23 September 2024

Airbus A380 in Global Airlines livery © Global Airlines

Global Airlines teams up with EFW for A380 maintenance deal

Global Airlines, the new all-A380 airline, has announced a multi-million euro partnership with global MRO specialist Elbe Flugzeugwerke (EFW) to carry out the base maintenance inspection for its first fully acquired aircraft, 9H-GLOBL. The A380 will soon fly to Dresden for necessary maintenance, including mandatory inspections and component replacements, before being repositioned in Europe for […]

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SITA partners with AAI to revolutionise nine Indian airports

SITA is installing its cutting-edge Smart Path technology across nine Indian airports, in collaboration with the Airports Authority of India (AAI). As part of the wider DigiYatra initiative, this partnership marks a significant milestone in Indian aviation, introducing SITA’s contactless boarding system to enhance efficiency and streamline the passenger experience. AAI will deploy SITA’s advanced

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Bénédicte Bonnet

CFM International appoints Bénédicte Bonnet as EVP

CFM International has named Bénédicte Bonnet as its new Executive Vice President (EVP), succeeding Jérôme Morhet. As part of the CFM executive team, Bonnet will oversee the CFM56 and LEAP programmes in close partnership with her counterparts at GE Aerospace. Her responsibilities will span engineering, development, production and support activities. Bonnet began her career at

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Panasonic Avionics will equip 34 Air India aircraft with Astrova IFE systems

Air India launches US$400 million aircraft refit programme

Air India has announced the launch of a comprehensive refit programme worth over US$400 million to revamp 67 legacy aircraft in its fleet. This phased upgrade will introduce a refreshed Air India experience, featuring a modern three-cabin configuration with new seats, carpets, curtains, and upholstery. The refit process will begin with 27 narrow-body Airbus A320neo

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Boeing Defence Head Ted Colbert to leave the company

Ted Colbert, the head of Boeing’s Defence, Space & Security division, has been let go with immediate effect. Steve Parker, the division’s Chief Operating Officer, will temporarily assume the role while a search for a permanent replacement is conducted. This leadership change comes as Boeing grapples with significant challenges, including financial strain and issues with

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