Palta and Finnish aviation union reach deal, averting strikes

The Service Sector Employers Palta and the Finnish Aviation Union (IAU) have approved a settlement proposal presented July 13, by the National Conciliator. The proposal serves as the foundation for a new collective agreement covering aviation services in Finland and marks the end of a protracted period of negotiations. Palta represents employers across the service […]

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Jet2.com expands maintenance partnership with WASL at Teesside facility

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Willis Lease Finance Corporation (WLFC) has announced a major step forward for its UK-based subsidiary, Willis Aviation Services Limited (WASL). Jet2.com, a UK leisure airline, has committed to two base maintenance lines for the upcoming season, to be carried out at WASL’s advanced facility at Teesside International Airport. This new agreement builds on the successful

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Kriti Sharma named CEO of IFS Nexus Black to drive industrial AI innovation

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IFS has named Kriti Sharma as Chief Executive Officer of IFS Nexus Black, a strategic move that underscores the company’s ambition to lead in the field of Industrial AI. Nexus Black, launched earlier this year, serves as IFS’s dedicated AI innovation accelerator, focused on developing agentic AI systems tailored to complex, asset- and service-intensive industries.

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Aeromexico is installing advanced Wi-Fi connectivity across its fleet of Embraer E190 aircraft © Embraer

Aeromexico expands Wi-Fi connectivity across E190 fleet

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Aeromexico, in collaboration with Embraer and Viasat is significantly enhancing its in-flight experience by installing advanced Wi-Fi connectivity across its fleet of Embraer E190 aircraft. This move marks a major step forward in integrating high-speed satellite-based internet services into the airline’s short-haul operations. The project utilises Viasat’s global Ka-band satellite network to deliver robust, high-speed

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GKN Aerospace secures extended contract to support Typhoon fleet

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GKN Aerospace has signed a new six-year follow-on contract with BAE Systems to continue producing transparencies for the Eurofighter Typhoon until the end of 2030. The transparencies, which include cockpit canopies, will be manufactured at GKN Aerospace’s facility in Luton, ensuring ongoing production and stable long-term support for the aircraft fleet. The renewed agreement will

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EFW gains Chinese approval for A320/A321 freighter conversions

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Elbe Flugzeugwerke (EFW), Airbus’ Centre of Excellence for freighter conversions, has received validation from the Chinese Civil Aviation Administration (CAAC) for its Supplemental Type Certification (STC) covering Airbus A320 and A321 passenger-to-freighter (P2F) programmes. This approval enables EFW to offer its OEM-supported standard body freighter conversions to operators of China-registered aircraft, significantly expanding its footprint

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Lars Wagner to become CEO of Airbus Commercial Aircraft in 2026

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Airbus has announced that Lars Wagner, currently Chief Executive Officer of MTU Aero Engines AG, will succeed Christian Scherer as CEO of its Commercial Aircraft business, effective January 1, 2026. Wagner will also join the Airbus Executive Committee as part of this transition. To ensure continuity and a seamless handover, Wagner will join Airbus in

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The Kingdom of Bahrain has ordered nine H145 helicopters © Airbus Helicopters

Bahrain orders nine Airbus H145 helicopters

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Airbus Helicopters has secured a significant contract with the Kingdom of Bahrain for the purchase of nine H145 helicopters. The agreement was signed by His Excellency Sheikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, Bahrain’s Minister of Interior, and marks a strategic enhancement of the country’s aerial capabilities in both law enforcement and emergency medical services. The

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SkyWest plans to open an MRO facility at Salina Regional Airport

SkyWest orders new GE CF34 engines for Embraer E175s

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SkyWest has finalised a new agreement with GE Aerospace for CF34-8E engines, including spare units, to power its recently ordered fleet of 60 Embraer 175 regional jets. The move strengthens the long-standing relationship between the two companies and reinforces SkyWest’s continued reliance on the CF34 engine family to support its growing operations. GE Aerospace described

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Maciej Wilk appointed CEO of Flair Airlines

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Following a pivotal year of leadership as interim CEO, Maciej Wilk has officially been appointed Chief Executive Officer of Flair Airlines. The announcement comes after a period marked by operational challenges, strategic transformation, and renewed focus on performance, during which Wilk earned the trust and confidence of the airline’s board and leadership team. Jim Young,

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Palta and Finnish aviation union reach deal, averting strikes

Jet2.com expands maintenance partnership with WASL at Teesside facility

Kriti Sharma named CEO of IFS Nexus Black to drive industrial AI innovation

Aeromexico expands Wi-Fi connectivity across E190 fleet

GKN Aerospace secures extended contract to support Typhoon fleet

EFW gains Chinese approval for A320/A321 freighter conversions

Lars Wagner to become CEO of Airbus Commercial Aircraft in 2026

Bahrain orders nine Airbus H145 helicopters

SkyWest orders new GE CF34 engines for Embraer E175s

Maciej Wilk appointed CEO of Flair Airlines

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