United reports November 2015 operational performance

Singapore-based lessor Avation has exercised purchase rights for five ATR 72-600 aircraft under their long-term framework agreement signed in 2011, with deliveries scheduled for 2028 and 2029. The latest order brings Avation’s total commitments with ATR to 5... Read More »

FACC expects continued growth through to 2030, supported by current market forecasts, and plans to invest around €350 million in new technologies and the expansion of its global footprint. As part of this strategy, the company is further strengthening its ke... Read More »

IBA, the aviation intelligence and advisory company, has announced two senior promotions within its Technical and Asset Management division, alongside the forthcoming retirement of Technical Director Paul Brooker at the end of March 2026. Denis Brailsford has ... Read More »

In a significant milestone for India’s aviation sector, Noida International Airport (NIA) and Akasa Air, one of the country’s fastest-growing airlines, have announced a strategic partnership to establish Akasa Air’s first maintenance, repair and overhaul... Read More »

PennAero has announced the completion of its acquisition of TriMas Corporation’s aerospace assets, bringing together two established manufacturers to form a broader and more capable independent supplier serving the global aerospace, defence, space and advanc... Read More »

Atlas Air Worldwide has placed a landmark firm order for 20 Airbus A350F freighters, marking the largest order ever for the next-generation aircraft and establishing Atlas as the type’s biggest customer. The A350F fleet will be deployed to support Atlas’s ... Read More »

Juneyao Group, one of China’s leading aviation companies, and Lufthansa Technik have entered into an exclusive, landmark agreement for comprehensive engine overhaul services, marking their first long-term partnership of this kind. Covering more than 40 engin... Read More »

IAT Leasing Limited (IAT)) has announced its role in arranging the acquisition and ongoing lease management of a portfolio of ten Airbus A330 freighter aircraft currently leased to Amazon Air and operated by Alaska Airlines. The aircraft were acquired from fun... Read More »

FL Technics Wheels and Brakes has appointed Vytautas Jankauskas as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Vytautas brings extensive international leadership experience to the role, most recently serving as CEO of BAA Training Vietnam, where he led organisation... Read More »

Embraer has officially presented the KC-390 Millennium multi-mission military transport aircraft to Wojskowe Zakłady Lotnicze Nr 2 S.A. (WZL-2) in Bydgoszcz, Poland, marking the first concrete step in the strategic cooperation between the two companies. The m... Read More »

Airbus Helicopters has announced a series of new orders and agreements spanning emergency medical services and law enforcement operators in Europe and Japan, reinforcing continued demand for its H135, H140 and H145 helicopter platforms. Japan’s National Poli... Read More »

Astronics Corporation has been selected by Boeing to supply fuel tank access doors for the Boeing 737 MAX aircraft programme. Nick Stevenson, President of Astronics PECO, commented: “We have a long-standing and valued partnership with Boeing, and we are plea... Read More »

Thomas Global Systems has marked the opening of its expanded engineering and advanced manufacturing facility in Irvine, California, coinciding with the company’s 70th anniversary. The milestone reflects Thomas Global Systems’ ongoing investment in engineer... Read More »

When you consider that a commercial aircraft fuselage such as that belonging to the Boeing 737 MAX or Airbus 320neo families of aircraft is made up of many thousands of repairable and or replaceable parts, and the same applies to engines such as the CFM Intern... Read More »

There are several advantages to leasing an aircraft over buying it, especially if you are a new operator, are looking at a rapid expansion programme, need flexibility to adapt to changing market demands, or want to test new routes. With the option of a straigh... Read More »

Aergo Capital has promoted Aengus Whelan to Chief Commercial Officer, expanding his responsibilities to lead the company’s global commercial strategy. Whelan joined Aergo in 2024 as Chief Trading Officer, where he oversaw aircraft acquisitions and sales and ... Read More »

EirTrade has received full planning permission from Mayo County Council to significantly expand its facility at Ireland West Airport Knock, strengthening its aircraft disassembly and maintenance capabilities. The development will extend the company’s existin... Read More »

Estonian-founded SkySelect, an AI-powered procurement platform for aviation parts, has raised US$9 million in new funding. Airlines currently face significant operational and financial challenges linked to parts sourcing. Globally, carriers hold around US$50 b... Read More »

Bell Textron has announced that the National Transmission Company South Africa (NTCSA) has signed a purchase agreement for seven Bell 407GXi helicopters to support a range of utility operations. The aircraft will be deployed for high-voltage powerline maintena... Read More »

Precision Aviation Services, a subsidiary of Precision Aviation Group, Inc. (PAG), has been approved as an Authorised Autopilot Installer (AAI) for the Thales and StandardAero StableLight Autopilot System. The next-generation four-axis autopilot is designed sp... Read More »