November 30, 2022

NetJets to become launch customer for Bombardier Global 8000 jet with major order

Long-time Bombardier customer and owner of the largest private jet fleet, NetJets is to become the launch customer for the new Bombardier Global 8000 jet. A subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, NetJets has placed an order for four Global 8000 jets and has also converted eight of its current orders to the new model, so adding …

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Atlas Air Worldwide shareholders approve proposed acquisition by investor group

Financial

Atlas Air Worldwide, a leading global provider of outsourced aircraft and aviation operating services, has reported that its shareholders voted to approve the company’s pending acquisition by an investor group led by funds managed by affiliates of Apollo Global Management together with investment affiliates of J.F. Lehman & Company and Hill City Capital at its …

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easyJet will open a new base at Birmingham Airport next spring

easyJet to add eighth aircraft to its Belfast base

Airlines & Routes

easyJet has revealed its plans for expansion at Belfast International Airport, announcing that an additional Airbus A320-family aircraft will be based in Belfast this summer. The airline has also announced it will launch a new summer route between Belfast and the popular Greek island of Rhodes. The 186-seat A320neo aircraft will be based in Belfast …

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Clean Aviation SWITCH project to advance hybrid-electric and water-enhanced turbofan technologies

MRO & Production

A group of aerospace technology companies have announced the formation of a collaborative consortium to develop hybrid-electric and water-enhanced turbofan technology for future aircraft propulsion systems, supported by the European Union Clean Aviation Joint Undertaking (Clean Aviation). MTU Aero Engines AG (MTU), Pratt & Whitney, Collins Aerospace (Collins), GKN Aerospace, Airbus and others aim to …

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Eve signs LOI with first vertiport operator partner Bluenest by Globalvia

Other News

Eve Air Mobility (Eve) has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with Bluenest, a company powered by Globalvia dedicated to innovation in advanced air mobility with a focus on vertiport infrastructure, to supply Eve’s Urban Air Traffic Management (UATM) software solution in support of future Vertiport Automation Systems. As part of the agreement, the companies …

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Air Corsica takes delivery of ATR 72-600 with brand-new PW127XT engines

Aircraft & Engines

Regional aircraft manufacturer ATR has delivered the first ATR 72-600 with the brand new PW127XT engine to launch customer Air Corsica. Following a firm order for five new ATR 72-600s announced a year ago at the Dubai Airshow, this delivery marks an important step in Air Corsica’s fleet upgrade and sustainable development. Air Corsica’s passengers …

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VoltAero names Martin Füllenbach as Independent Director and Hervé Blanc as Advisory Board Member

People

VoltAero has appointed two additions to its governance team: Martin Füllenbach as an independent director and Hervé Blanc as an advisory board member. Together, they bring a depth of knowledge in electrical and power applications, as well as top-level managerial expertise in aircraft propulsion and systems. Martin Füllenbach is CEO and Chairman of the Board of SolydEra, …

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Viva Air Colombia goes live with IFS Cloud for Aviation Maintenance Solution

Information Technology

Tsunami Tsolutions (Tsunami) has released that Viva Air, Colombia’s premier ultra-low-cost airline, is now operating with the IFS Cloud for aviation maintenance solutions after a successful implementation and fleet migration. The IFS solution is being employed as Viva Air’s enterprise-wide fleet engineering and maintenance management system. Viva Air has partnered with Tsunami based upon the …

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