22 August 2023

Joramco

Boeing and Joramco partner to launch freighter conversion facility in Jordan

In a significant collaboration, Boeing and Joramco have joined forces to establish a cutting-edge Boeing Converted Freighter (BCF) facility in Amman, Jordan. Joramco is set to pioneer the role of the inaugural MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul) provider in the Middle East, dedicated to facilitating forthcoming Boeing freighter conversions for both domestic and international aircraft. […]

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American Airlines has posted a net loss of US$312 million for the first quarter © American Airlines

American Airlines pilots approve enhanced labour agreement

Following successful negotiations, American Airlines pilots have ratified an improved labour agreement, positioning the carrier as the second major U.S. airline to successfully conclude a revised contract with its highest-compensated employee group. The agreement translates into immediate salary increases of 21% for over 15,000 pilots at American Airlines, with total compensation rising by more than

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The U.S. Army has awarded Airbus a contract for Lakota UH-72a helicopter modernisation

Airbus to modernise U.S. Army Lakota helicopters

The U.S. Army has awarded Airbus a US$27.8 million contract to upgrade the Army National Guard Security & Support Battalion Mission Equipment Package (MEP).       Upgrades to the MEP expand the UH-72A Lakota helicopter’s capabilities to conduct day-and-night operations by providing an advanced moving map, enhanced digital interfaces, new monitors, an airborne mission management system and other system

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Heart Aerospace joins RAA

Swedish electric airplane maker Heart Aerospace joins the Regional Airline Association (RAA), a trade association for North American regional airlines and associated businesses.  As the leading trade body for the North American regional market, the RAA’s connections and relationships with policy makers will give Heart Aerospace a unique insight and ability to help shape the

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Coulson Aviation has secured a ten-year contract with the U.S. Forest Service

U.S. Forest Service and Coulson Aviation secure ten-year airtanker contract

The U.S. Forest Service (USFC) and Coulson Aviation have agreed upon a ten-year indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity Large Airtanker (LAT) firefighting contract, with a value of US$7.2 billion (£5.67 billion). The agreement will provide the basis for operations and maintenance service for Coulson’s C-130H Hercules and Boeing 737 FireLiner™ aircraft. “Coulson is honoured to continue to provide our

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Challenge Group is introducing the B767-300BDSF to its flee

Challenge Group welcomes B767-300BDSF to its fleet

Challenge Group has welcomed the latest addition to its fleet – the B767-300BDSF aircraft. This milestone marks a significant step forward for the company, enhancing its overall capacity and operational flexibility to better serve its customers worldwide. The introduction of the B767 aircraft is part of Challenge Group’s fleet diversification project, designed to adapt to

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