July 1, 2021

Bombardier delivers first two Global 7500 aircraft to Canadian customers

Bombardier has handed over two Global 7500 aircraft to two different Canadian customers, marking the first deliveries of the flagship business jet in Canada. Both aircraft will be managed and offered for charter by Canadian aircraft services provider, Chartright Air Group, and will be based at Toronto’s Pearson International Airport. With production ramped up and […]

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Rolls-Royce once again teams up with Shell – this time zero emissions is the target

Other News, Top Stories

Rolls-Royce and Shell have worked together at times for over a century, and the signing of the latest memorandum of understanding (MOU) which aims to support decarbonization of the aviation industry and make further progress towards net zero carbon emissions. The MoU will expand and accelerate a number of existing areas of cooperation between the

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Southwest Airlines promotes Linda Rutherford to Executive Vice President People & Communications

People

Southwest Airlines has announced the promotion of Senior Vice President and Chief Communications Officer Linda Rutherford to Executive Vice President People & Communications, effective immediately. Rutherford will succeed Bob Jordan in what was the Executive Vice President Corporate Services role, as he pivots to making the CEO transition as smooth as possible and spending time

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MTU Maintenance launches ON-SITEPlus product branding

MRO & Production

MTU Maintenance launches ON-SITEPlus, a larger group of on-site, near-wing and quick-turn services. This development and rebranding of the portfolio underscores the importance of on-site and near wing activities as a means to reduce maintenance cost and extend on-wing times – a trend that has been particularly prevalent during the COVID-19 crisis and is expected

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LATAM selects Aeroxchange as supply chain collaboration platform

Information Technology

LATAM Airlines Group has selected AeroBuy® and AeroRepair® to digitalize purchase and repair order management and automate transactions with its global supply base. As part of the implementation plan, and to support the airline’s international operations, LATAM will be connecting its two back-office systems, both MXI and SAP, to Aeroxchange’s platform. AeroBuy and AeroRepair are web-based applications

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Embraer delivers first limited-edition Phenom 300E aircraft

Aircraft & Engines

Embraer has delivered the first limited-edition Phenom 300E aircraft—part of the Duet collaboration with Porsche—to an undisclosed customer in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The aircraft was delivered at Embraer’s state-of-the-art Global Customer Center in Melbourne, Florida. Duet marks the first-ever collaboration between leading aviation and automotive manufacturers, pairing the fastest and longest-ranged single-pilot-certified jet with the

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Aviator provides ground handling services for new Norwegian airline Flyr

Other News

Aviator Airport Alliance, a full-range provider of aviation services at 15 airports across the Nordics and a family member of Avia Solutions Group, has signed a partnership agreement with new Norwegian airline Flyr for ground handling services. The brand-new, modern airline Flyr had its first passenger flight on June 30, from Oslo to Tromsø. After

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Switzerland selects F-35 Lightning II for future air defense requirements

Military & Defense

The Swiss Federal Council has announced that the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II is the aircraft that has been selected from its new fighter aircraft competition. The Swiss Air Force will receive F-35A aircraft, a sustainment solution tailored to Swiss autonomy requirements, and a comprehensive training program. The F-35 selection will deliver economic and technical

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