19 March 2025

JAL Boeing 737-8 flying over Mt. Fuji

Japan Airlines expands fleet with major aircraft orders

Japan Airlines (JAL) has announced the addition of 17 more Boeing 737-8 aircraft to its fleet, following an earlier order of 21 aircraft in March 2023. These new single-aisle jets will gradually replace the existing Boeing 737-800s currently operating mainly on domestic routes, marking a significant step in JAL’s fleet modernisation strategy. Alongside the expansion […]

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Air India has welcomed its first retrofitted A320neo aircraft, VT-EXN, back into operations

Air India reintroduces first fully retrofitted A320neo

Air India has reintroduced its first fully retrofitted narrow-body aircraft, VT-EXN, an A320neo, marking a significant milestone in the airline’s ambitious transformation journey. This aircraft is the first of 27 legacy narrow-body jets inherited during the Tata Group’s takeover to undergo a complete cabin retrofit, setting the standard for Air India’s refreshed brand identity. VT-EXN

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The cockpit upgrade will reduce sustainment costs over the helicopter’s life cycle © U.S.Army T The cockpit upgrade will reduce sustainment costs over the helicopter’s life cycle © U.S. Army

Collins Aerospace to upgrade U.S. Army Black Hawk avionics

Collins Aerospace, part of RTX, has been awarded an $80 million contract to upgrade the avionics systems of U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopters under the H-60M MOSA Avionics Architecture Solution programme. The upgrade will utilise Mosarc®, Collins’ family of Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA)-compliant products, designed to simplify the integration of new technology on the

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raport Group

Fraport Group posts strong financial and passenger growth in 2024

The Fraport Group (Fraport) closed the 2024 fiscal year with significant growth in revenue, profit and passenger numbers, driven by increased traffic volumes and pricing at Frankfurt Airport and its international airports. The global airport operator recorded a 16.6% rise in net profit, reaching €501.9 million. According to Fraport CEO Dr. Stefan Schulte, the Group

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Donal Boylan

Donal Boylan appointed President Asia Pacific for AJW Group

AJW Group has appointed Donal Boylan as President – Asia Pacific. This move reflects the company’s strategic focus on strengthening its presence and accelerating growth across the region. With an impressive career spanning over 35 years in aerospace and defence, Boylan brings a wealth of industry knowledge and leadership experience to the role. His career

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An A330-300 converted freighter has been delivered to MNG Airlines

Stratos delivers converted A330-300 freighter to MNG Airlines

Stratos, a specialist in aircraft investment and asset management, has successfully delivered an Airbus A330-300 converted freighter to MNG Airlines on a long-term operating lease. MNG Airlines, a privately owned Turkish carrier, operates scheduled cargo flights globally and has now expanded its fleet with this latest addition. The aircraft, with manufacturer serial number (MSN) 1510,

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