January 11, 2022

easyJet to explore hydrogen fuel cell propulsion with Cranfield Aerospace Solutions

As part of the company’s commitment to decarbonize aviation, easyJet, one of Europe’s largest airlines, has teamed up with Cranfield Aerospace Solutions (CAeS) to advance the research into a hydrogen fuel cell propulsion unit suitable for commercial aircraft. Currently CAS is developing a hydrogen fuel cell propulsion system for an existing nine-seat Britten-Norman Islander aircraft …

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Azorra orders 22 A220-family aircraft

Aircraft & Engines

Airbus has signed a purchase agreement with Azorra for 22 A220.family aircraft including twenty A220-300s and two ACJ TwoTwenty aircraft. Azorra is a Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA-based aircraft lessor focused on executive, regional and mid-size (crossover) aircraft. Azorra’s purchase is the latest endorsement for the A220-family aircraft and reaffirms the strong market demand for Airbus’ …

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Heston MRO signs purchase agreement for Cairns MRO facility

Financial

Heston MRO, an independent MRO organization, has signed a purchase agreement for the acquisition of the Cairns MRO facility from Jet Aviation. Upon completion, the new acquisition will expand Heston MRO capabilities into full heavy maintenance for regional aircraft, as well as state-of-the-art avionic repair shops for a wider range of aircraft types. Established more than 20 years ago and expanded significantly in 2018, the Cairns …

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London Oxford Airport upgrades Fire and Rescue Service to full-time Category 6

Airports

London Oxford Airport has commenced the New Year with a significant upgrade of its Rescue and Fire Fighting Services (RFFS) to Category 6. The enhanced status follows the introduction of replacement fire tenders, allowing for associated changes in manned resources at the UK’s fifth-busiest business aviation airport. Previously, customers had to pre-book and pay for an …

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Anthony Spaulding joins Magellan team as Executive Vice President

People

Magellan Aviation Group has announced Anthony Spaulding’s return to the organization. He will be joining the Magellan team as Executive Vice President to support interim President & CEO Michimoto “Mitch” Asano. Spaulding brings to Magellan over 35 years of experience in US Naval Aviation, Airline MRO, Engine OEM and Engine Leasing with globally recognized organizations. Mitch Asano …

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Caerdav continues to deliver maintenance support for TUI Airways

MRO & Production

TUI Airways has continued its relationship with Caerdav, a fully-approved and certified MRO and pilot training company based at the St. Athan – Cardiff Airport Aerospace Enterprise Zone in South Wales, UK, placing another four aircraft into the company’s modern MRO facility to undergo a range of maintenance work. Following on from 40 aircraft that …

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France becomes first Airbus H160 law enforcement customer

Aircraft & Engines

The French Armament General Directorate (DGA) has signed a contract, on behalf of the Ministry of Interior, for the procurement and maintenance of ten Airbus H160 helicopters in a law enforcement configuration for the Gendarmerie Nationale. Linked to the contract for the procurement of 169 H160Ms for the French Ministry of Armed Forces, this order …

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