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Porter Airlines expands fleet with 25 new Embraer E195-E2 jets

Porter Airlines has exercised its purchase rights to secure a firm order for 25 Embraer E195-E2 passenger jets, supplementing its existing 50 firm orders. The …

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Eurofighter EK receives official approval for electronic combat integration

The Eurofighter EK (electronic combat) has received official approval for integration, following recent parliamentary approval by the German budget committee. Airbus, the prime contractor, will …

Dronamics cargo drone

Dronamics and Qatar Airways Cargo sign cargo drone interline agreement

Dronamics, the first cargo drone airline with a license to operate in Europe, and Qatar Airways Cargo have announced an interline agreement. The partnership marks the first interline agreement between an international airline and a cargo drone airline. The interline agreement allows the extension of the delivery networks of both partners, significantly increasing their reach

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Ferrovial sells its 25% stake in Heathrow Airport Holdings

Ferrovial, a leading global infrastructure operator, has released that an agreement has been reached for the sale of its entire stake (c.25%) in FGP Topco, parent company of Heathrow Airport Holdings, for £2,368 million. The current book value of Ferrovial’s stake in Heathrow Airport Holdings Ltd. as per Ferrovial’s consolidated accounts is zero. The agreement

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European Commission greenlights €833 million state aid to recapitalise SAS

The European Commission has granted approval to a €833 million (SEK 9.5 billion) state aid measure for the recapitalisation of Scandinavian Airlines System (SAS), a decision made under the State aid COVID Temporary Framework. Originally notified by Denmark and Sweden in August 2020, the recapitalisation was part of a broader package that involved substantial participation

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Ecojet has signed an agreement for up to 70 hydrogen-electric, zero-emission engines

Ecojet partners with ZeroAvia for a sustainable future

Ecojet, the newly launched airline with a vision to be the green flag carrier of Britain, has entered into a strategic agreement with ZeroAvia. The collaboration aims to see the deployment of up to 70 hydrogen-electric engines, marking a significant step towards achieving the world’s first electric airline status. While initially operating conventional aircraft on

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Lilium receives EASA Design Organization Approval

Lilium, developer of the first all-electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) jet, has received Design Organization Approval from its primary regulatory authority, the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). The award marks a major milestone for Lilium, positioning it at the forefront of the industry as a company authorised to hold a type-certificate for an

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Boeing has received an order from the U.S. Air Force for 15 additional KC-46A tankers

U.S. Air Force awards Boeing additional KC-46A tanker contract

Boeing will build an additional 15 KC-46A Pegasus tankers under a Lot 10 contract awarded by the U.S. Air Force valued at US$2.3 billion (£1.8 billion). To date 153 KC-46A multi-mission aerial refuelers are on contract globally, providing advanced capability advantages for the joint force and allies. With a supplier network of about 37,000 American

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Carina Malmgren Heander

Carina Malmgren Heander to leave SAS

Executive Vice President and Chief of Staff, Carina Malmgren Heander has decided to retire from her position at SAS. She will officially step down from her role on February 1, 2024. However, she will continue to serve as a senior advisor to CEO Anko van der Werff until summer 2024, ensuring a smooth transition.  In

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easyJet

easyJet posts pre-tax profit of £455 million for FY2023

easyJet achieved a record performance during summer 2023, despite high fuel costs and the challenges arising from the external operational environment, thanks to initiatives implemented over the past year and a half. Supported by strong consumer demand, the company’s success is driven by the low-risk expansion at primary airports, significant increases in ancillary revenue, market

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H135 helicopter

ÖAMTC Air Rescue orders two H135 helicopters

ÖAMTC Air Rescue and Airbus Helicopters have inked a new contract for two H135 helicopters during the third edition of European Rotors. The announcement follows an initial contract for five H135s signed at the end of 2020. ÖAMTC Air Rescue operates 31 H135 helicopters from 17 permanent bases and four additional winter bases in Austria.

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Grupo EULEN signs three new aviation partnerships

Grupo EULEN, a leader in providing services and innovative solutions to companies, has announced the signing of three major contracts during this last quarter. These partnerships solidify Grupo EULEN’s position in the U.S. aviation scene and reflect its commitment to continuous growth. The company has signed new contracts with Norse Atlantic Airways, WestJet in Kingston

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L3Harris corporate headquarters in Florida, U.S.

L3Harris sells CAS business for US$800 million

L3Harris Technologies has finalised an agreement for the acquisition of its Commercial Aviation Solutions (CAS) business by an affiliate of TJC L.P. (formerly known as The Jordan Company) for US$800 million. The deal comprises a US$700 million cash purchase price and a US$100 million earnout linked to specific 2023 and 2024 financial targets, reflecting a

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Eve and Jeju Air have jointly released a concept of operations for UAM in South Korea

Eve and Jeju Air release concept of operations for UAM in South Korea

Eve Air Mobility (Eve) and Jeju Air Co., the South Korean low-cost airline, have reported the release of a new concept of operations white paper for electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) flights on Jeju Island. The two companies collaborated to produce the analysis which is the first step in understanding what will be needed to

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Atlas Air

Atlas Air appoints Artem Gonopolskiy EVP, Chief Financial Officer

Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings (Atlas) has released that Artem Gonopolskiy has been appointed Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the company, effective December 1, 2023.  Gonopolskiy has been with Atlas for more than 18 years and has served as the interim Chief Financial Officer of the company since June 15, 2023. Gonopolskiy will

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Turkish Technic

SWISS chooses Turkish Technic for aircraft maintenance services

Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS), one of Europe’s leading airline operators has chosen MRO provider Turkish Technic for the maintenance services of seven Airbus A330 aircraft. The first aircraft maintenance, within the scope of the agreement, will commence in November 2023 while the remaining six aircraft will be serviced at Turkish Technic’s facilities in Istanbul

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Porter Airlines expands fleet with 25 new Embraer E195-E2 jets

Porter Airlines has exercised its purchase rights to secure a firm order for 25 Embraer E195-E2 passenger jets, supplementing its existing 50 firm orders. The …

Image of Eurofighter EK © Airbus
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Eurofighter EK receives official approval for electronic combat integration

The Eurofighter EK (electronic combat) has received official approval for integration, following recent parliamentary approval by the German budget committee. Airbus, the prime contractor, will …

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Dronamics and Qatar Airways Cargo sign cargo drone interline agreement

Dronamics, the first cargo drone airline with a license to operate in Europe, and Qatar Airways Cargo have announced an interline agreement. The partnership marks …

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