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Pro Star Aviation commences construction on cutting-edge facility

Pro Star Aviation, has announced the commencement of construction on a new USD$12.4 million, 37,000 square-foot hangar and office complex at the Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford International Airport. The development encompasses a multi-bay aircraft maintenance hangar with a supporting mezzanine, alongside a 17,000-square-foot steel-framed office building. The hangar is designated to operate as a […]

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Lux-Airport and Luxair open the new aircraft maintenance hangar

MRO & Production

Lux-Airport and Luxair has marked a significant moment in its collaborative journey with the unveiling of the new Luxair aircraft maintenance hangar. The official ceremony was graced by the presence of Mrs. Yuriko Backes, Minister of Defence, Mobility, Public Works, Gender Equality, and Diversity, alongside Mrs. Jacqueline Breuer, Mayor of Sandweiler. This new structure, spanning

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AirAsia of Capital A places bid for Sri Lanka’s national carrier

Financial

Capital A. Bhd, via its wholly-owned subsidiary AirAsia Consulting Sdn Bhd, has emerged as one of six bidders for acquiring shares in Sri Lanka’s national airline. A statement from Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Finance, Economic Stabilisation, and National Policies also identified Dharshaan Elite Investment Holding (Pvt) Ltd, FITS Aviation (Private) Ltd, Sherisha Technologies Private Ltd,

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Ground-breaking at new logistics centre © LTAA

New logistics centre enables Lufthansa Technik AERO Alzey to expand further

MRO & Production

Lufthansa Technik AERO Alzey relies on the expertise of Timbra and Goldbeck for its growth. The construction and service company Goldbeck, in cooperation with real estate project developer, the Timbra Group, is realizing a new forward-looking expansion of warehouse and logistics capacities for the aircraft engine maintenance specialist in Alzey, Rhineland-Palatinate. In the presence of

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The WestJet Group and AMFA reach tentative agreement, preventing work stoppage

Airlines & Routes

The WestJet Group and the Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association (AMFA), the certified union representing WestJet Aircraft Maintenance Engineers, have announced they have reached a tentative accord on the first collective bargaining agreement between the organisations. Both parties now await the ratification vote to be put forward to membership.Both parties now await the ratification vote to

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ATR announces sale of ten ATR 72-600s to Avation

Aircraft & Engines

ATR announced the signature of a firm order for 10 ATR 72-600s with Avation PLC. Deliveries are scheduled between 2025 and 2028, showcasing Avation’s long-term vision and confidence in the relevance of ATR’s products to serve the regional aviation market. The agreement is further complemented by 24 purchase rights, extending until 2034. This order represents another significant development in the

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Textron Aviation expands with new global parts distribution facility

MRO & Production

Textron Aviation has announced the grand opening of its largest parts distribution facility at its headquarters in Wichita, Kansas. With the incorporation of an additional 180,000 square feet of space, this cutting-edge facility is now more adept at catering to the company’s global customer base, offering enhanced parts storage capabilities and expedited shipping services. With

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LHT lays foundation for the P-8A qualification of German Navy’s technical personnel

MRO & Production

Roughly a year before the planned entry into service of the new maritime patrol aircraft, Lufthansa Technik recently began qualifying the first German Navy technicians for the support of the P-8A Poseidon. As part of their training courses at the subsidiary Lufthansa Technical Training (LTT), several subgroups have now already completed their practical training for

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Embraer delivers 1800th E-Jet

Aircraft & Engines

Embraer has achieved a new delivery milestone on the world’s favoured small, narrow-body aircraft programme: the handover of the 1800th E-Jet production aircraft. The latest E190-E2, owned by Azorra, was delivered to Royal Jordanian Airlines today at Embraer’s facility in São José dos Campos, Brazil. E-Jets have achieved worldwide success in the fleets of 90

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Satna iO has secured a majority stake in Zulu Global © Shutterstock

Astronics Corporation reports first-quarter loss

Financial

Astronics Corporation has reported financial results for the three months ended March 30, 2024. Consolidated sales were up $28.5 million, or 18.2%. Aerospace sales increased US$28.0 million, or 20.7%, driven by increased demand in its Electrical Power & Motion product line. Test Systems sales increased US$0.5 million. Consolidated operating income was US$1.7 million, compared with

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Pro Star Aviation commences construction on cutting-edge facility

Lux-Airport and Luxair open the new aircraft maintenance hangar

AirAsia of Capital A places bid for Sri Lanka’s national carrier

New logistics centre enables Lufthansa Technik AERO Alzey to expand further

The WestJet Group and AMFA reach tentative agreement, preventing work stoppage

ATR announces sale of ten ATR 72-600s to Avation

Textron Aviation expands with new global parts distribution facility

LHT lays foundation for the P-8A qualification of German Navy’s technical personnel

Embraer delivers 1800th E-Jet

Astronics Corporation reports first-quarter loss

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