A U.S. appeals court has upheld a prior ruling that deemed American Airlines’ Northeast Alliance with JetBlue Airways anticompetitive, affirming the decision made by a lower court in favour of the U.S. Department of Justice. The 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, based in Boston, concurred with the judgement that the partnership, which allowed the […]
Falko has announced the acquisition of two Embraer E170 aircraft from Azorra, a U.S.-based commercial aircraft lessor. These aircraft, currently leased to American Airlines and subleased to its subsidiary, Envoy Air, will be integrated into Falko’s managed fund, the Falko Regional Aircraft Opportunities Fund II (Fund II). This addition increases Fund II’s portfolio holdings with
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The Swedish Ministry of Defence has announced the selection of the Embraer C-390 Millennium as Sweden’s new tactical transport aircraft. This strategic choice from another North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) member country marks the first acquisition of the C-390 in Northern Europe, highlighting Sweden’s commitment to advancing its defence capabilities with cutting-edge aircraft. Embraer already
The inauguration of VoltAero’s final assembly facility and headquarters at Rochefort Airport on November 8, marks a major step towards certification and production of the company’s Cassio electric-hybrid aircraft family, advancing a new era of sustainable regional air transportation. Situated at Saint Agnant in the Charente-Maritime department of France’s Nouvelle-Aquitaine region, this purpose-built 2,400 m²
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Pratt & Whitney together with Air New Zealand, held a ground-breaking ceremony for a US$150 million expansion of its Christchurch Engine Centre, adding 14,000 m² to the facility. This expansion will introduce maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) capabilities for Pratt & Whitney’s GTF™ engine in New Zealand, with an anticipated annual capacity of up to
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In the third quarter of 2024, Embraer delivered a total of 59 jets, marking a 26% increase quarter-over-quarter and a 37% rise year-over-year. Deliveries included 41 executive jets (22 light and 19 medium), 16 commercial jets, and two C-390 Millennium multi-mission aircraft for Defence & Security. Key highlights of Embraer’s Q3 2024 results include: A
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Rise Air, a fully Indigenous-owned airline serving Saskatchewan, is set to upgrade its fleet with three new 68-seat ATR 72-600 aircraft, becoming the first Canadian operator of ATR’s latest -600 series. The airline has secured a firm order for its first ATR 72-600, with delivery expected by the end of 2025 and will lease an
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Sabena technics Group, a prominent European provider of civil and government aeronautical services, has appointed Hervé Grandjean as CEO of the Group, effective January 1, 2025. Grandjean will succeed Philippe Rochet, who has successfully led the Group since 2019. The leadership transition takes place during a period of significant growth for Sabena technics, largely driven
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Pan Am Flight Academy has announced the installation of a new Airbus A330 Full-Flight Simulator (FFS) at its Miami Training Centre, enhancing its ability to meet the rising demand for Airbus wide-body pilot training. Located in Pan Am’s Axis Park facility in Hialeah, Florida, the Level D simulator is now fully operational and built to
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The Falkland Islands Government has signed a Letter of Intent with Britten-Norman to acquire four BN2B-26 Islander aircraft for US$9.75 million. This order is part of a wider effort to modernise the Falkland Islands Government Aviation Service (FIGAS) fleet as it celebrates 75 years of service. The new planes will complement the existing order for
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