NAC delivers one De Havilland Dash 8-400 to Cobham Aviation

Nordic Aviation Capital (NAC) has confirmed that it has delivered one De Havilland Dash 8-400, MSN 4231, to Cobham Aviation Services on lease. Cobham Aviation Services provides specialist aviation solutions to government, defence and commercial customers. Its portfolio of services includes: aerial border surveillance and search-and-rescue operations spanning the country’s exclusive economic zone and search-and-rescue […]

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Boeing receives new order for third and fourth KC-46 from Japan Ministry of Defense

Military & Defense

The U.S. Air Force has exercised the option for the Japan Air Self-Defense Force’s (JASDF) third and fourth Boeing KC-46 tanker through the Foreign Military Sale (FMS) process. Boeing’s KC-46 will be a force multiplier in the U.S.-Japanese defense alliance. It can refuel U.S., allied and coalition military aircraft compatible with international aerial refueling procedures,

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Airbus looks to stop burning cash with plan to increase output

Financial, Top Stories

Having speeded up deliveries to cash-strapped airlines, Airbus has announced that it intends to increase production of its popular single-aisle jets, the A-320 Family, from 40 to 47 units a month in the third-quarter of 2021, in an attempt to stop burning cash and demand permitting. The A320 Family of jets have been identified as

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VoltAero selects Sonaca Group to develop airframe for Cassio family of hybrid-electric aircraft

MRO & Production

The airframe for VoltAero’s Cassio hybrid-electric aircraft will be developed by Sonaca Group, applying this Belgium-headquartered company’s expertise in optimized aerostructures to the VoltAero family of four, six and ten-seat airplanes. Under the terms of the agreement unveiled on October 29, Sonaca Group will transition Cassio from its current design status into a production-ready definition,

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The end of Delta’s Boeing 777 era

Aircraft & Engines

On Saturday October 31, Flight 8777 will mark the end of the 777 era for Delta during what has been an unprecedented time for the airline industry. The five-and-a-half hour flight from New York-JFK – Los Angeles will include special announcements and onboard treats for customers and aviation enthusiasts. Some passengers booked this final flight

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Nasmyth Group signs multi-million-pound precision engineering contract with Incora™

MRO & Production

Nasmyth Group has signed a multi-million-pound contract with Incora to manufacture precision engineered components for multiple platforms including new and aftermarket OE (Original Engine) build and support to Legacy engines. The seven-year contract will be carried out by the Nasmyth Bulwell team, from its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Pinxton, Nottinghamshire and Nasmyth Group’s manufacturing team

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Kuwait Airways takes delivery of first two A330neos

Aircraft & Engines

Kuwait Airways, the national airline of Kuwait, has received its first two A330neos. These aircraft are the first of eight A330neos ordered by the airline. The carrier currently operates a fleet of 15 Airbus aircraft comprising seven A320ceos, three A320neos and five A330ceos. This event also marks Airbus’ first A330-800 delivery. The new-generation wide-body aircraft is

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Inmarsat and GDC Technics develop advanced new terminal to optimize performance of GX Aviation inflight broadband

Information Technology

Inmarsat has unveiled details of a next-generation terminal for its GX Aviation inflight broadband solution, which has been developed in collaboration with GDC Technics, a leader in engineering and technical services, modifications and electronic systems. The innovative light-weight, low-drag terminal is available to airlines across the world and has been designed to ensure that the

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United Airlines launches first free transatlantic COVID-19 testing pilot

Airlines & Routes

United Airlines has announced the first free transatlantic COVID-19 testing pilot program for customers. From November 16 through December 11, the airline will offer rapid tests to every passenger over two years old and crew members on board select flights from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to London Heathrow (LHR), free of charge. Anyone who

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More jobs to go at Boeing as planemaker posts fourth consecutive quarterly loss

Financial, Top Stories

In April Boeing announced its intentions to reduce its 160,000-strong workforce by 10%. Following the fourth consecutive quarterly loss, the company’s CEO, Dave Calhoun, announced that by the end of 2020 Boeing’s workforce will be reduced to 130,000, cutting job numbers by 14,000 more than anticipated. “As we align to market realities, our business units

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