18 June 2025

Tommy Hughes

Tommy Hughes joins Satair as new CCO

Satair has appointed Tommy Hughes as its new Chief Commercial Officer (CCO). In this role, Hughes will be responsible for steering Satair’s global commercial strategy and leading its customer success efforts, reinforcing the company’s dedication to service excellence and long-term industry partnerships. Bringing over 35 years of leadership experience in the aviation sector, Hughes has […]

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Avio Aero has partnered with Safran and MTU Aero Engines to power Europe’s next-generation of military helicopters © Cyril Abad CAPA Pictures, Safran

European aerospace trio forge alliance for future military helicopter engine

Safran Helicopter Engines, MTU Aero Engines and Avio Aero have officially joined forces to develop the European next-generation helicopter engine (ENGHE), marking a significant step toward strengthening Europe’s defence sovereignty. A long-term partnership agreement was signed at the Paris Air Show, formalising the collaboration of these three leading aerospace firms in creating a 100% European

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MNG commits to A350 Freighters as EGYPTAIR orders A350-900s

MNG Airlines (MNGA), a global logistics provider and e-commerce enabler based in Türkiye, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for two Airbus A350F freighters. The A350F will become a key part of MNG’s future fleet, bringing the advantages of next-generation cargo aircraft to its operations. This move marks a strategic step forward for MNG

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NOK Air Boeing 737-8 aircraft ©

StandardAero renews engine support for Nok Air

StandardAero has extended its long-standing partnership with Nok Airlines Public Company (Nok Air) by continuing to provide maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services for the airline’s CFM International CFM56-7B turbofan engines. These engines power Nok Air’s fleet of fourteen Boeing 737-800 narrow-body aircraft, which serve routes across Thailand, Southeast Asia, East Asia and South Asia.

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The new APU maintenance contract was signed on June 18, at the Paris Air Show © Honeywell

Honeywell to maintain A330 APUs for Vietjet

Honeywell and Vietjet Air have signed a five-year exclusive agreement for the maintenance of Honeywell’s 331-350 auxiliary power units (APUs) on the airline’s Airbus A330 fleet. Covering 30 wide-body aircraft, the deal expands the existing partnership between the two companies and underscores Honeywell’s role as a key aftermarket provider in the Asia-Pacific region. Announced during

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GKN Aerospace has launched ASPIRE, a research and development initiative aimed at advancing composite wing and flap technologies

GKN Aerospace launches ASPIRE wing R&D programme

GKN Aerospace has officially launched ASPIRE, a new £12 million (US$16.2 million) research and development initiative aimed at advancing composite wing and flap technologies. Having begun in May this year and running through to April 2028, the three-year UK-based programme will focus on developing and testing next-generation structural solutions for aircraft wings, supporting the future

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Netherlands orders aeromedical system for C-390 fleet

Embraer and the State of the Netherlands have signed a milestone agreement for the delivery of a state-of-the-art aeromedical evacuation system for the Royal Netherlands Air Force’s C-390 Millennium transport aircraft. The contract, which includes one confirmed order and seven additional purchase options, was formally signed at the Paris Air Show by Vice Admiral Jan

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