BOC Aviation has signed an agreement to purchase and lease-back two Airbus A350-1000 aircraft to new customer Philippine Airlines (PAL) under long-term operating leases. The aircraft, powered by Rolls-Royce Trent XWB engines, represent BOC Aviation’s first deliveries of the A350-1000 type. The initial aircraft is scheduled to join the PAL fleet in December 2025, marking […]
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Africa’s passenger air traffic is expected to grow at an average annual rate of 6% through to 2044, driven by a young population, a rising middle class, rapid urbanisation and increasing investment in airports and connectivity, Boeing has said. According to the company’s 2025 Commercial Market Outlook (CMO) for Africa, the region’s commercial fleet will
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Bombardier has reported substantial progress on its new state-of-the-art service centre at Al Bateen Executive Airport in Abu Dhabi, marking a key milestone in the company’s strategy to expand its global support network. The structural framework of the main building and hangar is now rising, keeping the project firmly on track for its planned opening
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Senior plc (Senior), a global manufacturer of high-technology components and systems, has announced a multi-year contract from Airbus for the design, qualification and production of a range of highly engineered aerospace standard parts used in fluid-conveyance applications. The agreement strengthens Senior’s position as a key supplier of complex components to major airframers and underscores the
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According to reporting by The Indian Express, IndiGo, India’s largest airline, faced significant flight disruptions in recent days, driven primarily by a shortage of crew following the introduction of new rest and duty regulations. The situation worsened on Tuesday, December 2, and Wednesday December 3, with widespread delays and a sharp rise in cancellations across
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Azorra has announced the sale of two Airbus A330-300 aircraft to Xiamen Aircraft Leasing (Xiamen Airlease), a China-based aircraft lessor. The aircraft, MSN 1432 and MSN 1579, remain on lease to Sichuan Airlines, one of China’s leading carriers. John Evans, Chief Executive Officer at Azorra, said: “We are proud to complete our first transaction with
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Pratt & Whitney has secured a US$1.6 billion undefinitised contract action to sustain the F135 engine, which powers all three variants of the F-35 Lightning II, widely regarded as the world’s most advanced fighter aircraft. The contract covers a range of essential sustainment activities for both US and international operators. These include depot-level maintenance and
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