30 January 2025

Construction of Ryanair's new maintenance facility at Dublin Airport is under way © Ryanair

Ryanair begins construction of €40 million maintenance facility at Dublin Airport

Financial

Ryanair has commenced construction of its new €40 million (US$42 million) aircraft maintenance facility at Dublin Airport. The state-of-the-art four-bay hangar will create over 200 highly skilled and well-paid jobs for engineers and mechanics, supporting the airline’s expanding fleet. Spanning 120,000 ft², the facility will accommodate both heavy and line maintenance for Ryanair’s growing fleet […]

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Airbus Helicopters extends its support for the U.S. Coast Guard's MH-65 fleet © Airbus Helicopters/Jeremy Burke

Airbus Helicopters to continue support for U.S. Coast Guard MH-65 fleet

MRO & Production

Airbus Helicopters has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) to continue supporting its fleet of MH-65 Dolphin helicopters until 2037. The agreement emphasises Airbus’ commitment to ensuring the mission readiness of the USCG’s fleet as it carries out vital search and rescue, law enforcement, and disaster response operations. Under

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One of Draken's L-159E aircraft © Draken

Draken secures future at Teesside Airport with new £173 million MoD deal

Military & Defense

Aviation services and technology firm Draken has secured its operations at Teesside Airport for the next four years after signing a renewed agreement with the Ministry of Defence (MoD). The £173 million (US$216 million) contract will see Draken continue to support military training with the Royal Air Force (RAF), reinforcing its long-standing role in UK

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Lufthansa will invest €14 m in airBaltic for a minority stake

Lufthansa Group to invest €14 million in airBaltic for minority stake

Financial, Top Stories

The Ministry of Transport of Latvia, airBaltic and Lufthansa Group have signed an agreement for Lufthansa Group to invest €14 million (US$14.7 million) in airBaltic, securing a minority stake and a seat on the airline’s Supervisory Board. As part of the deal, Lufthansa Group will receive a convertible share representing a 10% stake in airBaltic.

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Southeast Aerospace achieves UK CAA PART 145 approval

MRO & Production

Southeast Aerospace, Inc. (SEA) has announced its attainment of UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) PART 145 approval (UK.145.50427). This certification for the United Kingdom and Ireland reinforces SEA’s commitment to delivering high-quality aviation products and services to customers worldwide. The UK CAA PART 145 certification enables SEA to issue UK-specific 8130 certificates and fully comply

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An American Airlines CRJ700 passenger jet and a Black Hawk helicopter collided in mid-air Wednesday, near Washington D.C. © Shutterstock

Fatal mid-air collision near Washington D.C. involving regional jet and military helicopter

Other News

A devastating mid-air collision occurred on January 29, 2025, near Washington D.C., resulting in the tragic loss of 67 lives. The incident involved an American Airlines regional passenger jet and a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter, which collided in close proximity to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. The American Airlines regional jet, operated by PSA

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