International Airlines Group (IAG) has announced the appointment of Rafael Jiménez Hoyos as the new CEO of LEVEL, IAG’s long-haul airline based in Barcelona. The appointment will take effect on October 1, with Hoyos succeeding Fernando Candela, who is retiring after a distinguished career within the Group, including his roles as CEO of LEVEL, Chairman […]
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Skyservice Business Aviation (Skyservice) celebrated the grand opening of its new Seattle business jet centre this week at King County International Airport – Boeing Field (BFI), with industry peers, clients, and dignitaries in attendance. “Seattle is a dynamic economic hub in North America. Our business jet centre introduces a new standard of ease, sophistication, and
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Volar Air Mobility and Etihad Aviation Training (EAT) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to enhance cooperation on advanced electric aircraft operations. The agreement aims to leverage both organisations’ expertise through information exchange and joint initiatives, advancing the UAE’s aviation sector. The MoU signing was witnessed by HE Saif Mohammed Al Suwaidi, Director General of
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ZeroAvia has announced the extension of its Series C financing round, reaching a total of $150m, with a £20m (US$26.20m) investment coming from the SIB (Scottish National Investment Bank), joining previous investments from American Airlines, International Airlines Group (IAG), and ITOCHU Corporation. The financing round was co-led by Airbus, Barclays Sustainable Impact Capital, and NEOM
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Heart Aerospace has unveiled its first full-scale demonstrator for its regional hybrid-electric aircraft, the ES-30, marking a significant milestone in its development. Built almost entirely in-house at the company’s Gothenburg facilities, the demonstrator reflects Heart’s strategy to advance both design and production simultaneously. “Our industry is approaching a 30-year innovation cycle, and we have less
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Gulfstream Aerospace has announced the sale of the first Gulfstream G400 intended for dedicated charter operations, purchased by Germany-based DC Aviation Group. The sale was revealed during a signing ceremony at Gulfstream’s Customer Support facility in Farnborough, England. Scott Neal, Senior Vice President of Worldwide Sales at Gulfstream, expressed gratitude for DC Aviation’s commitment to
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China Development Bank Financial Leasing has announced that it will acquire 80 Airbus A320neo aircraft, with deliveries scheduled for between 2030 and 2032. This substantial order aims to optimise the fleet structure of the bank’s aviation unit and enhance the proportion of next-generation aircraft, which are known for their high fuel efficiency and broad market
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Jackson Square Aviation (JSA) has announced the successful delivery of seven Boeing 737-8 aircraft to Air India Express, marking the completion of a significant long-term lease agreement with the airline. These aircraft deliveries are a part of Air India Express’s fleet expansion strategy, as it seeks to enhance its operations with modern and fuel-efficient planes.
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TrueNoord, a specialist regional aircraft lessor, has leased two De Havilland Dash 8-400 aircraft to the Norwegian airline, Widerøe. The two 2013 vintage aircraft, MSN 4439/4448, are on operating lease and are part of TrueNoord’s latest portfolio acquisition from Nordic Aviation Capital. TrueNoord and Widerøe have shared a successful partnership in the past, characterised by
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West Star Aviation has announced the appointment of Ray Sharp to Director of Maintenance at their East Alton, Illinois (ALN) facility, where he will oversee all maintenance programmes. Ray Sharp began his career as an Airframe and Powerplant technician at Cessna before moving on to StandardAero, where he spent 25 years. During his time there,
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