Heike Tamm

TrueNoord has delivered a brand-new ATR42-600 to Afrijet Business Service © TrueNoord

Afrijet Business Service leaps to a greener future with new ATR42-600

TrueNoord, the regional aircraft leasing specialist, has delivered a factory-new ATR42-600 aircraft to Afrijet Business Service, operating as FLYGABON, under a long-term lease agreement. This delivery completes Afrijet’s transition from older ATR-500 series aircraft to the latest generation of turboprops, making its ATR-600-series fleet the youngest of its kind in Africa. The aircraft is notable […]

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SalamAir

SalamAir welcomes Airbus A321neo, advancing sustainable growth and route expansion

SalamAir, Oman’s low-cost airline, has taken delivery of its latest aircraft, the Airbus A321neo, increasing its total fleet size to 14. This acquisition aligns with the airline’s strategy to improve operational efficiency, enhance passenger experience and support environmental sustainability. The A321neo is powered by advanced CFM LEAP-1A engines, delivering up to 20% lower fuel consumption

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Image of Lithuania's C-390 Millennium aircraft

Embraer strengthens Lithuanian aerospace and defence ties following C-390 selection

Embraer is building long-term cooperation with Lithuanian industry following the country’s June 2025 decision to acquire the C-390 Millennium military transport aircraft. In recent weeks, Embraer experts have visited Lithuania to meet local industrial partners and assess facilities, focusing on Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO), engineering, innovation, technological development and supply chain management. The collaboration

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JetBlue Embraer E190 jet © Azorra

Azorra acquires 13 E190 jets and 36 CF34-10E6 engines from JetBlue

Azorra has signed a sale-and-purchase agreement with JetBlue to acquire 13 Embraer E190 aircraft and 36 General Electric CF34‑10E6 engines. Deliveries began in July 2025 and will continue through to the second quarter of 2026, marking another strategic collaboration between the two companies. The transaction strengthens Azorra’s established presence in the Embraer E‑Jet market and

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36 Series Auxiliary Power Unit © Honeywell

StandardAero relocates GTCP36 APU MRO programme to UK hub

StandardAero has completed the relocation of its UK-based Honeywell Aerospace GTCP36 auxiliary power unit (APU) maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) programme to its Fleetlands facility in Gosport, UK. The transition is designed to enhance operational efficiency, increase capacity, and reduce turnaround times for customers across Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA). The UK APU

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Olivier Andriès, Safran CEO and Director

Safran to build €450 million aircraft carbon brake facility in France

Safran has announced it will build a new aircraft carbon brake production facility at the Plaine de l’Ain Industrial Park (PIPA) near Lyon, in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France. The plant, scheduled to begin operations in 2030, is expected to boost Safran’s carbon brake production capacity by 25% by 2037. The new 30,000 m² (323,000

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