July 11, 2023

Rheinmetall plans to build a new factory for the production of F-35A Lightening II fuselage sections

Rheinmetall to build new German factory for manufacture of F-35A Lightening II fuselage sections

Düsseldorf, Germany-based Rheinmetall has announced it is to build new factory premises specifically for the manufacturing of fuselage parts for the F-35A Lightning II multirole combat aircraft. Working closely with American partners Northrop Grumman and Lockheed Martin, the creation of a 60,000-square-metre ultra-modern factory unit will provide a massive boost to German-American defence technology cooperation. Located …

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Quickstep has signed an MoU with Alliance Airlines to support the carrier's Embraer E190 flee

Quickstep signs MoU with Alliance Airlines

MRO & Production

Quickstep Holdings (Quickstep) has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Alliance Aviation Services (Alliance). The MoU opens a period of detailed negotiation to secure formal contracting arrangements in support of Alliance Airlines’ growing fleet of Embraer E190 aircraft. The scope of the MOU is significant and seeks to provide a unique component repair …

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LCI has delivered a trio of emergency medical helicopters to Alidaunia in Italy

LCI delivers three Leonardo AW169 helicopters to Alidaunia

Aircraft & Engines

LCI, a leading aviation company, has delivered three Leonardo AW169 helicopters on long-term lease to the Italian operator, Alidaunia S.r.L. (Alidaunia). The aircraft were all delivered new from Leonardo and are valued at over US$30 million (£23.3 million). They form part of the LCI and SMFL joint venture (JV) fleet, which now totals 57 aircraft. The …

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VAS Aero Services expands inventory with acquisition of two Boeing 737-700 aircraft

MRO & Production

VAS Aero Services, a renowned global leader in aviation logistics and aftermarket services, has acquired two additional B737-700 aircraft. These aircraft will undergo teardown processes for efficient parts harvesting and subsequent marketing. The disassembly of both aircraft will be managed by VAS at Marana, AZ, with the process set to commence in July 2023. With …

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National Jet Express plans to procure two Dash 8-Q400NGs for its operations in Queensland starting July 1.

Rex Group submits response for Australian Antarctic Program bid

Other News

Regional Express Group (Rex) has taken a significant step towards becoming the next aerial operator of the Australian Antarctic Program. Rex recently revealed that it has submitted a response to the Request for Information (RFI) issued by the Australian Antarctic Division (AAD). The AAD’s ambitious program seeks to consolidate highly specialised aerial operations under a …

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