network on the continent.

“With strong partnerships, a highly skilled workforce, and strategic locations across the continent, this new facility will become a key hub for landing gear components, serving major airlines throughout Europe.”

The Bergamo site is set to employ nearly 160 skilled professionals once fully ramped up, adding to FL Technics’ 3,000-strong workforce worldwide.

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Powered by systems from US-based Viasat Inc., the service will be phased in with the aim to complete modifications on three B767-300ER aircraft by the end of fiscal year (FY) 2025. By FY 2026, the airline plans to extend the high-speed Wi-Fi access across all six B767-300ER aircraft. ANA will also integrate Viasat’s system into additional new international aircraft after FY 2026, progressively expanding service across its fleet.

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“The integration of Viasat’s Wi-Fi equipment enables the B767-300ER aircraft to offer a seamless and stay connected internet experience, mirroring ground-level performance,” said Tomoji Ishii, Executive Vice President, Customer Experience of ANA. “ANA is committed to strengthening its in-flight connectivity and will continue delivering future improvements to enhance customer convenience.”

“As ANA’s passengers increasingly value staying connected in-flight with high-speed Wi-Fi, especially on international routes, we are honored to support ANA in offering free, streaming in-flight internet on Viasat-equipped aircraft,” said Mark Dankberg, Chairman & CEO, Viasat, Inc.
“ANA has selected our next generation Viasat Amara solution, which combines proven technology and capabilities with a robust innovation roadmap designed to service ANA today and well into the future.”

The airline plans to upgrade additional aircraft and aims to provide free high-speed in-flight internet for all classes on more than 80% of its international fleet by the end of 2030.

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The opening is the first following a strategic investment in Blue Sky Group’s subsidiary PT Bumi Liputan Angkasa, announced in March. The facility responds to the rise in passenger traffic at the airport, which now exceeds one million travellers per month.

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Located within the domestic terminal next to security and minutes from the gate, the lounge offers  500 square meters of space and seating for up to 137 guests. Unusually for a modern lounge, it also includes a smoking area, which has been equipped with a Honeywell air filtration system.

Errol McGlothan, President of Airport Dimensions, EMEA & APAC commented: “ This opening represents not just the expansion of our lounge network, but the strength of collaboration between two industry leaders. We’re proud to have partnered with Blue Sky Group, a market leader in airport hospitality in Indonesia, to bring this vision to life. Together, we’ve developed a space that meets the rising demand for tourism and premium travel in Indonesia, while setting a new standard for airport lounges in the region. We look forward to our partnership with Blue Sky going from strength to strength, as demonstrated by this exciting launch.”

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Warrington will be responsible for driving B&H Worldwide’s global commercial strategy, business development and customer solutions, strengthening the company’s position as the go-to partner for aerospace logistics and supply chain management.

Warrington brings to B&H Worldwide more than 30 years of senior leadership experience in international logistics, freight forwarding and supply chain management, and joins from Toll Global Forwarding where he served as president and led the company’s strategy function.

B&H Worldwide says that Warrington’s appointment marks a strategic step forward in strengthening its global commercial capabilities as the company continues to expand its footprint in key aerospace markets.

Stuart Allen, group chief executive of B&H Worldwide, said: “We are delighted to welcome Matthew to the executive team at a pivotal time for our business. Matthew’s deep expertise in strategy, logistics and commercial transformation combined with his experience across both the customer and operator sides of the industry will be instrumental in accelerating our growth and delivering long-term value to our customers.”

Warrington said: “I am thrilled to be joining B&H Worldwide at such an exciting stage in its growth. The company’s heritage, specialisation in aerospace logistics and global reputation for excellence set it apart in the industry. I look forward to working with the team to build on this strong foundation and shape the next chapter of commercial success.”

Prior to his role at Toll, Warrington was a partner and director at Boston Consulting Group, where he led the supply chain practice area for Australia and New Zealand. His extensive career also includes senior positions at Linfox, Visy Group and GrainCorp.

Matthew holds a Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the Melbourne Business School at the University of Melbourne. He is also an experienced company director and non-executive chairman.

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The MASIL joint venture, which already operates at Baghdad International Airport, recently handled the presidential flight marking Mosul International Airport’s official reopening. The event, attended by Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia’ Al Sudani, signalled the airport’s return to service after being closed since 2014.

