Diehl Aviation achieves listing as approved BFE supplier for Boeing platforms

Diehl Aviation, a solution provider for aircraft cabin interiors and aircraft systems products, has received approval by Boeing to offer Buyer-Furnished-Equipment (BFE) products to airlines for the installation on Boeing airplanes. BFE products are cabin interiors elements that airlines procure directly from the parts manufacturers, such as Diehl Aviation, for the installation on newly-built aircraft […]

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AEI to provide Nauru Airlines with second B737-300SF freighter conversion

MRO & Production

Aeronautical Engineers (AEI) will provide Nauru Airlines with a second 10-pallet position B737-300SF freighter conversion. The aircraft (MSN 25607) will commence modification at Commercial Jet’s Miami, Florida facility in mid-January 2021 and is scheduled for redelivery in May 2021. Like the first freighter conversion announced in March of this year, the completed AEI B737-300SF freighter

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Wizz Air expands U.K. operations with new Gatwick base

Airlines & Routes

Wizz Air will open a new base at Gatwick Airport, which will be the third base for Wizz Air U.K., the group’s U.K.-registered and based airline, alongside London Luton and the recently announced Doncaster Sheffield. The airline will allocate one Airbus A321 aircraft to the South London hub and launch four new routes to leisure

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Jergens expands engineering and design capabilities in aviation, space and defense

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Jergens has received a new certification that will expand the company’s engineering and design capabilities in the aerospace, space and defense sectors. The certification is designated for Jergens Specialty Fastener products, including quick release pins, threaded inserts, spring plungers, spring loaded devices, handwheels, and adjustable handles and knobs. The AS9100:2016 certification is an invaluable component

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British Airways retires first Boeing 747

Aircraft & Engines

British Airways has retired its first Boeing 747 since announcing last month that all 31 of its jumbo jets had flown their last commercial services. The Boeing 747-400, registration G-CIVD, departed from London Heathrow on August 18, under flight number BA9170E after more than 25 years of flying. British Airways’ fleet of 747s are being retired

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Despite 190 earlier layoffs, Rolls-Royce Virginia plant to close with loss of 280 further jobs

MRO & Production, Top Stories

Located in central Virginia, Rolls-Royce has announced the forthcoming closure of its Prince George County aircraft parts factory, scheduled for mid-2021. Like many businesses connected to the commercial aerospace industry, the Rolls-Royce plant has been heavily hit by the downturn in demand for travel during the COVID-19 pandemic and had already laid off 190 workers

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Volga-Dnepr Group takes delivery of Boeing 777 Freighter

Aircraft & Engines

A Boeing 777 Freighter joined the Volga-Dnepr Group fleet of 24 Boeing freighters on August 17, having departed from Paine Field in Everett, Washington. The fuel-efficient twin-engine freighter will begin operations with AirBridgeCargo, a subsidiary of Volga-Dnepr. AirBridgeCargo will operate the airplane via a sale-leaseback agreement with Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE). Volga-Dnepr Group is among

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Finnair considers issuance of new capital securities

Financial

Finnair is considering the issuance of new euro-denominated capital securities (New Capital Securities). The potential issue is expected to take place in the near future subject to market conditions. The maximum principal amount of the potential issue is €200 million. At the same time, the company announces that it invites the holders of its outstanding

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Pro Star Aviation partners with Elliott Technologies

MRO & Production

Pro Star Aviation, an innovative aerospace modification center, has announced its partnership with Elliott Technologies as a new distributor for Prizm Lighting Technologies, expanding its offerings for the business jet market. Prizm LED cabin lighting is a full-color-spectrum mood lighting solution that can be controlled through a mobile app or existing cabin lighting controls. Designed

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Ryanair cuts capacity in September and October by almost 20%

Airlines & Routes

Ryanair will reduce its flight capacity by 20% during the months of September and October as forward bookings have notably weakened over the last 10 days, given continuing uncertainty over recent Covid case rates in some EU countries. Ryanair confirmed that most of these cuts would be frequency reductions rather than route closures, and they

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