28 March 2025

Air India Express (AIX) Boeing 737-800 aircraft © AirTeamImages

AIX boosts fleet efficiency with new engine leaseback deal

Air India Express (AIX), a wholly owned subsidiary of Air India, has finalised an engine sale-and-leaseback agreement with Willis Lease Finance Corporation (WLFC). The deal involves 26 CFM56-7B engines installed on 13 of AIX’s Boeing 737-800 aircraft, securing enhanced reliability and cost efficiency under WLFC’s innovative ConstantThrust® programme. This latest agreement builds on a previous

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Brussels Airlines' latest Belgian icon livery, ‘Atomium unveiled by Airbourne Colours

Airbourne Colours showcases striking ‘Atomium’ livery for Brussels Airlines

Airbourne Colours, renowned specialists in aircraft painting and refinishing, has once again demonstrated its expertise by transforming Brussels Airlines’ Airbus A320 (OO-SNM) into its latest Belgian Icon livery, ‘Atomium’. The intricate repainting was carried out at the company’s state-of-the-art facility at East Midlands Airport, where over 400 litres of paint and approximately 2,400 hours of

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Norse Atlantic Airways has been approved to operate ULTRAMAIN ELB across its fleet © Ultramain

Norse Atlantic implements ULTRAMAIN ELB across its fleet

Norse Atlantic Airlines (Norse), the Norwegian low-cost, long-haul carrier established in 2021, has taken a major technological leap by implementing the ULTRAMAIN ELB (electronic logbook) across its fleet. The airline has officially received operational approval from the Civil Aviation Authority of Norway (CAA Norway) and has successfully gone live with the system across its 15

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Qatar Airways and Virgin Australia have received the final go-ahead from the ACCC for their integrated alliance © Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways, Virgin Australia get green light for strategic alliance

Qatar Airways Group and Virgin Australia have secured final approval from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) for their integrated alliance, marking a major milestone in Virgin Australia’s return to long-haul international travel. This green light paves the way for the airline’s 28 weekly flights between Australia and Doha, operated under a wet-lease agreement

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AAR and FTAI Aviation propel CFM56 support into the future

AAR CORP. has extended its exclusive serviceable engine products agreement with FTAI Aviation until 2030. This long-term collaboration continues to focus on the supply of CFM56 used serviceable material (USM), ensuring a steady inventory for the global aviation aftermarket and FTAI’s innovative Module Factory™. FTAI’s Module Factory™ is a dedicated commercial maintenance centre designed specifically

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