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Divesture of LHT off the table, Lufthansa Group keeps sole ownership

In a resolute declaration of its commitment to the future of aviation excellence, the Lufthansa Group has officially announced its decision to maintain sole ownership …

Canada has selected Boeing’s P-8A Poseidon as its multi-mission aircraft Military & Defense

Canada secures Boeing P-8A Poseidon aircraft for multi-mission aircraft project

The Government of Canada has inked a Foreign Military Sales letter of offer and acceptance for the procurement of up to 16 Boeing P-8A Poseidon …

Representatives from SAMI and Embraer at the official MoU signing © Embraer

SAMI and Embraer ink MoU for defence collaboration

SAMI, the national defence and security leader and a public investment fund (PIF) company, alongside Embraer, has officially signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to initiate collaboration in the defence and security sector between Saudi Arabia and Brazil. This landmark agreement signifies the inaugural step in uniting the aerospace industries of both nations. The primary

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Etihad Airbus A380 flying over New York

Etihad Airways set to introduce A380-service to New York JFK

Etihad Airways has announced the commencement of A380 double-decker flights to New York JFK, beginning in April 2024. “The decision to deploy the A380 on the popular New York route aligns with our commitment to meeting customer demand for increased capacity and expanding our network. The upcoming launch of our new route to Boston, Etihad’s

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The NH90 Sea Tiger for the German Navy on its maiden flight

Airbus Helicopters launches maiden flight of NH90 Sea Tiger for German Navy

The first NH90 Sea Tiger embarked on its maiden flight, taking off as scheduled at Airbus Helicopters‘ facility in Donauwörth, Germany. This achievement marks a significant step in fulfilling the German Bundeswehr’s order for 31 NH90 Sea Tiger multi-role frigate helicopters, intended for shipborne operations within the German Navy. Airbus Helicopters is now entering a

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eWAS enables SWISS' pilots to anticipate and avoid adverse weather conditions © SITA

SWISS deploys SITA eWAS across fleet

SITA eWAS is now deployed across all Swiss International Air Lines’ (SWISS) fleet to enable its pilots to anticipate and avoid adverse weather conditions, like turbulence. SITA eWAS is the only digital weather awareness application on the market today that aggregates multiple weather sources for greater accuracy and reliability in weather forecasts. More and more

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Embraer E195-E2 jets in Porter Airlines livery © Embraer

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 North American carrier plans to utilise these new aircraft to expand its renowned service to various destinations across North America. Valued at US$2.1 billion (£1.66 billion) at list price, this

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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 equip 15 German Eurofighters with electronic combat capabilities, incorporating a transmitter location and self-protection system from Saab, along with “AARGM” anti-radar missiles from Northrop Grumman. The Eurofighter EK is slated

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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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Heathrow Airport, Terminal 5A

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 for 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 jet

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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Divesture of LHT off the table, Lufthansa Group keeps sole ownership

In a resolute declaration of its commitment to the future of aviation excellence, the Lufthansa Group has officially announced its decision to maintain sole ownership …

Canada has selected Boeing’s P-8A Poseidon as its multi-mission aircraft
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Canada secures Boeing P-8A Poseidon aircraft for multi-mission aircraft project

The Government of Canada has inked a Foreign Military Sales letter of offer and acceptance for the procurement of up to 16 Boeing P-8A Poseidon …

Representatives from SAMI and Embraer at the official MoU signing © Embraer
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SAMI and Embraer ink MoU for defence collaboration

SAMI, the national defence and security leader and a public investment fund (PIF) company, alongside Embraer, has officially signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to …

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