30 April 2024

Turkish Airlines Airbus A350

Turkish Airlines, Airbus and Rolls-Royce strengthen partnership

Turkish Airlines, Airbus, and Rolls-Royce came together at Turkish Airlines’ headquarters in Istanbul to commemorate the momentous order for 150 A321neo and 80 A350-family aircraft placed in December 2023. The gathering was attended by distinguished figures including the Turkish Minister of Trade, Prof. Ömer Bolat, Minister of Industry and Technology, Mehmet Fatih Kacır, Minister of […]

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Air France-KLM Group

Air France-KLM Group reports loss in first quarter 2024 despite increase in passenger numbers

In the first quarter of 2024, Air France-KLM Group saw a notable increase in passenger numbers, welcoming 20.9 million travellers, marking a 6.2% rise from the previous year. With capacity expanding by 4.5% and traffic growing by 5.0%, the load factor experienced a slight uptick of 0.4 points compared to the previous year. However, despite

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The MH-139A is a multi-mission helicopter designed for patrol, search and rescue, and troop and cargo transport © Boeing

U.S. Air Force awards Boeing contract for additional MH-139As

The U.S. Air Force has awarded Boeing a US$178 million contract to produce seven MH-139A aircraft and provide sustainment and training support, bringing the total number of aircraft under contract to 26. “Building the Grey Wolf fleet and paving the way towards full-rate production is a critical step in supporting the Air Force’s modernisation priorities,”

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Phill Godfrey

Phill Godfrey appointed Chief Sustainability Officer at Collins Aerospace

Collins Aerospace (Collins) has appointed Phill Godfrey as Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO), succeeding former Collins CSO LeAnn Ridgeway upon her retirement. In his new capacity, Godfrey will spearhead the implementation of sustainable strategies across Collins’ six strategic business units. Collins is pioneering innovative sustainable technologies such as hybrid-electric propulsion, lighter and more efficient aircraft systems,

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Pattaya Airways has taken delivery of the first ATR 72-500 bulk freighter © ACIA Aero Leasing

ACIA Aero Leasing delivers first ATR 72-500 bulk freighter to Pattaya Airways

ACIA Aero Leasing (ACIA), a regional aircraft lessor, has reported the delivery of the first of two ATR 72-500 bulk freighters to Thailand’s newest airline, Pattaya Airways. Pattaya Airways received the aircraft (MSN745) earlier in April 2024, with the second (MSN742) scheduled to be delivered this May. “We are very pleased to be entering a

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