3 March 2025

Norwegian will buy ten Boeing 737-800 aircraft currently leased within its fleet

Norwegian to acquire ten Boeing 737-800 aircraft to strengthen fleet strategy

Aircraft & Engines

Norwegian has announced an agreement to purchase ten Boeing 737-800 aircraft currently leased within its fleet, with the transaction expected to close in the first quarter of 2025. The acquisition, made on favourable terms, marks a key step in securing Norwegian’s future fleet. The deal will enhance financial flexibility, align with the airline’s long-term strategy, […]

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AW139 helicopter for disassembly

Karen strengthens partnership with Horix Aerospace through AW139 acquisition and disassembly agreement

MRO & Production

Karen, Switzerland’s largest private helicopter MRO (maintenance, repair, and overhaul) provider, has announced the acquisition of an AW139 helicopter for disassembly. The company has also established a further consignment agreement with Horix Aerospace, under the Horix ‘Trust Consignment’ programme, to remarket the materials recovered from the disassembled helicopter. This new collaboration involves the first-ever AW139

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Air France has taken delivery of one A350-900 aircraft from ACG © AirTeamImages

Aviation Capital Group delivers Airbus A350-900 to Air France

Aircraft & Engines

Aviation Capital Group (ACG), a global aircraft asset manager, has delivered one Airbus A350-900 aircraft on long-term lease to Air France. The aircraft, powered by Rolls-Royce Trent XWB Turbofan engines, is part of a multi-aircraft sale-leaseback transaction between ACG and Air France. This delivery marks ACG’s first lease agreement with an airline to include sustainability-linked

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Donatas Dockus

FL Technics appoints Donatas Dockus as CEO for Canadian subsidiary

People

FL Technics has appointed Donatas Dockus as the new CEO of its Canadian subsidiary, Wright International, marking a strategic step to bolster its presence in the Americas. The appointment aims to leverage Dockus’ extensive global experience to expand the company’s capabilities and capitalise on growth opportunities within the Canadian aviation market. Dockus brings over a

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Spirit AeroSystems Wichita, Kansas facility © Shutterstock

Spirit AeroSystems reports fourth-quarter loss amid acquisition process

Financial

Spirit AeroSystems reported a US$577 million fourth-quarter operating loss on Friday, February 28, compared with US$215 million in operating income a year earlier, which had been bolstered by a funding agreement with key customer Boeing. The major supplier to the U.S. planemaker reported steep losses for 2024, after warning in November that there was “substantial

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Alaska Airlines

Alaska Airlines flight attendants ratify new contract

Other News

Alaska Airlines’ more than 6,900 flight attendants, represented by the Association of Flight Attendants (AFA), have ratified a new three-year contract. The agreement includes significant enhancements, such as increased pay (including boarding pay and a ratification payment), greater flexibility and scheduling improvements, better benefits, and more. This is the eighth ratified labour contract between an

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