Extensively reconstructed, Mosul International Airport now features a main terminal, VIP lounge and advanced radar surveillance. Once fully operational in the coming months, it will serve domestic and international routes, with capacity for around 630,000 passengers a year.

Charles Wyley, executive vice president for the Middle East, Africa and Asia at Menzies Aviation, said: “This is a major step in our journey to support the redevelopment of Iraq’s aviation sector and bring world-class standards to the country’s airports. Handling the presidential flight was a privilege and a clear signal of MASIL’s professionalism and reliability as a trusted service provider.”

Menzies Aviation and Iraqi Airways formed MASIL in 2021 to deliver ground handling, cargo and fuelling services at key Iraqi airports, with Mosul International Airport’s addition strengthening its role in modernising the country’s aviation infrastructure.

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The London-based team has gained recognition through projects for clients that include Delta Air Lines, LATAM, Airbus and Coca-Cola.

This move accelerates Geniant’s global growth strategy and increases the number of customer ‘touchpoints’ that the combined organisations can now address.

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“As more companies accept that the quality of their customer and employee experiences are key to marketplace success, the real challenge becomes identifying which moments to optimise first – and understanding why they matter,” said David Lancashire, Geniant’s Chairman & Co-CEO. “NewTerritory’s expertise in uncovering and shaping those Signature Moments that leave a lasting impression is a powerful addition to geniant’s capabilities, strengthening our ability to guide companies toward what truly drives loyalty and impact.”

Commenting on the deal announcement, Luke Miles, Founder of NewTerritory, said: “Organisations face growing pressure to create distinctive, memorable experiences but often turn to partners unable to deliver at the intersection of creative vision, strategic insights and AI. What drew us to geniant was not just their mastery of these critical capabilities, but a shared belief that the current approach is broken, and that together we can help reimagine better workflows and experiences and actually bring them to life.”

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The appointments mark a new chapter for Jamco following its acquisition by Bain Capital and its delisting from the Tokyo Stock Exchange earlier this year.

The new team is led by Executive Chair Kate Schaefer, who is currently a Senior Advisor to Bain Capital and has over three decades of leadership experience in commercial aerospace, most recently as a Senior Vice President at Boeing Global Services along with international senior executive roles at Moog, Heico Aerospace and AAR.

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Chief Executive Masaru Morimoto formerly served as CEO of Showa Aircraft Industrial, a Bain Capital portfolio company and Jamco shareholder. Prior to that, Morimoto was the CEO of Delta Airlines Japan.

Sanjeev Sen will join as Chief Operating Officer and collaborate with functional leaders across HR and IT to strengthen JAMCO’s global capabilities.

Koichi Tsunematsu, who will continue leading Jamco’s transformation as Executive Vice President, said, “Over the past few years, Jamco has implemented management reforms to persevere through the pandemic as well as post-pandemic supply chain disruption facing the aerospace industry globally. With the support of our new partners at Bain Capital, we can move Jamco from defense to offense and become the industry’s leader in the production of high-quality cabin interiors.”

Masaru Morimoto, CEO of Jamco, stated “Under President Tsunematsu’s leadership in recent years, Jamco has made significant strides in profitability and operational efficiency to create the foundation for future growth. Together with the new leadership team, Aircraft Interiors Group, Aircraft Maintenance & Manufacturing Group, Corporate Group, as well as group companies such as JAMCO AMERICA and JAMCO Aircraft Interiors united as one, we will continue this transformation journey while pursuing bold new growth opportunities to unlock Jamco’s full potential.”

Kate Schaefer, Executive Chair of Jamco stated, “We see great potential to transform Jamco into a platform through future acquisitions in widebody cabin interiors. By expanding the product portfolio, we can create deeper relationships with airline customers while accelerating new product innovation and re-imagining the passenger experience of long-haul travel.”

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The new investment comes just 18 months after the Atlanta and India co-located software developer secured seed round funding.

The latest funding round was led by Elevation Capital with participation from existing investor General Catalyst.

Watch and listen to ABN’s edition of ABNcast featuring JEH c0-founder Vishal Sandhavi recorded before the Series A finding round earlier this year 

This year, Jeh Aerospace also attracted a strategic investment from IndiGo Ventures, the venture capital arm of India’s largest airline.

Since its seed round seed round, Jeh Aerospace says it has grown to over 100 staff, delivered more than 100,000 flight-critical components and tools, and secured $100 million in long-term contracts with global aerospace leaders.

