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AEI delivers Aloha Air Cargo B737-300SF

Aeronautical Engineers announces, that it has delivered a B737-300SF 9 Pallet Freighter to Aloha Air Cargo of Hawaii. The aircraft is a high gross weight Boeing 737-300 and was built in 1995. This is AEI’s 9th of the anticipated 30+ freighters to be delivered in 2014. AEI’s B737-300SF 9 Pallet Configuration shall provide Aloha Air Cargo with an Ancra CLS capable of carrying multiple ULD’s including 9 88”x125” AAA Containers/pallets, P1 to P9 or 6 96”x126” ULD’s.

TrueNoord strengthens fleet with eight-aircraft sales agreement with NAC

Wednesday May 1, 2024

TrueNoord has finalised a sale agreement for an additional eight aircraft with Nordic Aviation Capital (NAC) © TrueNoord

Specialist regional aircraft lessor TrueNoord has finalised a sales agreement for an additional eight aircraft with Nordic Aviation Capital (NAC). This portfolio of aircraft, comprising one Dash 8-400 and seven E190s, will expand TrueNoord’s fleet of new and... Read More »

Estonia accuses Russia of GPS signal interference in Baltic region

Wednesday May 1, 2024

GPS jamming prompted Finnair to halt flights to Tartu until alternative solutions are implemented ©AirTeamImages

Estonia has accused Russia of breaching international airspace regulations by disrupting GPS signals. According to REUTERS, Margus Tsahkna, Estonia’s Foreign Minister, stated that the interference in Estonian airspace caused disruptions to civil aviation... Read More »

IAG Cargo enhances Madrid hub with €1.5 million investment in perishables facility

Wednesday May 1, 2024

IAG Cargo has invested €1.5 million into its perishable’s facility at its Madrid hub © IAG Cargo

IAG Cargo, the cargo division of International Airlines Group (IAG), has recently injected €1.5 million into the enhancement of its temperature-controlled perishables facility in Madrid, Spain. This investment is part of a total €12 million allocated to bo... Read More »

StandardAero unveils hangar expansion in Augusta, Georgia

Wednesday May 1, 2024

StandardAero, in collaboration with Augusta Regional Airport (AGS), Augusta Economic Development Authority, and the state of Georgia, has announced the upcoming addition of an 80,500 ft² hangar expansion to its Augusta Business Aviation MRO facility. The cons... Read More »

SAS takes delivery of one A320neo from ACG

Wednesday May 1, 2024

Aviation Capital Group (ACG), a premier global full-service aircraft asset manager, has delivered one new Airbus A320neo aircraft on long-term lease to Scandinavian Airlines (SAS). Featuring CFM International LEAP-1A engines, this is the eleventh aircraft sche... Read More »

Pan Am Flight Academy introduces Airbus A330 FFS at Miami training centre

Wednesday May 1, 2024

Inside the A330 FFS © Pan Am Flight Academy

Pan Am Flight Academy has announced the arrival of its latest addition, a Level D Airbus A330 full-flight simulator (FFS). This cutting-edge simulator, formerly located in Bahrain, has now been installed at the new Pan Am Flight Academy training centre situate... Read More »

Turkish Airlines, Airbus and Rolls-Royce strengthen partnership

Tuesday April 30, 2024

Turkish Airlines, Airbus, and Rolls-Royce came together at Turkish Airlines’ headquarters in Istanbul to commemorate the momentous order for 150 A321neo and 80 A350-family aircraft placed in December 2023. The gathering was attended by distinguished figures ... Read More »

Air France-KLM Group reports loss in first quarter 2024 despite increase in passenger numbers

Tuesday April 30, 2024

In the first quarter of 2024, Air France-KLM Group saw a notable increase in passenger numbers, welcoming 20.9 million travellers, marking a 6.2% rise from the previous year. With capacity expanding by 4.5% and traffic growing by 5.0%, the load factor experien... Read More »

U.S. Air Force awards Boeing contract for additional MH-139As

Tuesday April 30, 2024

The MH-139A is a multi-mission helicopter designed for patrol, search and rescue, and troop and cargo transport © Boeing

The U.S. Air Force has awarded Boeing a US$178 million contract to produce seven MH-139A aircraft and provide sustainment and training support, bringing the total number of aircraft under contract to 26. “Building the Grey Wolf fleet and paving the way towar... Read More »

