Wednesday September 18, 2024
The U.S. Department of Transportation has granted approval for Alaska Airlines to proceed with its US$1.9 billion acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines, setting the stage for the first major U.S. airline merger in nearly ten years. However, the approval comes with ...
Read More »Wednesday September 18, 2024
Asia Digital Engineering (ADE), the maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) subsidiary of Capital A, and PT Garuda Maintenance Facility Aero Asia Tbk (GMF), an Indonesian MRO provider, have announced their strategic joint investment. This partnership represents...
Read More »Wednesday September 18, 2024
Eve Air Mobility (Eve) has appointed Megha Bhatia as its new Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) based in Melbourne. She will lead Eve's global sales, market intelligence, and government relations divisions. She joins Eve from Jet Support Services, Inc. (JSSI), whe...
Read More »Wednesday September 18, 2024
Satair, an Airbus Services company and a front-runner in the commercial aerospace aftermarket, has announced the opening of its new Logistics & Service Centre in Hamburg, Germany. Situated in the Wilhelmsburg area, the 56,500 m² facility is the largest wa...
Read More »Wednesday September 18, 2024
The Indonesian Air Force has ordered four Airbus H145 helicopters as part of its training modernisation programme. The order was announced at this week's Bali International Airshow. Under the agreement between the Indonesian Air Force and PT Dirgantara Indones...
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Falko Regional Aircraft Limited (Falko) has completed the delivery of four Embraer E175 aircraft on lease to Airlink, South Africa's leading independent regional carrier. The aircraft were delivered on behalf of Falko's managed fund, Falko Regional Aircraft Op...
Read More »Wednesday September 18, 2024
ExecuJet MRO Services Middle East has commenced heavy maintenance checks on South African-registered Embraer Legacy aircraft after receiving regulatory approval. The South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) has officially authorised ExecuJet MRO Services...
Read More »Tuesday September 17, 2024
GKN Aerospace has strengthened its leadership in the aero-engine sector by announcing plans to expand the capacity and efficiency of its advanced manufacturing facility in Trollhättan, Sweden. The new production area, set to be fully operational by 2026, will...
Read More »Tuesday September 17, 2024
Textron Aviation has received approval from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for its new safety management system (SMS) implementation plan, which supports the design and manufacturing of its Cessna and Beechcraft aircraft. This new approval complemen...
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Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney and Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) have signed a master research agreement (MRA) to collaborate on sustainable aviation research. The partnership will explore advanced materials, hydrogen propulsion, advanced m...
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Kellstrom Aerospace has announced the relocation of its Asia office to Aerospace Park, Singapore. This strategic move highlights Kellstrom Aerospace Group's commitment to expanding in Asia, which includes Kellstrom Aerospace, Vortex Aviation and The Aircraft G...
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Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) and Braathens Regional Airways AB (BRA) have announced a long-term wet lease partnership aimed at ensuring reliable and efficient domestic air connectivity within Sweden. Under the agreement, BRA will operate several aircraft on beh...
Read More »Tuesday September 17, 2024
Boeing's 2024 Commercial Market Outlook (CMO) predicts that Africa's commercial airplane fleet will more than double by 2043, driven by a growing, youthful population seeking increased travel opportunities. The region is expected to see deliveries of over 800 ...
Read More »Tuesday September 17, 2024
First Aviation Services Inc., a provider of aircraft parts manufacturing, aircraft component maintenance and related engineering services, has announced its acquisition of Saint Technologies Inc., based in Shannon, Illinois. Founded in 1999, Saint Technologies...
Read More »Monday September 16, 2024
Avolon, a prominent global aviation finance company, has announced its agreement to acquire Castlelake Aviation Limited (CA Ltd) , an entity managed by global alternative investment manager Castlelake L.P. This strategic acquisition is set to boost Avolon's gr...
Read More »Monday September 16, 2024
3TOP Aviation Services (3TOP) has announced the acquisition of an Airbus A320-214, formerly operated by Iberia Express. The aircraft, identified by MSN 1450, is currently stationed at the ecube facility in Castellón, Spain, where it will be dismantled for sur...
Read More »Monday September 16, 2024
Bird Aviation has announced the construction of a new hangar at the old Larnaca Airport, marking a significant expansion of its operations with the addition of a narrow-body aircraft bay. The project, which is being built adjacent to the company's existing han...
Read More »Monday September 16, 2024
StandardAero has signed a non-exclusive agreement with Turkish airline Corendon Airlines to provide maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services for the CFM International LEAP-1B engines powering the carrier's Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft. This agreement marks...
Read More »Monday September 16, 2024
Brussels Airlines has unveiled plans to significantly expand its long-haul fleet by adding three new Airbus A330 aircraft, bringing its total number of wide-body aircraft to 13 over the coming years. This fleet growth is part of a broader strategy to enhance t...
Read More »Monday September 16, 2024
Air Canada released on Sunday, September 15, that it had secured a tentative four-year collective agreement with its pilots' union, avoiding an impending strike or lockout. This last-minute deal was reached just before the airline was set to start cancelling f...
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