March 3, 2022

ATSG enters commitment with EFW for 29 A330P2F conversions

Air Transport Services Group (ATSG) has committed to a total of 29 Airbus A330 Passenger-to-Freighter (P2F) conversion slots with Elbe Flugzeugwerke (EFW), centre of excellence for Airbus freighter conversions and a joint venture between ST Engineering and Airbus. The commitment reflects a strategic step by ATSG to diversify its existing in-service fleet of 117 aircraft …

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Airbus ramps up pilot training with new facilities in Angoulême, France

Other News

Airbus subsidiary Airbus Flight Academy Europe (AFAE) now has new and fully operational facilities in Angoulême in the south-west of France. Set in 4.7 hectares of grounds, the new, purpose-built facilities which includes a new building of approx. 3200m² will be solely dedicated to the training of new pilots with 14 classrooms and briefing rooms, …

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The Sterling Group acquires West Star Aviation

Financial

West Star Aviation has been acquired by The Sterling Group, an operationally focused middle-market private equity firm from the previous investor Norwest Equity Partners (NEP), a leading middle-market investment firm. “Sterling’s employee-focused approach to its business partnerships and its expertise in the general aviation space makes it the perfect fit for West Star,” said Jim …

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BOC Aviation purchases 11 Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft for lease to Lynx Air

Aircraft & Engines

BOC Aviation has agreed to purchase 11 new Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft from Boeing. The aircraft will be leased to Lynx Air (Lynx) on long-term leases. The aircraft will be powered by CFM LEAP-1B engines and are scheduled for delivery in 2023 and 2024. “We are pleased to be partnering with BOC Aviation for …

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France and Spain launch Tiger MkIII programme

Military & Defense

OCCAR (Organisation for Joint Armament Cooperation), on behalf of the French and Spanish Armament General Directorate, the DGA (Direction Générale de l’Armement) and the DGAM (Dirección General de Armamento y Material) has awarded a contract to Airbus Helicopters for the development, production and initial in-service support of the Tiger MkIII attack helicopter upgrade programme. The …

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Finnair starts negotiations regarding furlough needs arising from closure of Russian airspace

Airlines & Routes

The closure of Russian airspace is causing considerable changes in Finnair’s traffic. Finnair has called employee representatives to discuss plans regarding possible furloughs of up to 90 days, which, if implemented, would impact Finnair flight crews. The estimated need for additional monthly furloughs for pilots ranges from 90 to 200 and for cabin crew from …

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Accelya appoints Jim Davidson to Chief Executive Officer

People

Accelya, a leading provider of technology solutions to the global airline and travel industry, has announced the appointment of Jim Davidson as its Chief Executive Officer. Davidson succeeds John Johnston, who transitioned from the CEO position in November but continues as a special advisor to the Accelya Board of Directors. Davidson will assume the position …

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GKN Aerospace successfully tests new lightweight Turbine Rear Structure concept

MRO & Production

GKN Aerospace engineers in Trollhättan, Sweden, have successfully tested a new lightweight demonstrator of a Turbine Rear Structure (TRS) as part of the Clean Sky-2 Engines research Programme. The purpose of a TRS is to manage the flow from the engine’s low-pressure turbine and maximise the axial thrust. It is a key component in improving …

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