19 February 2024

ATR 72-600 aircraft in Silk Avia livery © ATR

NAC and ATR confirm inaugural delivery of ATR 72-600 to Silk Avia

Aircraft & Engines

Regional aircraft lessor Nordic Aviation Capital (NAC) and ATR, the regional aircraft manufacturer, have jointly announced the successful delivery of the first new ATR 72-600 to Uzbekistan’s airline Silk Avia. This historic milestone marks the commencement of a new era for regional connectivity in Central Asia. The ATR 72-600, part of an order announced in […]

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Pratt & Whitney (P&W)

P&W’s Eagle Services Asia boosts GTF engine overhaul capacity

MRO & Production

Pratt & Whitney (P&W) has officially opened a 48,000 ft² expansion of its Singapore-based engine centre, Eagle Services Asia (ESA). The facility is set to increase its GTF (Geared Turbofan) capacity by two-thirds this year. “This expansion demonstrates our commitment to building industrial capacity by continuing to invest in our strategic sites around the world

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BAE Systems concludes acquisition of Ball Aerospace

Financial

Following regulatory approvals for the acquisition of Ball Aerospace, BAE Systems has now successfully concluded the acquisition of Ball Aerospace from Ball Corporation. The transaction has been finalised at a purchase price of US$5.5 billion (approximately £4.4 billion), financed through existing cash reserves and new external debt. The newly acquired entity will operate under the

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Representatives of Embraer and CAE at the unveiling of the new CAE 7000XR Series FFS in Singapore © Embraer

Embraer and CAE unveil Asia Pacific’s first E-Jets E2 FFS

Other News

Embraer and CAE have officially opened the first E-Jets E2 full-flight simulator (FFS) in the Asia Pacific (APAC) region. This state-of-the-art simulator, located at the Singapore-CAE Flight Training Centre near Changi Airport, is part of the E-Jets E2 training programme offered by the recently expanded Embraer CAE Training Services (ECTS) joint venture. The E2 training

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COMAC’s C919 made its international debut with a fly-by at the Singapore Airshow © AirTeamImages

COMAC’s C919 narrow-body jet takes international stage with Singapore Airshow fly-by

Aircraft & Engines

China’s contender against Airbus and Boeing passenger jets, the narrow-body C919, engineered by the Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC), has showcased its capabilities beyond Chinese borders. The aircraft made its international debut with a fly-by at the Singapore Airshow on February 18, 2024. China has strategically invested in challenging the dominance of Western plane

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Travelport and Air Canada have signed a new content distribution agreement

Air Canada reports strong financial performance for full-year 2023

Financial

Air Canada has demonstrated robust financial performance in the fiscal year 2023 compared to 2022, with notable improvements across key metrics. The airline’s operating revenues reached CA$21.833 billion, marking a significant 32% increase driven by a 20% growth in operated capacity. Operating expenses rose to CA$19.554 billion, up 17%, primarily attributed to higher capacity and

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