IBA, the aviation market intelligence and consultancy company, has released new insights into the soaring value of airport slots, as unprecedented demand at London Heathrow (IATA: LHR) continues to drive record prices. Slot transactions at Heathrow frequently make headlines due to the high amounts airlines are prepared to pay for access. However, the underlying factors […]
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StandardAero has celebrated the grand opening of its newly expanded business aviation facility at Augusta Regional Airport in Georgia. The development marks a major milestone for the company, increasing its capacity to serve business aviation operators across North America and globally, while also bringing around 100 new skilled jobs to the region. The project represents
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RwandAir has expanded its fleet this month with the arrival of two Boeing 737-800 aircraft, one of which is already in active service. The airline has also successfully returned several previously grounded aircraft to operation after undergoing technical servicing. A third aircraft is expected to join the fleet in the fourth quarter of the year,
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Atlas Air, Inc., a subsidiary of Atlas Air Worldwide, has announced a new long-term partnership with Etihad Cargo, the freight and logistics arm of Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates. The deal will see Atlas Air operate a newly delivered Boeing 777 freighter on Etihad Cargo’s behalf, strengthening the carrier’s network
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AAR CORP. has entered into a significant new multi-year defence distribution agreement with AmSafe Bridport, a TransDigm company. The collaboration positions AAR as the exclusive distributor for KC-46 and C-40 platform products across direct and indirect sales channels within the global defence and military aftermarket. The agreement extends to key customers such as the United
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Kuehne+Nagel is working with MTU Maintenance Lease Services (MLS) to open a new fulfilment centre in Zhuhai, China, supporting the management of aero engine parts supply. The strategic facility reinforces the long-standing partnership between the two companies and is central to improving MLS’ global logistics operations. The MLS fulfilment centre is strategically situated in Zhuhai,
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Qantas has announced an order for 20 additional Airbus A321XLR aircraft, further expanding its largest-ever fleet renewal programme. Sixteen of the new aircraft will feature lie-flat Business-class seats and seat-back entertainment screens, marking the first time Qantas will offer lie-flat seating on its narrow-body fleet. These aircraft will serve longer domestic routes, including transcontinental flights
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United Aerospace Maintenance Company (UAMCO), an aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) provider, will implement Ramco Systems’ next-generation aviation software to enhance its operations. The collaboration focuses on supporting LEAP engines, including the CFM International SA LEAP-1A and LEAP-1B, reinforcing UAMCO’s role in the global open MRO ecosystem. The software, designed specifically for engine MROs,
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Menzies Aviation, an Agility Global company, has completed the US$305 million acquisition of G2 Secure Staff (G2) a major aviation services provider in the United States. The deal strengthens Menzies’ position as the world’s largest aviation services provider, now operating at 350 airports across 65 countries with a workforce of 65,000. It is expected to
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General Atomics has announced a CA$20 million (US$14.51), ten-year investment in Fusion Fuel Cycles, Inc. (FFC), a Canadian joint venture formed by Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL) and Kyoto Fusioneering. The partnership will support the development of UNITY-2, a test facility dedicated to advancing the tritium fuel cycle, considered one of the most challenging but vital
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