14 November 2024

ATR will discontinue development of the ATR 42-600S (STOL) variant

ATR focuses on core products as STOL variant development halted

Following a comprehensive market review and supply chain challenges, ATR has announced it will discontinue development of the ATR 42-600S, a short take-off and landing (STOL) variant of its regional aircraft. This strategic decision underscores ATR’s commitment to realigning with market needs and increasing the competitiveness of its existing product lines. The company aims to […]

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LATAM MRO Brasil

LATAM Airlines Brazil invests US$7 million in maintenance hub

LATAM Airlines Brazil has announced a substantial investment of US$7 million in the expansion of its maintenance base at LATAM MRO in São Carlos, São Paulo, marking the airline’s largest commitment to its facilities in the past decade. This funding will support the construction of a new, specialised hangar dedicated to Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft,

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Michael Sattler

Michael Sattler appointed President of Eirtech Aviation Services

Eirtech Aviation Services, a sister company of International Aerospace Coatings (IAC), has announced the appointment of Michael Sattler as President. Based at the company’s headquarters in Shannon, Ireland, Sattler brings over 30 years of aviation experience to the role. Prior to joining Eirtech Aviation Services, he held senior leadership positions at prominent companies, including Jet

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Thales will continue providing maintenance and repair services for its avionics equipment installed on China Eastern Airlines' flee

EASTEC, Thales renew avionics maintenance services agreement

EASTEC and Thales have renewed their partnership agreement in a signing ceremony at the 15th Airshow in Zhuhai, China. Under this contract extension, Thales will continue providing maintenance and repair services for its avionics equipment installed on China Eastern Airlines’ A320, A330 and B737 fleets until 2029. This renewal builds upon a successful collaboration that

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RECARO R3 Economy-Class seats on Iberia's A321XLR

RECARO and Iberia introduce new R3 economy-class seats on A321XLR

RECARO Aircraft Seating (RECARO) and Iberia have reached a significant milestone in their ongoing partnership with the launch of the A321XLR aircraft featuring RECARO’s new R3 economy-class seats on Iberia’s Madrid to Boston route. The inaugural flight for this new configuration is set to take-off November 14. As the launch customer for the award-winning R3

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