Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA (Norwegian) has officially become a shareholder in Norsk e-Fuel, marking a significant milestone in its mission to establish the world’s first major electro fuel production facility. This ground-breaking project will produce fossil-free jet fuel at a state-of-the-art plant located in Mosjøen, Nordland, potentially ushering in a new era of sustainable aviation. […]
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Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) Aviation Group has signed a long-term contract under which it will maintain and service PW4000 engines for Air Transport Services Group’s (ATSG) leasing company, Cargo Aircraft Management (CAM). The PW4000 engine maintenance will be carried out at IAI’s Bedek MRO division’s facilities, a world centre of knowledge in the field, and one
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Algerian carrier Air Algérie and regional aircraft manufacturer ATR, have signed the first digital maintenance documentation package to further strengthen the airline’s maintenance documentation system and optimise the maintenance and engineering operations for its fleet of 15 ATR aircraft. A new service provided by ATR to its operators, this three-year digital maintenance documentation contract sees providing customers with raw
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Airport operator Fraport and Lilium, developer of the first all-electric VTOL jet, have jointly announced their strategic collaboration to explore required planning and approval steps for state-of-the-art infrastructure for the implementation of commercial eVTOL operations at airports. Fraport is active at 30 international airports across four continents. The partnership will start by preparing Germany and
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Magnetic MRO, Estonia’s largest aircraft maintenance company, is taking proactive steps amidst the current economic challenges. The company has introduced an innovative workforce training initiative called the Magnetic Academy, designed to address labour shortages in the aircraft maintenance industry. Renowned for its top-tier aviation maintenance services, Magnetic MRO has launched the Magnetic Academy, a workplace-oriented
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In the wake of grounding 171 Boeing 737-9 MAX airplanes, the FAA is intensifying its scrutiny of Boeing’s manufacturing practices, production lines, and Spirit AeroSystems, a key subcontractor. This move represents a substantial enhancement of the FAA’s regulatory oversight of Boeing and a comprehensive review of potential system improvements. On Friday, January 12, the FAA
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New Horizon Aircraft, a leading hybrid eVTOL aircraft developer, has entered into a letter of intent (LOI) with JetSetGo, a regional air operator servicing multiple mission profiles. This LOI allows JetSetGo to purchase 50 Cavorite X7 aircraft at a purchase price up to US$5 million per aircraft for a total aggregate consideration of US$250 million,
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The Falcon 6X, an innovative addition to the Falcon family known for its spacious cabin, is now in service, and ExecuJet MRO Services Australia (ExecuJet) stands ready to provide comprehensive support. ExecuJet’s engineers have successfully completed maintenance training accredited by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). This rigorous training programme spans six weeks, encompassing four
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Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) has signed an agreement with FLY91 for the lease of two ATR 72-600 aircraft. These planes are set to be delivered in 2024 and will mark the initial additions to FLY91’s fleet. FLY91, a regional carrier, aims to improve air connectivity from smaller towns in India, specifically tier 2 and tier
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Effective immediately, Boeing has appointed Admiral Kirkland H. Donald, U.S. Navy (Ret.), as a special advisor to Boeing’s President and CEO, Dave Calhoun. Admiral Donald, along with a team of external experts, will conduct a comprehensive evaluation of Boeing’s quality management system for commercial airplanes. This assessment will encompass quality programmes and practices within Boeing’s
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