8 November 2024

Official ground-breaking ceremony for the expansion of the Christchurch Engine Centre © Pratt & Whitney

P&W, Air New Zealand start Christchurch Engine Centre expansion

Pratt & Whitney together with Air New Zealand, held a ground-breaking ceremony for a US$150 million expansion of its Christchurch Engine Centre, adding 14,000 m² to the facility. This expansion will introduce maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) capabilities for Pratt & Whitney’s GTF™ engine in New Zealand, with an anticipated annual capacity of up to […]

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Embraer’s reports strong Q3 2024 results, updates earnings guidance

In the third quarter of 2024, Embraer delivered a total of 59 jets, marking a 26% increase quarter-over-quarter and a 37% rise year-over-year. Deliveries included 41 executive jets (22 light and 19 medium), 16 commercial jets, and two C-390 Millennium multi-mission aircraft for Defence & Security. Key highlights of Embraer’s Q3 2024 results include: A

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Rise Air ATR aircraft © ATR

Rise Air becomes Canada’s launch customer for ATR-600 series aircraft

Rise Air, a fully Indigenous-owned airline serving Saskatchewan, is set to upgrade its fleet with three new 68-seat ATR 72-600 aircraft, becoming the first Canadian operator of ATR’s latest -600 series. The airline has secured a firm order for its first ATR 72-600, with delivery expected by the end of 2025 and will lease an

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Hervé Grandjean will succeed Philippe Rochet as CEO of Sabena technics © Sabena technics

Sabena technics Group names Hervé Grandjean new CEO

Sabena technics Group, a prominent European provider of civil and government aeronautical services, has appointed Hervé Grandjean as CEO of the Group, effective January 1, 2025. Grandjean will succeed Philippe Rochet, who has successfully led the Group since 2019. The leadership transition takes place during a period of significant growth for Sabena technics, largely driven

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A330 Full-Flight Simulator

Pan Am Flight Academy installs new Airbus A330 FFS at Miami Training Centre

Pan Am Flight Academy has announced the installation of a new Airbus A330 Full-Flight Simulator (FFS) at its Miami Training Centre, enhancing its ability to meet the rising demand for Airbus wide-body pilot training. Located in Pan Am’s Axis Park facility in Hialeah, Florida, the Level D simulator is now fully operational and built to

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The Falkland Islands Government has placed an order for four BN2B-26 Islanders

Falkland Islands modernises fleet with order for Britten-Norman aircraft

The Falkland Islands Government has signed a Letter of Intent with Britten-Norman to acquire four BN2B-26 Islander aircraft for US$9.75 million. This order is part of a wider effort to modernise the Falkland Islands Government Aviation Service (FIGAS) fleet as it celebrates 75 years of service. The new planes will complement the existing order for

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