11 October 2023

E195-E2 jet in Luxair livery

Luxair signs firm order for four Embraer E195-E2 jets

Luxair, the official airline of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, has confirmed an order for four E195-E2 jets from Embraer. These aircraft will serve as a valuable addition to Luxair’s recent procurement of larger narrow-body planes. The order encompasses four E195-E2s, accompanied by two additional options and three purchase rights for potential future acquisitions. The […]

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Airbus Helicopters' demonstrator FlightLab has successfully tested an electric flight control system

Airbus Helicopters successfully tests electric flight control system

Airbus Helicopters’ demonstrator FlightLab has successfully tested an electric flight control system in preparation of a new human machine interface (HMI) that will equip CityAirbus NextGen, Airbus’ eVTOL prototype. This milestone represents an important step towards ushering in a new generation of electric-powered urban air mobility aircraft.  The pilot controls have been considerably simplified thanks to the

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GAT will open a new Flight Solutions Group office in Antalya, Turkiye

GA Telesis adds another Flight Solutions Group office in Turkiye

GA Telesis (GAT), the pioneering leader in integrated aviation services, has announced its continued expansion in the Eurasia Region with the addition of another Flight Solution Group (FSG) office in Turkiye. Based in Antalya, Turkiye, the new office marks a significant milestone in the GAT’s global expansion efforts. This strategic movedemonstrates the Flight Solution Group’s

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LHT will provide aircraft transition services for 29 of CAL's aircraft

Lufthansa Technik provides aircraft transition services for CAL

Lufthansa Technik AG (LHT) has been awarded a contract from China Airlines (CAL) for aircraft transition services. The Taiwan-based carrier and the the leading MRO provider have recently signed a three-year contract covering the transition of 12 Boeing 737-800s and 17 Airbus A330s of China Airlines’ leased aircraft. A total of 29 projects will take

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Qantas

Qantas plans for board renewal in recognition of reputational issues

The Qantas Board has announced plans for board renewal in recognition of the reputational issues facing the Group and to support restoration of trust in the company. Chairman Richard Goyder will retire prior to the Annual General Meeting (AGM) in late 2024. As announced in May, non-executive director Michael L’Estrange will retire at this year’s

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Rendering of London Oxford Airport’s new R&D Science Park

London Oxford Airport secures green light for R&D Science Park

London Oxford Airport has released that it will break-ground on its all-new, self-funded R&D Science Park in January 2024. This follows the successful planning application of the £48 million development, which was approved last summer.  Demolition of the original buildings has already started, paving the way for the new 200,000-ft² facility, which the airport hopes

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