Friday December 1, 2023
In a resolute declaration of its commitment to the future of aviation excellence, the Lufthansa Group has officially announced its decision to maintain sole ownership of Lufthansa Technik (LHT). This decision comes as the aviation industry anticipates a dynami...
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The Government of Canada has inked a Foreign Military Sales letter of offer and acceptance for the procurement of up to 16 Boeing P-8A Poseidon aircraft, marking a significant milestone in the Canadian Multi-Mission Aircraft (CMMA) project. Canada joins a grou...
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SAMI, the national defence and security leader and a public investment fund (PIF) company, alongside Embraer, has officially signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to initiate collaboration in the defence and security sector between Saudi Arabia and Brazil...
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Etihad Airways has announced the commencement of A380 double-decker flights to New York JFK, beginning in April 2024. “The decision to deploy the A380 on the popular New York route aligns with our commitment to meeting customer demand for increased capac...
Read More »Friday December 1, 2023
The first NH90 Sea Tiger embarked on its maiden flight, taking off as scheduled at Airbus Helicopters‘ facility in Donauwörth, Germany. This achievement marks a significant step in fulfilling the German Bundeswehr’s order for 31 NH90 Sea Tiger mul...
Read More »Friday December 1, 2023
SITA eWAS is now deployed across all Swiss International Air Lines’ (SWISS) fleet to enable its pilots to anticipate and avoid adverse weather conditions, like turbulence. SITA eWAS is the only digital weather awareness application on the market today that a...
Read More »Thursday November 30, 2023
Porter Airlines has exercised its purchase rights to secure a firm order for 25 Embraer E195-E2 passenger jets, supplementing its existing 50 firm orders. The North American carrier plans to utilise these new aircraft to expand its renowned service to various ...
Read More »Thursday November 30, 2023
The Eurofighter EK (electronic combat) has received official approval for integration, following recent parliamentary approval by the German budget committee. Airbus, the prime contractor, will equip 15 German Eurofighters with electronic combat capabilities, ...
Read More »Thursday November 30, 2023
Dronamics, the first cargo drone airline with a license to operate in Europe, and Qatar Airways Cargo have announced an interline agreement. The partnership marks the first interline agreement between an international airline and a cargo drone airline. The int...
Read More »Thursday November 30, 2023
Ferrovial, a leading global infrastructure operator, has released that an agreement has been reached for the sale of its entire stake (c.25%) in FGP Topco, parent company of Heathrow Airport Holdings, for £2,368 million. The current book value of Ferrovial’...
Read More »Thursday November 30, 2023
The European Commission has granted approval for a €833 million (SEK 9.5 billion) state aid measure for the recapitalisation of Scandinavian Airlines System (SAS), a decision made under the State aid COVID Temporary Framework. Originally notified by Denmark ...
Read More »Thursday November 30, 2023
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced the adoption of a new aircraft certification policy, designating key flight control changes as “major.” This policy shift comes in response to the flight control system implicated in the fatal...
Read More »Wednesday November 29, 2023
Ecojet, the newly launched airline with a vision to be the green flag carrier of Britain, has entered into a strategic agreement with ZeroAvia. The collaboration aims to see the deployment of up to 70 hydrogen-electric engines, marking a significant step towar...
Read More »Wednesday November 29, 2023
Lilium, developer of the first all-electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) jet, has received Design Organization Approval from its primary regulatory authority, the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). The award marks a major milestone for Lili...
Read More »Wednesday November 29, 2023
Boeing will build an additional 15 KC-46A Pegasus tankers under a Lot 10 contract awarded by the U.S. Air Force valued at US$2.3 billion (£1.8 billion). To date 153 KC-46A multi-mission aerial refuelers are on contract globally, providing advanced capability ...
Read More »Wednesday November 29, 2023
Executive Vice President and Chief of Staff, Carina Malmgren Heander has decided to retire from her position at SAS. She will officially step down from her role on February 1, 2024. However, she will continue to serve as a senior advisor to CEO Anko van der We...
Read More »Wednesday November 29, 2023
easyJet achieved a record performance during summer 2023, despite high fuel costs and the challenges arising from the external operational environment, thanks to initiatives implemented over the past year and a half. Supported by strong consumer demand, the co...
Read More »Wednesday November 29, 2023
ÖAMTC Air Rescue and Airbus Helicopters have inked a new contract for two H135 helicopters during the third edition of European Rotors. The announcement follows an initial contract for five H135s signed at the end of 2020. ÖAMTC Air Rescue operates 31 H135 h...
Read More »Wednesday November 29, 2023
Grupo EULEN, a leader in providing services and innovative solutions to companies, has announced the signing of three major contracts during this last quarter. These partnerships solidify Grupo EULEN’s position in the U.S. aviation scene and reflect its ...
Read More »Tuesday November 28, 2023
L3Harris Technologies has finalised an agreement for the acquisition of its Commercial Aviation Solutions (CAS) business by an affiliate of TJC L.P. (formerly known as The Jordan Company) for US$800 million. The deal comprises a US$700 million cash purchase pr...
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