Construction has started on a 6,221 m² extension to Airbus’ Belfast wing facility as the manufacturer prepares to ramp up A220 production. The project forms part of a wider multi-million-pound investment plan for the site and is scheduled for completion in the first half of 2028. The extension will increase the facility’s wing manufacturing footprint […]
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stratosX, a technology company developing AI-enabled airline orchestration systems, has announced that Air Transat has deployed X360, its decision-support platform designed to strengthen airline response to irregular operations (IROPS), including flight delays, cancellations and schedule changes. The deployment makes Air Transat, a leading leisure airline, stratosX’s launch airline customer. X360 has been integrated into the
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Pem-Air has selected Ramco Aviation Software as the technology platform for its engine MRO operations as the company expands its support for larger and next-generation engine types. Ramco Systems Corporation, USA, a subsidiary of Ramco Systems Limited, said its aviation software will support Pem-Air’s growing engine portfolio, which includes the GE90 and Trent 700, as
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SalamAir has appointed Eng. Yaqoob bin Saif bin Hamoud Al Kiyumi as Chief Executive Officer, effective October 1, 2026. The Omani airline said the appointment marks a new chapter in its development as it continues to pursue its strategic priorities, with a focus on sustainable growth, operational excellence and an enhanced customer experience. Al Kiyumi
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BOC Aviation reported net profit after tax of US$357 million for the first half of 2026, up 4% year on year and marking another record result excluding non-recurring items. Total revenues and other income rose 4% from the first half of 2025 to US$1.3 billion, with the aircraft lessor reporting improvements across all its business
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HAECO and China Aircraft Leasing Group (CALC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly develop an engine lifecycle support platform in Hong Kong. The agreement establishes a strategic framework for the two Hong Kong-based companies to expand cooperation in high value-added aviation services, while supporting the city’s development as an international aviation hub.
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PART ONE (A Three-Part AviTrader MRO 360° Series) The Idea That Changed Engine Ownership How Charlie Willis Helped Pioneer the Aircraft Engine Leasing Business Willis Lease Finance Corporation (WLFC) was established in 1985 around an idea that was still largely untested in commercial aviation: an aircraft engine could be leased independently from the aircraft it
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