2024

EFW cabin interior panels with info display area before milling

EFW reaches milestone with six million lightweight panels produced

Elbe Flugzeugwerke GmbH (EFW), Airbus’ competence centre for passenger-to-freighter conversions (P2F), lightweight components and cabin systems, has achieved a significant milestone by producing a total of six-million lightweight panels at its facilities in Dresden and Kodersdorf (Görlitz). As a first-tier supplier to Airbus for over three decades, EFW’s innovative products are featured in more than

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Tooling load-in is underway at Archer’s high-volume manufacturing facility ahead of the planned start of initial production in early 2025

Archer prepares for production at Georgia manufacturing facility

Archer Aviation (Archer) has announced that it has received the certificate of occupancy for its high-volume manufacturing facility, ARC, located adjacent to Covington Municipal Airport in Georgia. The company is now focusing on the installation of tooling for its initial manufacturing line. Production at the facility is expected to commence in early 2025, with plans

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HAECO plans to relocate to a new facility in Dallas with operations set to commence in January 2025

HAECO to boost aircraft engine capabilities with new Dallas facility

HAECO has announced plans to relocate to a state-of-the-art facility in Dallas, spanning 290,000 ft², with operations set to commence in January 2025. This move will bolster the company’s capabilities in the industrialisation and repair of next-generation aircraft engines, while also creating significant job opportunities in the region. The relocation marks a pivotal moment in

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LHT is equipping A350 aircraft from the German Government with missile defence systems

LHT to equip German Government A350s with missile defence systems

The German government’s long-haul fleet, used for political and parliamentary flight operations, will be equipped with advanced self-defence systems to counter infrared-guided missile threats. Lufthansa Technik (LHT) has been commissioned by the Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw) to install Directed InfraRed Counter Measures (DIRCM) on three Airbus A350 aircraft.

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Spirit Airlines is emerging from financial restructuring

US Bankruptcy Court approves Spirit Airlines’ aircraft sale to GA Telesis

The United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York has granted final approval for Spirit Airlines to complete the sale of 23 Airbus A320 and A321 aircraft to GA Telesis. This decision follows the court’s earlier approval on December 7, 2024 for the initial sale of five aircraft, with the latest ruling

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The Cessna SkyCourier has been awarded type certification by Transport Canada Civil Aviation ©

Cessna SkyCourier receives Canadian type certification

Textron Aviation Inc. has announced that the Cessna SkyCourier, its twin-engine large-utility turboprop, has been awarded type certification by Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA). This certification paves the way for the aircraft to support operations in some of North America’s most remote regions. The first SkyCourier in Canada – a freighter variant – is set

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SAS Connect A320-251N, Registration EI-SIZ, Heathrow Airport, UK © Darryl Morrell

High Ridge Aviation acquires three Airbus A320neos from ACG

High Ridge Aviation has added three Airbus A320-251N aircraft to its portfolio, completing another successful purchase from Aviation Capital Group LLC (ACG). The aircraft, identified by serial numbers 11168, 11442 and 11374, are currently operated by SAS Connect, a subsidiary of Scandinavian Airlines (SAS). This acquisition underscores High Ridge Aviation’s commitment to supporting the operational

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