Satair and Joramco have signed a new supply agreement at MRO Middle East in Dubai © Satair

Satair and Joramco extend partnership with new expendables supply agreement

Satair, an Airbus Services company, and Joramco, the Amman-based MRO facility and engineering arm of Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE), have signed an agreement covering the supply of expendables at MRO Middle East in Dubai, which took place from Tuesday, March 5, to Wednesday, March 6, 2024. The agreement ensures a consistent flow and regional availability […]

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A National Jet Express (NJE) Embraer E190 © Chris Lucas

NJE adds new Embraer E190 jet to its fleet

Aircraft & Engines

National Jet Express (NJE), part of the Rex Group of Airlines, has added another aircraft to its fleet, with its latest Embraer E190 aircraft touching down in Perth, Western Australia on March 4, 2024. This aircraft will increase the NJE E190 fleet from six to seven and follows the recent introduction of NJE’s ninth De

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Ethiopian Airlines becomes the first 777X customer in Africa

Ethiopian Airlines orders eight Boeing 777-9s

Aircraft & Engines

Ethiopian Airlines and Boeing have signed an agreement for the airline to purchase eight 777-9 passenger airplanes and the potential for up to 12 additional jets. Ethiopian Airlines’ selection of 777-9 jets positions the carrier as the first 777X customer in Africa and builds on its 2023 order for 11 787 Dreamliner and 20 737

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Representatives from Turkish Technic and Swiss-AS attending the signing of the LOI at the MRO Middle East show in Dubai © Swiss-AS

Turkish Technic advances digital transformation with Swiss-AS

Information Technology

In a pivotal step towards modernising and automating its maintenance processes, Turkish Technic has formalised its intent to collaborate with Swiss Aviation Software Ltd. (Swiss-AS). The two companies have signed a letter of intent (LOI) during the MRO Middle East show in Dubai, to signify the strategic move to bolster operational efficiencies and foster data-driven

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Pipistrel Velis Electro aircraft © Frank Galella

Pipistrel Velis Electro earns LSA airworthiness exemption

Aircraft & Engines

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has granted a light-sport aircraft (LSA) airworthiness exemption for the Pipistrel Velis Electro, opening up flight training in an electric aircraft within the United States. The FAA exemption allows U.S. flight schools to use the electric aircraft within their flight training programmes. The Velis Electro offers a lower-cost and more

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FL Technics LLC UAE upgrades to L5 GCAA approval

MRO & Production

MRO services provider FL Technics UAE is extending its General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) CAR 145 certification from L4 to L5. This strategic move fortifies FL Technics UAE’s standing as a premier provider of comprehensive aviation maintenance solutions in the Middle East region. By undergoing a rigorous evaluation process and achieving maintenance approval with L5

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Oliver Buchhofer (l) and Dennis Weber (r) will join SWISS as COO and CFO respectively on May 1, 2024 © SWISS

SWISS adds new COO to Management Board and appoints new CFO

People

Swiss International Airlines (SWISS) has appointed Oliver Buchhofer to serve as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO). Buchhofer will assume his new duties – and thus also his position on the SWISS Management Board – on May 1, 2024. Buchhofer presently serves as Head of Operations and is a member of the extended management board.

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JetBlue and Spirit Airlines have terminated their merger plans

JetBlue and Spirit Airlines abandon merger plans

Financial

JetBlue and Spirit Airlines have jointly decided to terminate their merger agreement, originally slated for completion by July 24, 2024. Despite both airlines recognising the potential pro-competitive advantages of the merger, practical hurdles in meeting required legal and regulatory approvals led to this mutual decision. Joanna Geraghty, CEO of JetBlue, expressed the initial optimism behind

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American has placed orders for 85 Boeing 737-MAX 10, 85 Airbus A321neo and 90 Embraer E175 jets © American Airlines

American Airlines places 260 aircraft orders with Airbus, Boeing and Embraer

Aircraft & Engines

American Airlines (American) is set to revolutionize its fleet as it announced a substantial order for 260 new aircraft, comprising 85 Airbus A321neo, 85 Boeing 737 MAX 10, and 90 Embraer E175 planes. This comprehensive procurement strategy includes options and purchase rights for an additional 193 aircraft, marking a significant milestone in the airline’s commitment

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HEICO’s net income increases 23% in the first quarter 2024

Financial

HEICO has reported an increase in net income of 23% to US$114.7 million in the first quarter of fiscal year 2024, up from US$93.0 million in the first quarter of fiscal year 2023. Net sales increased 44% to US$896.4 million in the first quarter of 2024, up from US$620.9 million in the first quarter of

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Satair and Joramco extend partnership with new expendables supply agreement

NJE adds new Embraer E190 jet to its fleet

Ethiopian Airlines orders eight Boeing 777-9s

Turkish Technic advances digital transformation with Swiss-AS

Pipistrel Velis Electro earns LSA airworthiness exemption

FL Technics LLC UAE upgrades to L5 GCAA approval

SWISS adds new COO to Management Board and appoints new CFO

JetBlue and Spirit Airlines abandon merger plans

American Airlines places 260 aircraft orders with Airbus, Boeing and Embraer

HEICO’s net income increases 23% in the first quarter 2024

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