The firm says it “is building world-class precision manufacturing powered by software-defined manufacturing”.

It develops advanced software solutions that support manufacturers to adopt automation and Artificial Intelligence to meet the aerospace sector’s most critical supply chain demands.

Vishal R Sanghavi, co-founder and chief executive, said: “We are redefining aerospace manufacturing with software-driven precision, ensuring that high-quality parts are delivered reliably and on time.

“This funding from Elevation Capital and General Catalyst will allow us to build mega factories and enhance our technology while continuing to deliver exceptional value to our global customers.”

Jeh Aerospace said it is “building resilience in aerospace manufacturing by focusing on talent and technology”.

Earlier this year, it launched its Center for Skills, an in-house training program to develop engineers and technicians.

The firm’s speed shop Center for Resilience claims to have improved lead times for new product introduction that are ten times faster than traditional aerospace machine shops.

Ashray Iyengar, principal at Elevation Capital, said: “Jeh has demonstrated exceptional execution and built a truly differentiated approach to aerospace manufacturing.

“Their software-defined manufacturing model addresses a fundamental challenge in the industry – the need for both precision and agility in production.

“What impresses us most is their ability to combine cutting-edge technology with deep manufacturing expertise, creating a solution that the global aerospace supply chain desperately needs. We’re excited to partner with

“Vishal and Venky as they set new standards for how aerospace components are made.”

Akarsh Shrivastava, Partner at global investment and transformation company General Catalyst, added:

“Jeh Aerospace exemplifies the Global Resilience opportunity we’re investing in: companies that strengthen critical supply chains through responsible innovation.

“Their software-defined manufacturing approach and proven delivery demonstrate the scalable, reliable production the aerospace industry needs.

“By harnessing exceptional engineering talent with proximity to US markets, Jeh is reshaping aerospace manufacturing and helping to set new global standards for excellence.

Vishal and Venky have built a stellar team and a strong customer-first culture over the past 18 months, and we are excited about what lies ahead for Jeh.”

With operations in the US and India, Jeh Aerospace leverages friend-shoring to combine access to the US market with India’s skilled talent pool.

The company says it plans to expand its presence and operations in both regions to serve global customers.

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Volumes rose by 4.5%, while yields increased 6.4% compared with the first half of 2024 – performance which chief executive David Shepherd attributes to customer trust and continued investment in operational and digital transformation.

“Following the strong growth we achieved in 2024, this performance reflects the trust our customers place in IAG Cargo to deliver reliably, even as global supply chains remain under pressure,” said Shepherd. “We have continued to invest in areas that drive long-term value, improving operational performance, modernising key processes, and building a business that is more agile, predictable and responsive to customer needs.”

Digital transformation gains momentum

IAG Cargo’s transformation programme is delivering tangible improvements across its global network. Enhancements include real-time cargo tracking, predictive analytics, and more advanced self-service and pricing tools – all of which support faster, more reliable service delivery and streamlined decision-making.

“We are seeing real momentum from our focus on operational excellence and accelerating our digital offering,” said Shepherd. “It is enabling us to serve our customers better, drive efficiency and move at the pace the market demands.”

Latin America leads growth

One of the strongest contributors to IAG Cargo’s H1 performance was the Latin America-Europe corridor, with tonnage up 19.3% year-on-year. The route’s growth, driven particularly by demand in the perishables sector, underscores the strength of IAG Cargo’s network strategy and customer offering.

The company also reported a 30.5% year-on-year rise in shipments of its Critical product, which caters to high-priority, time-sensitive freight – a further sign of IAG Cargo’s growing reputation for reliability in the premium logistics space.

Partnership with Qatar Airways Cargo and MASkargo

Looking ahead, IAG Cargo continues to prepare for the formal launch of its Global Cargo Joint Business with Qatar Airways Cargo and MASkargo, expected in late 2025 pending regulatory approval.

“This partnership opens a world of new possibilities for our customers,” Shepherd said. “By combining our networks, we will be able to offer greater routing flexibility and expanded capacity across key trade lanes connecting Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Africa, Europe, the Indian Subcontinent, and the Americas.”

In support of global humanitarian efforts, the three carriers have pledged to provide a combined 1,000 tonnes of cargo capacity to the United Nations World Food Programme.

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