Oliver Vogelgesang joins Volocopter as new CFO, ahead of market launch

Volocopter, a pioneer in sustainable urban air mobility, has announced the appointment of Oliver Vogelgesang as its Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective immediately. An accomplished financial executive with extensive experience in listed companies, Vogelgesang will oversee the firm’s fundraising initiatives and solidify its financial operations in preparation for its expected aircraft certification in 2025 and […]

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Inauguration of the new training centre in St Peters, close to Sydney Airport

Sydney welcomes new Qantas and CAE flight training centre

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Qantas and CAE have officially inaugurated a state-of-the-art training centre in St Peters, near Sydney Airport. The centre is designed to train thousands of new and existing pilots from Qantas and Jetstar annually. Developed in collaboration with global training provider CAE, the facility features five full-flight simulators, three fixed training devices and ten classrooms, with

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Boeing issues 2,500 layoff notices amid financial struggles

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Boeing has announced the issuance of 2,500 layoff notices as part of a broader plan to reduce its workforce amid ongoing financial struggles. These notifications began on November13, 2024 and will continue through mid-November, with affected employees’ final day on the payroll set for January 17, 2025. This is part of a larger effort to

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Spirit Airlines files for bankruptcy protection, promises to keep flying

Financial

Spirit Airlines (Spirit), a US budget carrier, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection after accumulating over US$2.5 billion in losses since 2020, REUTERS has reported. Despite its financial struggles, the airline has assured customers that operations will continue without disruption, including ticket bookings and loyalty programmes. The airline announced a “restructuring support agreement” backed

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GKN Aerospace has delivered the first two C-27J nacelles to Leonardo Aircraft since 2018

GKN Aerospace delivers key C-27J nacelles, revitalising supply chain

MRO & Production

GKN Aerospace has successfully delivered the first two C-27J nacelles to Leonardo Aircraft since 2018, marking a significant step forward in rebuilding its supply chain and production capabilities. The first nacelle was delivered in September, with the second following in October, aligning with Leonardo’s schedule for test flights and certification by the year’s end. This

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Breeze Airways has leased three A220-300 aircraft from SMBC

Breeze Airways signs lease agreements for three A220-300s

Aircraft & Engines

SMBC Aviation Capital (SMBC), a global aircraft leasing company, has signed lease agreements with Breeze Airways for three Airbus A220-300 aircraft. The first two aircraft are slated for delivery in November and December 2024, with the final aircraft scheduled for early 2025. These will be the first Airbus A220-300 models to join SMBC Aviation Capital’s

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Mototok adopted by FL Technics Indonesia, has been used since January 2024 at Ngurah Rai Airport, Bali

FL Technics Indonesia adopts Mototok Spacer 8600 NG technology

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FL Technics Indonesia, a prominent MRO service provider in the Asia-Pacific region, has taken a major step toward sustainability and operational efficiency with the adoption of the Mototok Spacer 8600 NG technology. This advanced tow bar-less aircraft tug has been operational at the company’s Bali hangar since January 2024, making FL Technics Indonesia a pioneer

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The first of up to 82 H145Ms for Germany was delivered in less than a year from contract signing

Airbus Helicopters delivers first H145M to Germany in record time

Military & Defense

Less than a year after signing the contract, Airbus Helicopters has delivered the first of up to 82 H145M helicopters to Germany from its Donauwörth site. The German Armed Forces, or Bundeswehr, have officially designated the new helicopters as “Leichter Kampfhubschrauber” (light combat helicopter), abbreviated as LKH. These versatile aircraft are designed for training, reconnaissance,

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Embraer and PTDI have signed a new MoU at the Indonesia-Brazil CEO Forum

Embraer and PTDI unite for aerospace advancement

MRO & Production

Embraer and PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PTDI), Indonesia’s foremost aerospace company, have entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to deepen collaboration in commercial aviation. The agreement was formalised during the Indonesia-Brazil CEO Forum, presided over by Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Brazil. Under the terms of the MoU,

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Rejected Engine Parts

MRO 360° Articles

repair or replace? By David Dundas For MROs, there is the constant challenge of whether a part can be repaired, or if it needs to be replaced either with a brand-new part or USM. The dilemma becomes increasingly more challenging when it comes to the critical area of aircraft engines which are subject to forces

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Oliver Vogelgesang joins Volocopter as new CFO, ahead of market launch

Sydney welcomes new Qantas and CAE flight training centre

Boeing issues 2,500 layoff notices amid financial struggles

Spirit Airlines files for bankruptcy protection, promises to keep flying

GKN Aerospace delivers key C-27J nacelles, revitalising supply chain

Breeze Airways signs lease agreements for three A220-300s

FL Technics Indonesia adopts Mototok Spacer 8600 NG technology

Airbus Helicopters delivers first H145M to Germany in record time

Embraer and PTDI unite for aerospace advancement

Rejected Engine Parts

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