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Ethiopian Airlines Group CCO Lemma Yadecha and African Development Bank Group President, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, sign a mandated lead arranger agreement authorizing the Bank to mobilize up to $8 billion in financing for the new Bishoftu International Airport

US$10 billion Ethiopian Airlines–AfDB airport project takes off

Other News

Ethiopia has begun preparations for a US$10 billion plan to build Bishoftu International Airport (BIA), set to rival the world’s largest hubs. The African Development Bank (AfDB) will lead the financing effort, aiming to mobilise nearly US$8 billion. It will also provide US$500 million, subject to Board approval. The mandate letter was signed by Ethiopian […]

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AAR acquires Aerostrat to boost maintenance planning software

Financial

AAR CORP., a major provider of aviation services to commercial and government operators, MROs and OEMs, has acquired Aerostrat. The deal is worth US$15 million plus up to US$5 million in contingent consideration. The move strengthens AAR’s software portfolio and enhances the enterprise resource planning capabilities of its Trax subsidiary. Aerostrat is a respected provider

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easyJet

easyJet completes FANS-C upgrade

Information Technology

easyJet has finished retrofitting FANS-C technology on 54 of its A320 and A321neo-family aircraft. All new deliveries from Airbus will now arrive with the system installed as standard. FANS-C, a form of advanced traffic management software, improves collaboration between pilots and air traffic controllers. It allows faster communication, optimised in-flight trajectories and more accurate speed

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Hawaiian Airlines

Hawaiian Airlines reshapes network, suspends three services

Airlines & Routes

Hawaiian Airlines will adjust its transpacific network from November. The carrier will boost capacity on routes with strong demand while suspending three underperforming services. Flights between Honolulu and Incheon, South Korea (five weekly), Fukuoka, Japan (three weekly), and Boston (four weekly) will end. Aircraft will be redeployed to strengthen connections between Honolulu and Sydney, Papeete,

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AeroSHARK application

Lufthansa Technik targets A330s for AeroSHARK rollout

MRO & Production

Lufthansa Technik (LHT) has begun the process to certifying AeroSHARK for the Airbus A330ceo, marking the first time the drag-reducing riblet film will be applied to an Airbus model. Developed in partnership with BASF Coatings, AeroSHARK has already proved effective on Boeing 777 aircraft. For the A330-200 and A330-300, certification will be achieved through a

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Corrosion protection

GA-ATS advances Do228 NXT production with new surface treatment process

MRO & Production

General Atomics AeroTec Systems (GA-ATS) is manufacturing the new Do228 NXT special mission aircraft in Germany. Many main components, including the wings, are now made in-house. Importantly, GA-ATS has introduced a new surface treatment process called tartaric sulfuric acid anodizing (TSAA) during production. Corrosion protection is critical for aircraft. It prevents damage like rust, which

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The Cessna SkyCourier © Textron Aviation

Cessna SkyCourier joins Mongolia’s skies with Hunnu Air

Aircraft & Engines

The Cessna SkyCourier is set to enter Mongolia’s aviation market as charter operator Hunnu Air places the country’s first order for the versatile twin-engine turboprop aircraft. Specifically, the airline has ordered two passenger variants of the SkyCourier, alongside one Cessna Grand Caravan EX. Deliveries are scheduled to begin in 2026. Consequently, this addition aims to

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