7 October 2024

Michael Scheferhoff, newly appointed President and CEO of Lufthansa Technik Engine Services

BizJet International rebrands as Lufthansa Technik Engine Services

BizJet International, an engine maintenance service provider in the United States and a subsidiary of Lufthansa Technik, has officially rebranded as Lufthansa Technik Engine Services (LTES). The rebranding aligns the Tulsa-based company with Lufthansa Technik’s global brand identity, underscoring its enhanced role in the Americas and solidifying its position within the wider Lufthansa Technik network. […]

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United Airlines Boeing 787 © United Airlines

BOC Aviation finalises lease agreement with United Airlines

BOC Aviation has announced the completion of a lease agreement with United Airlines (United) for three Boeing 737-9 and one Boeing 787-9 aircraft. The three 737-9s are equipped with CFM LEAP-1B engines, while the 787-9 operates with General Electric GEnx engines. All four aircraft are currently in service with United, supporting the airline’s ongoing fleet

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CO2 per ASK graph

Global CO2 emissions per seat show significant decline, reports IBA

Aviation market intelligence firm IBA has reported a notable decrease in CO2 emissions per Available Seat Kilometre (ASK) globally compared to pre-pandemic levels. According to the company’s latest data, global aircraft efficiency has seen significant improvement, with CO2 per ASK dropping between 4.1% and 10.1% from 2019 to 2024 as airlines continue to modernise their

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Wizz Air has opened a new pilot training centre at Rome Fiumicino Airport

Wizz Air opens advanced pilot training centre at Rome Fiumicino Airport

Wizz Air has inaugurated its latest state-of-the-art pilot training centre at Rome Fiumicino Airport in Italy, marking a significant expansion of its training capabilities beyond its initial facility in Budapest. The new centre is set to provide recurrent training for more than 4,800 pilots annually, reinforcing the airline’s commitment to maintaining the highest standards of

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KLM aircraft at Schiphol Airport ©

KLM implements strategic overhaul to boost profitability and efficiency

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (KLM) has announced a series of measures aimed at enhancing its operational and financial performance. This comprehensive plan includes increasing productivity, simplifying the organisational structure, reducing costs and deferring non-essential investments. While KLM’s revenues are on the rise, these steps have become necessary due to increasing costs related to equipment, staffing,

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