8 December 2022

End of an era as last-ever Boeing 747 “Jumbo Jet” leaves Everett factory

It was a day for nostalgia at Boeing Co. on December 6 as the last-ever 747 Jumbo Jet, a 747-8 freighter left the company’s plant in Everett, Washington for completion before being delivered to Atlas Air early next year. It was 54 years ago that the first-ever 747 rolled off the production line at the …

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Travel chaos predicted for thousands at multiple UK airports this Christmas as Border Force to go on strike

Staff at the UK’s Border Force which provides personnel at airports and ferry ports to check the passports of incoming and outgoing passengers are to go on strike over the festive season. It has been announced by the Public and Commercial Services Union (PCS) which represents Border Force members that there will be two phases …

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3TOP Aviation Services acquires another Boeing 737-900 for disassembly

3TOP Aviation Services (3TOP), a renowned aviation asset management and trading company specialising in aftermarket inventory support solutions, has announced the acquisition of another Boeing 737-900 aircraft, its third in the last six months. Chris Emechete, CEO at 3TOP, commented: “We’re focused on acquiring a select range of asset types which fit neatly within our …

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Boeing delivers first of four P-8A aircraft to New Zealand

On December 7, New Zealand received the first of four Boeing P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft. The milestone comes four years after the New Zealand Government entered into an agreement with the U.S. Navy for the P-8A aircraft. Boeing Defence Australia will provide sustainment services for New Zealand’s fleet with the support of the P-8 International …

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GE Aerospace to develop Service Technology Acceleration Centre

GE Aerospace is developing a new site dedicated to advancing inspection repair and overhaul technology that will be used at aviation service shops around the world. GE plans to invest US$14 million (£11.5 million) and bring 50 salary jobs over the next two years to the Services Technology Acceleration Centre (STAC), located in the Cincinnati …

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Baltic Ground Services renews contract with Ryanair

Baltic Ground Services (BGS), a full-range provider of aviation services and a family member of Avia Solutions Group, has extended its partnership with low-cost airline Ryanair. Under the renewed partnership agreement, BGS will provide Ryanair with into-plane fuelling at Riga International Airport, Latvia. The companies will be working together for at least one more year. …

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WestJet Cargo confirms launch of four new Boeing 737-800 Freighters in March 2023

WestJet Cargo, the air cargo division of WestJet, has spent the last few months putting a solid structure in place in order to take its cargo activities to another level. The company confirmed that it will launch four dedicated Boeing 737-800 freighters on March 26, 2023 to massively increase its operations, thereby meeting the growing …

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Hyperion Aero Capital launches new aircraft financing platform

Hyperion Aero Capital PLC (Hyperion) has launched an aircraft funding platform focused on providing financing for long-term cargo leasing and leased business jets. Hyperion has been established to combine decades of experience in aviation fleet management with financing to provide a range of currency-agnostic hybrid opportunities including debt, equity and convertible instruments for aircraft financing. …

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Air Greenland becomes latest A330neo operator

Air Greenland has taken delivery of an A330-800 wide-body aircraft, becoming the latest operator of the type.  The A330neo will replace previous-generation aircraft in the company’s fleet, reducing operating cost, improving environmental efficiency while offering an unrivalled passenger experience. Air Greenland’s A330neo will comfortably accommodate 305 passengers, featuring 42 premium-class seats and 263 economy-class seats. Air …

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