24 October 2025

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SalamAir partners with MAI to set up first wheels and brakes facility in Oman

SalamAir has signed a ten-year memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Mach Aerospace International (MAI) to set up an aircraft wheels and brakes maintenance centre in Oman. Under the deal, SalamAir will provide MAI with a full set of specialised wheels and brakes shop tools. MAI will build and operate the new facility at Muscat International […]

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American Airlines

American Airlines posts record revenue but reports quarterly loss

American Airlines Group has announced its financial results for the third quarter of 2025, reporting record revenue of US$13.7 billion. Despite the strong performance, the airline posted a GAAP net loss of US$114 million, equivalent to US$(0.17) per diluted share. Excluding net special items, American Airlines reported an adjusted net loss of US$111 million, also

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WestJet aircraft

Global airline giants take minority stakes in WestJet

Onex Partners and WestJet have finalised the sale of minority equity stakes in the Canadian carrier to Delta Air Lines, Korean Air, and Air France-KLM. The sale marks a new chapter in WestJet’s international partnerships while keeping control with Onex Partners, the private equity platform of Onex Corporation. The transaction, first announced on May 9,

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Airbus predicts world freighter fleet to grow 45% by 2044

Airbus forecasts 45% growth in global freighter fleet by 2044

Airbus’ 2025 Cargo Global Market Forecast (GMF) projects the worldwide fleet of dedicated freighter aircraft will grow to 3,420 over the next 20 years, a 45% increase. This total will include 815 existing freighters and 2,605 additional ones. Of the 2,605 new freighters, 1,530 will replace older aircraft, while 1,075 will support fleet growth. These

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Aircraft Propeller Service (APS)

APS launches first Collins 568F propeller overhaul in Asia

Aircraft Propeller Service (APS) has completed its first overhaul of Collins Aerospace 568F propeller blades at its new MRO facility in Malaysia. It marks the first time this propeller type has been serviced within the region. Until now, all Collins 568F propellers had to be shipped to North America or Europe for overhaul. With APS’s

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