May 10, 2022

Embraer and NAC sign first P2F conversion deal for up to ten E190F/E195Fs

Nordic Aviation Capital (NAC), the regional aircraft leasing company, will become a launch lessor of Embraer’s E-Jet passenger-to-freighter (P2F) conversion. NAC and Embraer have reached an agreement in principle to take up to ten conversion slots for E190F/E195F aircraft, with first deliveries starting in 2024. Aircraft for conversion will come from NAC’s existing E190/E195 fleet. …

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Jet Aviation extends line maintenance services to FBO in Zurich

MRO & Production

Jet Aviation is offering a line maintenance service through its new hangar facility in Zurich. The facility is authorizsed to perform line maintenance on a range of business aircraft, including the Gulfstream series, with immediate effect. Situated at Jet Aviation’s Zurich North FBO, the facility will initially receive approval under an extension of the company’s …

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Lufthansa Group becomes first European customer for Boeing 777-8 freighter

Aircraft & Engines

The Lufthansa Group will continue its strategic decision to strengthen Lufthansa Cargo with an order for seven Boeing 777-8 freighters, the industry’s newest twin-engine freighter. The Group has also placed a new order for two 777 freighters to add to its cargo fleet, providing extra cargo capacity in the near-term until the delivery of its …

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C&L Engine Solutions purchases 14 CF34 engines

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C&L Engine Solutions, a C&L Aviation Group company, has purchased 14, CF34-3B1 engines to support the 50-passenger CRJ200 series airliner and corporate operators of the Bombardier Challenger 604, 605 and 850 jets. “These engines are a great opportunity for C&L to work with operators on creative solutions to help keep their aircraft flying,” said Tim …

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Savback Helicopters debuts ultra-light Zefhir helicopter

Aircraft & Engines

Savback Helicopters is bringing the Italian-built two-seat Zefhir helicopter at the Private Flyer show, part of The Elite Series, at Wycombe Air Park this week. The Zefhir helicopter, developed by CURTI Aerospace, has been designed for the discerning private pilot as a high-quality, two-seat single-turbine aircraft. Its airframe and components have been designed to meet …

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Nathan Burkitt named COO of new UK carrier Hans Airways

People

The Board of Hans Airways, the UK’s new long-haul airline planning regular scheduled flights from Birmingham to India, has promoted Nathan Burkitt to Chief Operating Officer. Burkitt has worked with the start up since December 2019, supporting CEO Satnam Saini, selecting and overseeing pilot and cabin crew recruitment and training in his original role as Director …

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Israel Aerospace Industries and 2Excel Aviation successfully complete demonstration of IAI’s Maritime Heron UAS

Military & Defense

Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) and 2Excel Aviation have successfully completed a demonstration of IAI’s Maritime Heron UAS in a series of live, Beyond Visual Line of Sight maritime search and ISR scenarios. The demonstration was based out of West Wales Airport in Aberporth, Wales. Attending the demonstration were in-person and virtual observers from the UK …

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MAAS Aviation predicts colourful horizons ahead

Other News

MAAS Aviation, recognised as an expert in aircraft painting and exterior coatings, continues to see mounting optimism in the aviation sector as it reports a buoyant start to 2022. Chief Commercial Officer, Richard Marston, comments: “The industry is seeing strong post-pandemic growth as travel restrictions ease and we go back to everyday life. With more …

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Altavair opens new office in Dublin