MTU Aero Engines soars with strong first-quarter performance

Tuesday April 30, 2024

MTU Aero Engines (MTU) achieved adjusted revenue of €1.67 billion in the first quarter of 2024, marking an 8% increase compared to the same period in 2023 (1-3/2023: €1.54 billion). Adjusted EBIT2 reached €218 million, up from €212 million in the prior... Read More »

Phill Godfrey appointed Chief Sustainability Officer at Collins Aerospace

Tuesday April 30, 2024

Collins Aerospace (Collins) has appointed Phill Godfrey as Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO), succeeding former Collins CSO LeAnn Ridgeway upon her retirement. In his new capacity, Godfrey will spearhead the implementation of sustainable strategies across Col... Read More »

ACIA Aero Leasing delivers first ATR 72-500 bulk freighter to Pattaya Airways

Tuesday April 30, 2024

Pattaya Airways has taken delivery of the first ATR 72-500 bulk freighter © ACIA Aero Leasing

ACIA Aero Leasing (ACIA), a regional aircraft lessor, has reported the delivery of the first of two ATR 72-500 bulk freighters to Thailand’s newest airline, Pattaya Airways. Pattaya Airways received the aircraft (MSN745) earlier in April 2024, with the secon... Read More »

Boeing takes over GKN Aerospace St. Louis

Monday April 29, 2024

Boeing, GKN Aerospace have closed the deal for the St. Louis site

Boeing has closed a deal with GKN Aerospace St. Louis and its parent company, Melrose Industries, to continue the manufacturing of critical components that support the U.S. government and its allies. The agreement between Boeing and GKN immediately transitions... Read More »

SAS to join SkyTeam alliance

Monday April 29, 2024

SAS is joining the SkyTeam alliance © SAS

SkyTeam and SAS have officially signed an Alliance Adherence Agreement (AAA), serving as an important step toward SAS’ official entry into the global airline alliance. SkyTeam and SAS are committed to ensuring a seamless transition for all customers. From Se... Read More »

Pratt & Whitney awarded F100 engine maintenance contract for Saudi Arabia’s F-15s

Monday April 29, 2024

Pratt & Whitney has been awarded an F100 engine contract for a material management programme by Saudi Arabia’s Middle East Propulsion Company (MEPC), the prime contractor of the Saudi Ministry of Defence for F100 engine sustainment services. The maintena... Read More »

Honeywell develops innovative sensor for Lilium Jet

Monday April 29, 2024

Honeywell has been selected by Lilium to supply propulsion unit position sensors for the company’s Lilium Jet. Honeywell designed these sensors, known as “resolvers,” specifically for the needs of the Lilium Jet. The sensors will play a critical role... Read More »

Embraer plans US$390 million investment in Brazil

Monday April 29, 2024

Embraer announced an investment of US$390 million during the visit of the President of Brazil, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, to the company's headquarters in São José dos Campos © Embraer

Embraer has unveiled its plan to invest approximately US$390 million and recruit 900 additional employees in the current year in Brazil. The announcement was made during the visit of the President of Brazil, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, to the company’s h... Read More »

Abdelouahab El Fettouhi takes the helm at Spairliners

Monday April 29, 2024

Spairliners, a joint venture between Lufthansa Technik and Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance, has announced the appointment of Abdelouahab El Fettouhi as its new Managing Director and CEO, commencing from March 1, 2024. He joins Michael V... Read More »

IBC Advanced Alloys shifts focus to profitable Copper Alloys division

Monday April 29, 2024

IBC Advanced Alloys has announced its strategic shift towards its profitable Copper Alloys division in Franklin, Ind., while ceasing production this summer at its Massachusetts beryllium-aluminium alloy plant due to insufficient long-term demand for cast beryl... Read More »

IndiGo strengthens fleet with order for 30 Airbus A350-900 aircraft

Friday April 26, 2024

IndiGo is introducing wide-body aircraft into its fleet with an order for A350-900 aircraft © Airbus

IndiGo, India’s leading airline, has finalised a firm order for 30 A350-900 aircraft, marking a significant expansion opportunity for IndiGo to broaden its network and connect various Indian metros to destinations worldwide. These aircraft will be equipp... Read More »