Friday January 31, 2025
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released the passenger market performance for December 2024 and the full year, showing a record high in demand. For the full year, international traffic exceeded the pre-pandemic 2019 levels by 0.5%, with ...
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Qantas is set to redesign its uniform for the first time in over a decade, aligning with its fleet renewal programme and ambitious future plans, including the launch of “Project Sunrise“. The airline has begun the search for an Australian designer ...
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Boeing has delivered the first of four 787 Dreamliners to TAAG Angola Airlines, featuring the airline's new livery. The fuel-efficient 787-9 will support TAAG's fleet modernisation strategy and enhance its long-haul operations, enabling the airline to connect ...
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Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) is set to commence cockpit crew training for its new Airbus A350 aircraft in early February. The training will take place at Lufthansa Aviation Training Switzerland's (LAT CH) facility in Opfikon, near Zurich Airport, usin...
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GE Aerospace has announced the successful completion of initial ground runs for the T901 engine on a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter at Sikorsky's West Palm Beach facility. This milestone marks a key advancement in the improved turbine engine programme's Black...
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Textron Aviation Defense has announced, in collaboration with the Kanematsu Group, that the Beechcraft T-6 Texan II integrated training system (ITS) has been chosen to modernise pilot training for the Japan Air Self-Defence Force (JASDF). Japan now joins 14 ot...
Read More »Thursday January 30, 2025
Ryanair has commenced construction of its new €40 million (US$42 million) aircraft maintenance facility at Dublin Airport. The state-of-the-art four-bay hangar will create over 200 highly skilled and well-paid jobs for engineers and mechanics, supporting the...
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Airbus Helicopters has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) to continue supporting its fleet of MH-65 Dolphin helicopters until 2037. The agreement emphasises Airbus' commitment to ensuring the mission readiness of the US...
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Aviation services and technology firm Draken has secured its operations at Teesside Airport for the next four years after signing a renewed agreement with the Ministry of Defence (MoD). The £173 million (US$216 million) contract will see Draken continue to su...
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The Ministry of Transport of Latvia, airBaltic and Lufthansa Group have signed an agreement for Lufthansa Group to invest €14 million (US$14.7 million) in airBaltic, securing a minority stake and a seat on the airline's Supervisory Board. As part of the deal...
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Southeast Aerospace, Inc. (SEA) has announced its attainment of UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) PART 145 approval (UK.145.50427). This certification for the United Kingdom and Ireland reinforces SEA's commitment to delivering high-quality aviation products a...
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A devastating mid-air collision occurred on January 29, 2025, near Washington D.C., resulting in the tragic loss of 67 lives. The incident involved an American Airlines regional passenger jet and a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter, which collided in close proxi...
Read More »Wednesday January 29, 2025
The Latvian national airline airBaltic and the Latin American startup airline SUA Líneas Aéreas have entered into a strategic partnership. Under this agreement, airBaltic plans to wet lease up to five of its Airbus A220-300 aircraft to SUA beginning in Octob...
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Boeing reported a significant fourth-quarter loss on January 28, following a difficult 2024, but shares surged amid optimism that early signs of a turnaround under a new CEO could yield results. The company announced a loss of US$3.9 billion as the company con...
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An Air Busan Airbus A321 was evacuated on Tuesday night, January 28, after a fire broke out near its tail at Gimhae International Airport in Busan, South Korea. The aircraft, scheduled to fly to Hong Kong, was preparing for departure when the incident occurred...
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Pratt & Whitney, an RTX company, achieved significant growth in the fourth quarter of 2024, with reported and adjusted sales totalling US$7,569 million, marking an 18% increase compared to the previous year. This growth was underpinned by a 31% rise in com...
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Crisalion Mobility, a Spanish frontrunner in the design and development of efficient, safe and sustainable advanced electric mobility solutions, has entered into a strategic agreement with Copenhagen Helicopter, a Danish company renowned for its expertise in a...
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AerFin has appointed Tamsin Hayward as General Counsel, leveraging her extensive legal expertise and over 20 years of experience in the aviation sector. Hayward has held senior positions across renowned organisations, including Priceline.com, easyJet and AJW G...
Read More »Tuesday January 28, 2025
Elliott Aviation, a renowned provider of aviation services with over 80 years of history, has announced the promotion of Michael Parrish to President. Parrish, who previously served as Senior Vice President, brings 34 years of extensive experience in the aviat...
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Sabre Corporation (Sabre) has reported the addition of Nok Air, one of Thailand's prominent budget airlines, to its Global Distribution System (GDS). By joining Sabre's expansive travel marketplace, Nok Air aims to increase its visibility among travel agencies...
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