27 August 2024

airBaltic will add a second A220 FFS at the end of 2024 © airBaltic

airBaltic to enhance pilot training with second Airbus A220 FFS

Latvian national airline airBaltic is set to significantly boost its training capabilities with the addition of a second Airbus A220 full-flight simulator (FFS), scheduled for delivery in the fourth quarter of 2024. This new simulator will play a key role in supporting the airline’s expanding fleet and the continuous development of its Pilot Academy by […]

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StandardAero acquires Aero Turbine to strengthen military engine services

StandardAero has announced its acquisition of Aero Turbine Inc., a provider of maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services and consultative repair solutions for military engines and accessories. The acquisition was made from Gallant Capital, a Los Angeles-based private equity firm. Founded in 1978, Aero Turbine operates out of the Stockton Metropolitan Airport in northern California.

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Boeing forecasts that China’s commercial fleet will grow at an annual rate of 4.1%,

China to more than double commercial airplane fleet by 2043, says Boeing

China is set to more than double its commercial airplane fleet by 2043 as the country’s aviation industry expands and modernises to meet the growing demand for both passenger and cargo air travel. This projection comes from Boeing’s 2024 Commercial Market Outlook (CMO) for China, a comprehensive long-term forecast of the country’s commercial aviation needs.

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SAS strike resolved: flights to return to normal operations

SAS and the Norwegian cabin unions have successfully concluded mediation, reaching an agreement after a four-day strike. The industrial action, which primarily impacted flights in Norway, caused limited disruptions. However, by tomorrow, August 28, SAS anticipates that its flight schedule will return to normal. Kjetil Håbjørg, Chief Airline Services at SAS, expressed his satisfaction with

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