Franck Terner is taking over from Alain Bassil at the helm of the European carrier’s aircraft maintenance arm. Alain Bassil himself has taken up extended duties as Chief Operating Officer at Air France.

Leonardo secured additional helicopter orders worth €470 million at Heli-Expo 2023
Italian aerospace, defence and security specialist Leonardo S.p.A. (Leonardo) sold approaching 40 helicopters at Heli-Expo 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia on March 7-9 this year. Deliveries of the aircraft are expected to take place between 2023 and 2026. The sales involve AW139s, AW169s and AW109s which will be used for energy support, rescue and public service