Swissport and flynas have signed a long-term strategic partnership that will see the two companies deepen their commercial relationship in Saudi Arabia. Under the five-year agreement, Swissport Saudi Arabia will become flynas’ exclusive ground-handling partner across the airline’s entire network in the Kingdom. As part of the deal, flynas will acquire a 10% stake in […]
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Japan’s Fire and Disaster Management Agency (FDMA) has ordered an Airbus H160, marking the agency’s first acquisition of the next-generation helicopter. The aircraft will be based in Kumamoto prefecture on Kyushu and join the FDMA’s existing helicopter fleet, strengthening Japan’s nationwide emergency response capability. The H160 will be used primarily for rapid aerial reconnaissance and
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Abelo has completed the delivery of three new ATR 72-600 aircraft to Bangladeshi carrier Air Astra, marking the completion of an agreement supporting the airline’s fleet expansion and efforts to strengthen domestic air connectivity. The latest aircraft is the third and final ATR 72-600 delivered under the deal. The turboprops will support the carrier’s regional
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Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance (AFI KLM E&M) has appointed Sylvain Fagot as Senior Vice President (SVP) Components at Air France Industries, effective October 1, 2026. Fagot succeeds François Gueguen, who is leaving AFI KLM E&M to become Executive Vice President Fleet, Engineering & Maintenance at Transavia France. Fagot returns to Air France
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Pratt & Whitney is investing US$25 million (PLN 95 million) to expand its Polish manufacturing facility in Niepołomice, increasing production capacity for complex tubular assemblies used in commercial and military engines. The expansion is expected to be operational in 2028 and will create more than 120 jobs as Pratt & Whitney responds to rising demand
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QOCO Systems and Rolls-Royce are expanding QOCO’s intelligent data service, which provides real-time airline operator data to Rolls-Royce systems to support engine reliability and maintenance operations. Delivered through QOCO’s Aviadex platform, the service now covers tens of additional operators, with the aim of supporting the entire in-service modern Trent fleet and extending coverage to legacy
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