Spanish flag carrier Iberia has officially taken delivery of its first Airbus A321XLR aircraft, marking the airline as the launch operator of this advanced single-aisle jet. This aircraft, equipped with CFM LEAP-1A engines, will enhance Iberia’s operations by allowing for both regional flights throughout Europe and its inaugural transatlantic service from Madrid to Boston later […]
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Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) has released its financial results for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, revealing a 57% increase in profit before tax, which rose to 13% when excluding exceptional items. The company experienced a revenue growth of 3%, resulting in pre-tax profitability margins of 23% and a pre-tax return on equity of
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StandardAero has added Icelandic low-cost carrier PLAY airlines to its list of CFM International LEAP engine clients. StandardAero’s LEAP MRO facility in San Antonio, Texas, will deliver LEAP-1A performance restoration shop visit (PRSV) services for PLAY’s fleet of Airbus A320neo-family aircraft. This collaboration reflects StandardAero’s growing role in LEAP engine support and positions it as
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The U.S. Government has awarded Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, a Foreign Military Sale contract to supply 35 UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters to Greece. This agreement, intended for the Hellenic Army, includes personnel training, specialised training equipment and an initial supply package. These additions will boost Greece’s self-defence capabilities and improve interoperability with NATO allies.
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Safran Aircraft Engines has unveiled an ambitious investment plan, committing over €1 billion to expand its global MRO network to accommodate the growing demand for LEAP engine services worldwide. Developed by CFM International—a joint venture between Safran and GE Aerospace—the LEAP engine, which entered service in 2016, powers nearly 4,000 narrow-body aircraft, including the Airbus
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Finnair has completed the first cabin refurbishment in its Embraer fleet as part of a broader initiative to increase passenger comfort on shorter European routes. With a target to renew all 12 Embraer aircraft by spring 2026, the airline plans to complete the updates on seven aircraft during the winter season 2024–2025, while the remaining
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