October 4, 2022

Fokker Services and Fokker Techniek to come under one Fokker Services Group umbrella

Having been acquired individually in the earlier half of 2021 by private Dutch investment company Panta Holdings, Fokker Services and Fokker Techniek, formerly part of Fokker Technologies, are to be rebranded and will come under a single Fokker Services Group umbrella. Fokker Services is an independent aerospace service provider, and Fokker Techniek, a leading aircraft […]

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easyJet will become the largest A320 operator to deploy GlobalConnect

easyJet chooses AirFi to trial digital onboard experience

Information Technology, Uncategorized

Technology provider AirFi has been selected by easyJet to support the airline in its ambitions to deliver an industry-leading, digital onboard experience. Starting today (October 4), the airline will initially trial AirFi’s revolutionary portable streaming solution, the AirFi box, which will allow passengers to connect to and browse the onboard shop menu while in flight,

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Queensland Police Service orders five Beechcraft King Air 360 turboprop aircraft

Aircraft & Engines

Textron Aviation has been awarded a contract by the Queensland Police Service for five Beechcraft King Air 360 turboprop aircraft with heavy-weight, cargo door and extended-range options. The Beechcraft King Air fleet will support the Queensland Police Service law enforcement mission and be based in Brisbane, Australia. The King Air 360 aircraft will be equipped with a

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Safran Electrical & Power names Julien Péchalat Finance Vice President

People

As of October 1, 2022, Julien Péchalat is appointed Vice President of Economic and Financial Affairs at Safran Electrical & Power, and will sit on its Executive Committee. Péchalat began his career in 2006 at Ernst & Young as a financial auditor. In 2011, he moved to the United-States and worked first for Ernst &

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Jackson Square Aviation orders six AEI B737-800SF freighter conversions

MRO & Production

Aeronautical Engineers (AEI) has announced that commercial aircraft lessor, Jackson Square Aviation (JSA), has placed an order for six AEI B737-800SF freighter conversions. This agreement represents the first freighter conversion order JSA has placed with AEI. The first two aircraft of the order are slated to enter modification in May 2024, with follow-on aircraft scheduled

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Air Mauritius renews partnership with AFI KLM E&M to support operation of its Airbus fleet

MRO & Production

AFI KLM E&M and Air Mauritius, the national airline of Mauritius, have announced the extension of their long-established partnership in the field of component support for the Mauritian operator’s two A330neo and four A350 Airbus aircraft. The expert services supplied by AFI KLM E&M will cover repairs, access to the spare parts pool and provision

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EASA grants Wizz Air Malta Air Operator Certificate

Airlines & Routes

Wizz Air Malta has been granted an Air Operator Certificate (AOC) by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and an Operating Licence (OL) by the Malta Civil Aviation Directorate (CAD). Wizz Air Malta commenced operations on September 27, 2022, with the first flight taking off from Rome Fiumicino International Airport. The new Wizz Air

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U.S. Army continues to modernise heavy-lift helicopter fleet with order for two more Boeing CH-47F Block II Chinooks

Military & Defense

The U.S. Army is continuing the modernisation of its heavy-lift helicopter fleet with an order for two more Boeing CH-47F Block II Chinooks and long lead funding for additional aircraft. Last year, the Army awarded Boeing a US$136 million contract for the first four CH-47F Block II aircraft, which began production in April 2022. The

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