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SkySelect has processed US$5 billion worth of aircraft parts transactions since its launch © Shutterstock

SkySelect’s Procurement technology is ushering in the era of AI in aviation

In 2024, SkySelect’s Procurement AI entered the early majority adoption phase, marking a pivotal transformation in the aircraft materials procurement landscape. Numerous customers have embraced this innovative technology, signalling a shift in how transactions for aircraft parts are conducted. The company has surpassed a significant milestone, having processed US$5 billion worth of aircraft parts transactions […]

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Alaska Airlines

Alaska Airlines targets US$1 billion profit boost by 2027

Alaska Airlines (Alaska) has unveiled an ambitious plan to achieve an additional US$1 billion in profits by 2027, leveraging its acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines and rising demand for premium travel. The announcement, made on Tuesday, December 10, caused a surge in the carrier’s share price, climbing 12% to US$60.81. Based in Seattle, Washington, Alaska Airlines

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Cambodian Angkor Air will add three new ATR 72-600s to its fleet in 2025 © ATR

Cambodia Angkor Air to add ATR 72-600 aircraft to its fleet

ATR, the manufacturer of regional aircraft, has announced the addition of three ATR 72-600 aircraft to the fleet of Cambodia Angkor Air, which will rebrand as Air Cambodia on January 1, 2025. The aircraft, procured by HNCAL (HNCA Aviation Financial Leasing Co., Ltd.), a Chinese lessor and subsidiary of Henan Civil Aviation Development & Investment

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Avianca has opted for Honeywell's advanced avionics technologies and APUs for its new Airbus A320neo fleet © Honeywell

Avianca selects Honeywell avionics and APUs for A320neo fleet

Avianca, Colombia’s largest airline, has selected Honeywell to provide avionics technologies and mechanical systems for its new Airbus A320neo fleet. This decision is expected to improve operational efficiency and enhance pilot situational awareness, supporting Honeywell’s focus on the future of aviation. Furthermore, Honeywell will supply 131-9A auxiliary power units (APUs) for Avianca’s 138 new aircraft.

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Red Sea International Airport (RSI) © SITA

SITA and Red Sea International Airport (RSI) partner for smart terminal solutions

SITA will provide specialised airport systems for Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea International Airport‘s (RSI) new Main Terminal building. This collaboration builds on SITA’s prior work with RSI, including the successful implementation of technology in the airport’s Air Taxi Terminal. RSI, a key component of The Red Sea destination developed by Red Sea Global, is projected

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Tarek Muhiddin, COO of AMAC Aerospace Basel (l) and Chadi Saade, President of Airbus Corporate Jets (r) © AMAC

AMAC Aerospace joins Airbus ACJ Service Centre Network

AMAC Aerospace (AMAK) has reported its inclusion in Airbus Corporate Jets’ (ACJ) Service Centre Network (SCN) for its headquarters in Basel, Switzerland. This significant partnership extends AMAC’s renowned expertise in maintenance and VIP completion services through Airbus’ global network. Under the SCN, AMAC will offer ACJ customers a comprehensive range of tailored services, including maintenance,

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Theo Panagiotoulias (l) and Michael Rousseau (r)

Michael Rousseau elected new chairperson of Star Alliance Chief Executive Board 

Michael Rousseau, President and CEO of Air Canada, has been elected as the new Chairperson of the Star Alliance Chief Executive Board (CEB), succeeding Scott Kirby, CEO of United Airlines, who served in the role since December 2020. As Chairperson, Rousseau will oversee the strategic direction of Star Alliance, which is the world’s largest airline

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ExecuJet and Satys to launch aircraft paint facility in Dubai

ExecuJet MRO Services Middle East (ExecuJet) part of Dassault Aviation, has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Satys Aerospace to collaborate on aircraft livery services. This partnership includes the establishment of a state-of-the-art aircraft paint facility at Dubai South’s Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC), slated to open in the first quarter of 2025.

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Air India has ordered ten A350 aircraft and 90 A320-family aircraft © Airbus

Air India expands Airbus fleet with orders for 100 new aircraft

Air India, under Tata Group ownership, has revealed an order for ten A350 wide-body aircraft and 90 single-aisle A320-family jets, solidifying its fleet modernisation plans. This latest order, already accounted for in Airbus’ 2024 orderbook, complements the substantial purchase made in 2023 of 40 A350s and 210 A320-family aircraft. With these additions, Air India’s total

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Lufthansa Technik to open state-of-the-art MRO facility in Portugal by 2027

Lufthansa Technik is set to enhance its global MRO capacities with the construction of a cutting-edge facility in Portugal. Located in the Lusopark business park in Santa Maria da Feira, roughly 35 kilometres south of Porto, the plant is expected to be operational by the end of 2027. The ambitious project will create over 700

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