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September 23, 2023

The new production line officially opened with a ribbon-cutting ceremony

Britten-Norman sees manufacturing of Islander aircraft return to UK

September 22, 2023

Britten-Norman, the British aircraft manufacturer, has begun the manufacture of its iconic Islander aircraft back on English soil. The company transitioned its manufacturing operations to …

KONGSBERG will supply parts for the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter programme, starting in 2025

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KONGSBERG lands NOK1.2 bn deal for F-35 Joint Strike Fighter deliveries

September 22, 2023

Norway’s Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (KONGSBERG) has signed an agreement with Lockheed Martin worth NOK 1.2 billion to supply parts for the F-35 Joint Strike …

IAI, Ascent Aviation Services partner for Boeing 777-300ER P2F conversions

September 22, 2023

Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) and Marana Aerospace Solutions, doing business as Ascent Aviation Services (Ascent), have officially entered into a long-term collaboration aimed at establishing a conversion facility dedicated to transforming Boeing 777-300ER passenger planes into freighters. Under this comprehensive agreement, IAI is slated to oversee the conversion of two lines of Boeing B777-300ER aircraft,

Supernal to open R&D facility in Fremont, California

September 22, 2023

Supernal LLC, Hyundai Motor Group’s (HMG) Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) company, will open its primary R&D facility in Fremont, California. This marks the third — and final — facility Supernal will open this year, following announcements of the company’s engineering headquarters in Irvine, Calif., and policy and commercial hub in Washington, D.C. Supernal selected Fremont owing to its proximity

Official opening of Southampton Airport's runway extension

Southampton Airport officially opens runway extension

September 22, 2023

Southampton Airport has marked the official opening of its runway extension as part of its goal to expand capacity and adapt to modern airline fleets. Local business representatives and senior political figures including MPs Paul Holmes, Caroline Noakes, Royston Smith and Steve Brine, as well as Cabinet Members at Eastleigh Borough and Southampton City Council, joined Southampton Airport’s

Ryanair is trimming its winter schedule at © Dublin Airport

Ryanair cuts 17 routes at Dublin Airport, relocates 19 aircraft

September 22, 2023

Ryanair is set to trim its winter schedule at Dublin Airport, axing 17 routes for the season. This decision stems from several factors, including rising passenger charges, the airport’s capital expenditure choices and the absence of a significant environmental incentive programme. Furthermore, the airline will be relocating its fleet of 19 Boeing Gamechanger aircraft to

VAS Aero Services unveils refreshed corporate brand identity

September 22, 2023

VAS Aero Services, a global leader in aviation logistics and aftermarket services, has launched its new corporate brand identity with the introduction of its new “heritage green” logo – a nod to previous VAS branding and enhanced aligned tagline, “a Satair service company”. Encompassing the new logo, new corporate colours and type font, as

Textron and NetJets have signed an agreement for up to 1,500 Citation jets

NetJets and Textron Aviation sign massive deal for up to 1,500 Cessna Citation jets

September 21, 2023

Textron Aviation and NetJets® have announced a record-breaking fleet agreement which includes the option for NetJets to purchase up to 1,500 Cessna Citation business jets over the coming 15 years. This agreement sees NetJets expand its existing fleet agreement, including options for a growing number of aircraft each year. This will enable the company to

LHT has welcomed Maria Cilia and Pat Foley to its European management team

New management appointments at Lufthansa Technik subsidiaries in Europe

September 21, 2023

At two locations of Lufthansa Technik (LHT) subsidiaries in Europe there have been changes in management. Pat Foley has started as CEO and Managing Director of Lufthansa Technik Turbine Shannon, effective since August 1, and Maria Cilia took over the position as Head of Base Maintenance and CEO Lufthansa Technik Malta on September 1. Starting

GKN Aerospace, P&WC collaborate on hybrid-electric flight project

September 21, 2023

GKN Aerospace has signed an agreement with Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) to collaborate on the development of the high-voltage high-power EWIS for the RTX hybrid-electric flight demonstrator project. The agreement involves the development, construction and installation of the electrical wiring system of the demonstrator, which is targeting a 30% improvement in fuel efficiency and reduced

AAR has signed a foreign military distribution agreement with Pall Corporation

AAR signs exclusive foreign military distribution agreement with Pall

September 21, 2023

AAR Corp. has signed an exclusive multi-year foreign military distribution agreement with Pall Corporation. This agreement grants AAR exclusive rights to distribute and market select Pall products to foreign military customers in worldwide territories, with the exception of Japan and South Korea. AAR will plan, stock, and actively promote Pall’s highly engineered filtration products and

Air Nostrum’s livery was produced in-house by J&C Aero’s paint shop

J&C Aero completes 700th aircraft for livery change

September 21, 2023

J&C Aero, an end-to-end aircraft cabin interior solutions provider, has completed its 700th aircraft branding project while producing and installing livery on two Bombardier CRJ200s operated by Spanish regional airline Air Nostrum. Under the project, Air Nostrum’s livery was produced in-house by J&C Aero’s printing shop and delivered to Air Nostrum Engineering and Maintenance Operations

Heston MRO Europe rebrands to Heston Materials

September 21, 2023

Heston MRO Europe, an emerging EU-based aviation components and materials supply organisation, has rebranded to Heston Materials. Following the initial establishment two years ago by Heston Aviation Group, Heston MRO Europe has since developed into a mid-size independent components and materials supplier, substantially outpacing the growth of recovering post-COVID aviation markets. The company has established

GA Telesis promotes Avinash Singh to VP Sales – Asia & Middle East

September 21, 2023

GA Telesis LLC (GAT) has released that Avinash Singh has been promoted to Vice President of Sales – Asia & Middle East within the GA Telesis Engine Services Group (GATES). Singh’s successful track record, deep understanding of the industry and passion for growth, makes him the ideal leader to spearhead GAT’s growth initiatives in these

Fuselage assembly will commence at Aciturri’s state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Spain

Lilium takes huge step closer to type-certification for its eVTOL jet

September 20, 2023

Lilium Air Mobility (Lilium), producer of the first-ever all-electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) jet has announced it has begun work on the assembly of the first of seven fuselages for the seven eVTOL jets that will be used to obtain Lilium Jet type-certification. It is anticipated that the first manned flight for the aircraft

Mc Cauley's newest C780 propeller for the Beechcraft King Air B300 series

McCauley’s newest Beechcraft King Air B300 propeller enters service

September 20, 2023

McCauley Propeller Systems has reported the first delivery and entry into service of its newest C780 propeller for the Beechcraft King Air B300 series, following its successful installation at Textron Aviation’s Tampa Service Centre. The new propeller, which features four aluminium swept blades and a 105-inch diameter, achieved Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) type certification in July

The Airspace L Bins will provide a 60% increase in cabin luggage storage space

Lufthansa to retrofit A320s with ‘Airspace L Bins’

September 20, 2023

Elbe Flugzeugwerke GmbH (EFW), the leading centre of expertise for Airbus Aircraft Conversions (P2F), as well as lightweight components and cabin systems such as the innovative ‘Airspace L Bins,’ has announced that Lufthansa has become the inaugural Airbus customer to adopt the L Bins. Starting in early 2025, Lufthansa will undergo the retrofitting of 38

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IAI, Ascent Aviation Services partner for Boeing 777-300ER P2F conversions

September 22, 2023

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Supernal to open R&D facility in Fremont, California

September 22, 2023

Supernal LLC, Hyundai Motor Group’s (HMG) Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) company, will open its primary R&D facility in Fremont, California. This marks the third — …