Jazeera opts for LEAP engines to power nine A320neos

Jazeera Airways (Jazeera) has selected CFM International LEAP-1A engines to power nine additional Airbus A320neo aircraft and expanded its existing engine services agreement with the manufacturer. The expanded agreement covers Jazeera’s current and future fleet of 29 A320neo family aircraft, as well as the purchase of spare engines. “We are pleased to continue our longstanding […]

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The first of four Boeing 737-8s for Norwegian

CDB Aviation delivers first B737-8 to Norwegian

Aircraft & Engines

Norwegian has taken delivery of the first of four B737-8 aircraft from CDB Aviation, marking the lessor’s first aircraft placement with the Scandinavian airline. The four aircraft are covered by lease agreements signed between CDB Aviation, the Irish subsidiary of China Development Bank Financial Leasing, and Norwegian in December 2024. “We are pleased to mark

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Contrail names Weinroth CEO as founder steps down

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Contrail Aviation Support (Contrail) has appointed Stuart G. Weinroth as Chief Executive, succeeding founder Joe Kuhn as the commercial jet engine trading and leasing company seeks to build on more than two decades of growth. Weinroth brings more than 30 years of experience across the commercial aviation asset lifecycle, including roles with airlines, aircraft and

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A350F, MSN700, takes off for maiden flight

Airbus A350F freighter takes first flight

Aircraft & Engines, Top Stories

The first Airbus A350F freighter test aircraft has completed its maiden flight, marking the start of a more than nine-month flight-test campaign for the new wide-body cargo aircraft, Airbus reported. The aircraft, MSN 700, flew for four hours and 10 minutes, reaching an altitude of 25,000 feet. It was equipped with flight-test instrumentation and operated

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Steven Trowell, SVP Maintenance and Disassembly, EirTrade

EirTrade facility earns AFRA Diamond status

MRO & Production

EirTrade Aviation’s (EirTrade) airframe and engine disassembly facility at Ireland West Airport Knock has received “KPI-Diamond” certification from the Aircraft Fleet Recycling Association (AFRA), the aviation services company announced. The accreditation recognises compliance with AFRA’s best management practices and a high level of asset data collection and monitoring. “At the Diamond standard, data is gathered

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Jazeera opts for LEAP engines to power nine A320neos

CDB Aviation delivers first B737-8 to Norwegian

Contrail names Weinroth CEO as founder steps down

Airbus A350F freighter takes first flight

EirTrade facility earns AFRA Diamond status

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30 September 2026

Jazeera opts for LEAP engines to power nine A320neos

CDB Aviation delivers first B737-8 to Norwegian

Contrail names Weinroth CEO as founder steps down

Airbus A350F freighter takes first flight

EirTrade facility earns AFRA Diamond status

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