29 May 2025

Ton Dortmans

IndiGo appoints Ton Dortmans to support A350 entry and MRO growth

IndiGo has announced that Ton Dortmans will join the airline in mid-August 2025 to support the technical entry into service of its new Airbus A350 aircraft. He will also play a key role in advancing IndiGo’s maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) strategy and capabilities. Dortmans brings with him a distinguished 40-year career in aviation, most

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Kuehne+Nagel and Natilus partner to bring blended-wing-body aircraft to commercial air freight

Kuehne+Nagel and Natilus to assess air cargo innovation

Kuehne+Nagel has entered into a strategic partnership with aerospace manufacturer Natilus to explore the potential benefits of introducing blended-wing-body (BWB) aircraft into commercial air freight operations. The collaboration will assess the environmental, economic and operational implications of adopting Natilus’ innovative aircraft design. By drawing on its extensive expertise in air logistics, Kuehne+Nagel will work alongside

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The first D328eco test aircraft (TAC 1)

Deutsche Aircraft unveils first D328eco test plane

Deutsche Aircraft has revealed its first D328eco test aircraft, TAC 1, at its headquarters on the Airtech Campus in Oberpfaffenhofen. This milestone marks a major step forward in the development of sustainable regional aviation and underscores the company’s commitment to innovation, decarbonisation and connectivity. The unveiling follows the announcement of the initial fuselage cut at

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The ATR 72-500F debuts a custom Purolator livery

KF Aerospace completes first ATR 72-500F for Purolator

Following a successful test flight, KF Aerospace has announced the completion of its first ATR 72-500F aircraft for Purolator’s British Columbia (BC) Feeder Network (Purolator). The aircraft, bearing manufacturer serial number MSN707, underwent a comprehensive passenger-to-freighter conversion over the past year at KF’s maintenance facility located at Kelowna International Airport (YLW). The aircraft has also

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Gulf Air Airbus A320

BOC Aviation secures lease deal with Gulf Air for Airbus aircraft

BOC Aviation has signed an agreement with Airbus S.A.S. to acquire nine new Airbus aircraft, consisting of six A320neo and three A321neo models. These aircraft have been placed on long-term leases with new customer Gulf Air. All aircraft will be equipped with CFM LEAP-1A engines and are scheduled for delivery beginning in 2025. “As a

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