May 23, 2022

Air France-KLM considering €500 million private equity loan to pay off state aid

Air France-KLM has announced that it is in negotiations with private equity Firm Apollo Global Management over a potential €500 million capital injection which will be used to partially repay French state aid connected to one of its engineering and maintenance units which owns a pool of engines. The deal will not involve any equity …

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GE Aviation completes testing of Passport engine using 100% SAF

Aircraft & Engines

GE Aviation has completed successful testing of its Passport long-range business aviation engine using 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), a lower carbon alternative jet fuel. The Passport engine today can operate on approved SAF and the recent testing shows the capability of the engine to run on 100% SAF. Currently, SAF approved for use is …

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Textron Aviation adds mobile service location in Madrid

MRO & Production

Capitalising on its continued growth in Europe, Textron Aviation has opened a new mobile service location in Madrid, Spain. The Madrid-Barajas Airport location will act as an extension of its factory service centre in Valencia, to initially support in-region customers who own Cessna Citation jets and Caravan turboprops. This new location will offer additional flexibility …

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Leonardo introduces C-27J Spartan Next Generation with new Fire Fighter configuration

Aircraft & Engines

Leonardo’s C-27J Spartan Next Generation reaffirms its versatility for multi-mission capabilities with a new Fire Fighter configuration, equipped with a second generation, roll-on/roll-off Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System (MAFFS II). Dealing with environmental emergencies is an increasingly complex challenge that requires integrated problem-solving management and the implementation of multiple, latest-generation, strategic and technological tools to …

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FAI Technik completes another complex Bombardier Global Express refit project

MRO & Production

Nuremberg, Germany-based MRO, FAI Technik GmbH, part of the FAI Aviation Group and subsidiary of German special mission operator, FAI rent-a-jet has completed another Bombardier Global Express refit project, following the successful completion of its award-winning Project Pearl in 2020. The project also included 30/60/120/240-month inspections and new paint. Following 20,000 manhours of work, it …

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Pegasus Airlines appoints Onur Dedeköylü as Chief Commercial Officer

People

Onur Dedeköylü, who has been working as Senior Vice President for Marketing at Pegasus Airlines since 2010 and who has made significant contributions to the company’s ancillary product management, digital transformation and building the Pegasus brand, has been appointed Chief Commercial Officer. He will manage the commercial division, consisting of sales, network planning, marketing, revenue …

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BOC Aviation delivers first of seven Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft to Turkish Airlines

Aircraft & Engines

Aircraft lessor BOC Aviation has delivered the first of seven new Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft on lease to Turkish Airlines. All seven aircraft are part of the company’s existing order book and will be powered by CFM LEAP-1B engines. “We are delighted to build on our 18-year relationship with Turkish Airlines and to support …

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MTU Maintenance Hannover puts extension buildings into operation

MRO & Production

MTU Maintenance Hannover has inaugurated its extensive plant expansion with an opening ceremony. The new extension consists of a workshop for engine maintenance and a modern office building. The construction time was about two years in each case. Construction of the factory hall began in autumn 2019. MTU gradually ramped up operations from November 2021 …

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Air France-KLM considering €500 million private equity loan to pay off state aid

GE Aviation completes testing of Passport engine using 100% SAF

Textron Aviation adds mobile service location in Madrid

Leonardo introduces C-27J Spartan Next Generation with new Fire Fighter configuration

FAI Technik completes another complex Bombardier Global Express refit project

Pegasus Airlines appoints Onur Dedeköylü as Chief Commercial Officer

BOC Aviation delivers first of seven Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft to Turkish Airlines

MTU Maintenance Hannover puts extension buildings into operation

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