Michael Axtmann (l) receives the AMO certificate from Toks Fadairo (r)

FAI Technik receives Nigerian AMO certification

German MRO service provider, FAI Technik GmbH (FAI Technik), a wholly owned subsidiary of FAI Aviation Group Holding, has announced that it has received an Approved Maintenance Organisation (AMO) certificate from the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA). This certification enables FAI to conduct a range of maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) tasks on Nigerian-registered business […]

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ICON and TAG are now PAG companies © ICON Aerospace

PAG acquires ICON Aerospace and TAG Aero

Financial

Precision Aviation Group (PAG) has acquired ICON Aerospace (ICON) and TAG Aero (TAG). These strategic moves significantly enhance PAG’s capabilities in avionics and engine services while broadening its product offerings within the airline market. ICON, based in Indian Trail, North Carolina, is a provider of MRO services, focusing on avionics, accessories, and electronics. TAG, located

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ExecuJet Haite becomes exclusive ground handler at ZBAA

Other News

ExecuJet Haite Aviation Services China (ExecuJet Haite) has begun offering ground handling services for business jets at Beijing Capital International Airport (ZBAA) after securing an exclusive contract with Capital Airport Holding Business Aviation Management (CBM). CBM, the state-owned entity overseeing business aviation at the airport, has entrusted ExecuJet Haite as its sole ground handler, marking

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Emirates SkyCargo has ordered five additional Boeing 777 Freighters © Boeing

Emirates SkyCargo expands fleet with additional 777 Freighters

Aircraft & Engines

Emirates SkyCargo has announced an order for five additional Boeing 777 Freighters, further expanding its fleet of the twin-engine aircraft. This latest order, which was finalised in September, brings Emirates’ total Boeing wide-body aircraft orders to 249, including 14 of the 777 Freighters. The new acquisition builds on Emirates SkyCargo’s earlier purchase of five 777

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Ambry Hill Technologies and Locatory.com have announced a partnership that integrates their aviation software products

Ambry Hill and Locatory.com partner to streamline aviation RFQ and quoting process

Information Technology

Ambry Hill Technologies and Locatory.com have announced a partnership that integrates their aviation software products, creating a more efficient and automated solution for managing inbound RFQs, customer quoting, and inventory availability in the aviation marketplace. This collaboration is aimed at improving sales efficiency, reducing manual data entry and driving revenue growth for aviation businesses through

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Wafra acquires controlling stake in Aquila Air Capital

Financial

Wafra Inc., a global alternative asset manager based in New York, has acquired a controlling stake in Aquila Air Capital (Aquila), a prominent engine lessor. Wafra has signed definitive agreements to acquire the Aquila platform from Warburg Pincus, a global growth investor. Through this transaction, Wafra will take a controlling interest in Aquila and provide

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Honeywell's 33rd annual Global Business Aviation Outlook projects 8,500 new business jet deliveries over the next decade © Bombardier

Honeywell forecasts 8,500 business jet deliveries over next decade

Aircraft & Engines

Honeywell has published its 33rd annual Global Business Aviation Outlook, offering insights into industry trends and long-term developments based on extensive surveys of business aviation operators worldwide. The forecast predicts the delivery of up to 8,500 new business jets, valued at US$280 billion, over the next decade, an increase in value from last year. However,

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Engine Maintenance Is Our Company’s Core Strength

MRO 360° Articles

Talking to Bo Lump, Senior Vice President Business Development, SR Technics SR Technics has recently sold its airframe maintenance business to EasyJet to focus on engine maintenance. What led to the decision to exit the base maintenance business? Coming out of the COVID-19 period, SR Technics recognized that engine maintenance is our company’s core strength.

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The Airbus A321P2F programme has received validation of its STC from Brazil’s National Civil Aviation Agency © EFW

EFW receives A321P2F validation from Brazilian aviation authority

MRO & Production

Elbe Flugzeugwerke GmbH (EFW), the centre of excellence for Airbus passenger-to-freighter (P2F) conversions and a joint venture between ST Engineering and Airbus, has received validation of its supplemental type certification (V-STC) for the Airbus A321P2F programme from Brazil’s National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC). This significant achievement coincided with the redelivery of an A321P2F aircraft to

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PLAY will focus more on leisure markets in Southern Europe

PLAY revises business model, shifts focus to leisure markets