Heike Tamm

JetBlue Embraer E190 jet © Azorra

Azorra acquires 13 E190 jets and 36 CF34-10E6 engines from JetBlue

Azorra has signed a sale-and-purchase agreement with JetBlue to acquire 13 Embraer E190 aircraft and 36 General Electric CF34‑10E6 engines. Deliveries began in July 2025 and will continue through to the second quarter of 2026, marking another strategic collaboration between the two companies. The transaction strengthens Azorra’s established presence in the Embraer E‑Jet market and […]

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Adriaan Den Heijer

Air France-KLM appoints Adriaan Den Heijer as new CCO

Air France-KLM has announced the appointment of Adriaan Den Heijer as Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), effective September 1, 2025. He will succeed Angus Clarke and, for an interim period, will also retain his responsibilities as Executive Vice President of Air France-KLM Cargo. Den Heijer will report directly to Benjamin Smith, CEO

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36 Series Auxiliary Power Unit © Honeywell

StandardAero relocates GTCP36 APU MRO programme to UK hub

StandardAero has completed the relocation of its UK-based Honeywell Aerospace GTCP36 auxiliary power unit (APU) maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) programme to its Fleetlands facility in Gosport, UK. The transition is designed to enhance operational efficiency, increase capacity, and reduce turnaround times for customers across Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA). The UK APU

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Olivier Andriès, Safran CEO and Director

Safran to build €450 million aircraft carbon brake facility in France

Safran has announced it will build a new aircraft carbon brake production facility at the Plaine de l’Ain Industrial Park (PIPA) near Lyon, in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France. The plant, scheduled to begin operations in 2030, is expected to boost Safran’s carbon brake production capacity by 25% by 2037. The new 30,000 m² (323,000

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Josh Lane

IAG Cargo names Josh Lane as director of London operations

IAG Cargo, the cargo division of International Airlines Group, has appointed Josh Lane as director of London operations, highlighting the strategic importance of London Heathrow as its global headquarters and busiest hub. The role aims to strengthen operational efficiency and deliver improved customer-focused services. Lane, who previously served as Head of Warehouse at IAG Cargo,

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Riyadh Air Boeing 787

EPCOR and Riyadh Air sign long-term APU maintenance deal

EPCOR, a wholly owned subsidiary of Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance (AFI KLM E&M), has entered into a long-term agreement with Saudi Arabia’s new national carrier, Riyadh Air, to provide full maintenance and support for APS5000 auxiliary power units (APUs) fitted to the airline’s Boeing 787 Dreamliner fleet. The agreement is designed to

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Data analytics

IBA reports global passenger capacity up 10% from pre-pandemic levels

IBA, an aviation market intelligence and advisory company, has reported continued growth in global passenger capacity and shifting aircraft delivery patterns in the first half of 2025. Global Available Seat Kilometres (ASKs), a key measure of passenger capacity, rose by 4.6% compared with the first half of 2024 and stood 9.8% higher than in the

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