22 November 2024

BA will make a multi-million-pound investment in its Cardiff MRO facility © BA

British Airways invests in upgrading Cardiff maintenance facility

British Airways has announced a multi-million-pound investment to expand its engineering maintenance facility at Cardiff Airport. The project involves enlarging one of the existing maintenance bays at British Airways Maintenance Cardiff (BAMC) to accommodate larger long-haul A350 aircraft. Once completed, BAMC will feature two fully flexible bays, enabling more complex maintenance tasks to be performed […]

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Daiwa Securities and Airborne Capital join forces to expand aircraft leasing opportunities

Daiwa Securities and Airborne Capital form joint venture

Daiwa Securities Group and Airborne Capital have announced a transformative partnership aimed at expanding investment opportunities in the aircraft leasing sector, a key driver of Japan’s post-COVID economic recovery. The joint venture, expected to be named Daiwa Airborne, will combine the strengths of both companies to provide tailored fleet options and stable returns, setting a

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The KC-46A Pegasus tanker © Boeing

Boeing to build 15 additional KC-46A tankers for U.S. Air Force

Boeing has secured a US$2.38 billion contract from the U.S. Air Force to produce 15 additional KC-46A Pegasus tankers under Lot 11. This brings the total number of KC-46A multi-mission aerial refuelers on contract globally to 168, reinforcing advanced capabilities for the U.S. and its allies. Lynn Fox, Vice President and KC-46 Programme Manager at

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Following the Netherlands' acquisition of the C-390 Millennium aircraft, Embraer enhances its presence in the Netherlands through industrial and research participation

Embraer expands role in Netherlands with industrial and research collaboration

Embraer has made significant strides in strengthening its industrial and research cooperation with the Netherlands, aligning with Dutch initiatives to enhance the Netherlands Defense Technology and Industrial Base (NLDTIB). This collaboration builds on the Netherlands’ acquisition of the C-390 Millennium military transport aircraft and reinforces Embraer’s commitment to fostering strong partnerships with the Dutch defence

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Rendering of SWISS’ A350 aircraft © SWISS

SWISS partners with LHT for A350 component support

Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) has extended its collaboration with Lufthansa Technik (LHT) by entrusting the renowned provider with component support for its new Airbus A350 aircraft, set to join the airline’s long-haul fleet next year. The newly signed total component support (TCS) agreement covers all A350s and complements existing TCS contracts for SWISS’ Airbus

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