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IndiGo Airbus A321neo © IndiGo

Lufthansa Technik strengthens MRO partnership with IndiGo

Lufthansa Technik is expanding its footprint in India by deepening its partnership with IndiGo, one of the country’s largest and fastest-growing airlines. Under new long-term agreements, Lufthansa Technik has been appointed to provide extensive lease return support and comprehensive maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services for a substantial portion of IndiGo’s Airbus A320-family fleet. These […]

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Safran acquires Collins Aerospace’s flight control business

Safran has officially closed the acquisition of Collins Aerospace’s flight control and actuation activities, marking a pivotal step in becoming a global leader in the field. These systems are essential to the operation of commercial and military aircraft, as well as helicopters, and are regarded as mission-critical components. The acquisition significantly strengthens Safran’s position in

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Among SkyWorks' highlights of the quarter was the completion of an assignment for SAS which resulted in an order for up to 55 Embraer jets

SkyWorks reports strong Q2 2025 activity in aviation advisory and asset management

SkyWorks Holdings (SkyWorks) has reported a dynamic second quarter for 2025, marked by the completion of several high-profile aviation transactions and the securing of new advisory mandates across its global platform. Among the highlights of the quarter was the completion of a significant assignment for SAS – Scandinavian Airlines, which resulted in an order for

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Alaska Airlines resumes flights after software outage grounds entire fleet

Alaska Airlines has resumed operations following a temporary suspension of all flights due to a software outage that affected its entire fleet and that of its regional subsidiary, Horizon Air. The disruption began late Sunday night, when the airline requested a full ground stop for over 200 aircraft operating under the Alaska Airlines brand. The

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Amanda Ierfino

Amanda Ierfino appointed VP of Sales & Cargo at WestJet

WestJet has announced that as of June 1, 2025, Amanda Ierfino has officially assumed the role of Vice-President, Sales & Cargo. This new appointment aligns with WestJet’s long-term strategy to drive growth, enhance partnerships, and deliver high-quality service. Amanda has played a pivotal role in shaping and executing WestJet’s corporate and agency sales strategy. She

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SKYCO orders six more Airbus H175 helicopters

Airbus Helicopters has signed a new contract with SKYCO International Financial Leasing (SKYCO) for the purchase of six additional H175 helicopters. This latest order follows an initial agreement earlier in 2024 for six H175s, intended for emergency management and public service missions in Guangdong Province. With this second acquisition, SKYCO demonstrates its continued confidence in

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Loong Air and CDB Aviation have signed lease agreements for six A321neo aircraft © CDB Aviation

Loong Air sign lease agreements for six Airbus A321neo jets

CDB Aviation has signed new lease agreements with Zhejiang Loong Airlines Co. (Loong Air) for six Airbus A321neo aircraft. The aircraft will be delivered in 2027 from CDB Aviation’s existing orderbook. Headquartered in Hangzhou, Loong Air continues to expand its footprint in the Chinese and regional aviation markets. The Airbus A321neo, the largest aircraft in

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Wizz Air opens dedicated maintenance hub in Romania

Wizz Air, Romania’s largest airline, has announced a strategic collaboration with Romaero, a prominent local player in Aerospace and Defence, to open a dedicated aircraft maintenance centre at Romaero’s facility near Bucharest’s Băneasa International Airport. The announcement, made during a joint press conference last week, underlines Wizz Air’s ongoing investment in Romania, where it currently

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Gulf Air expands fleet with new Boeing 787 Dreamliner order

Gulf Air has announced a significant fleet expansion with an agreement to purchase 12 Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft, alongside options for six additional jets. This strategic move reinforces the Bahrain-based airline’s ambition to grow its international network and further enhance its long-haul capabilities. Once finalised, the order will raise Gulf Air’s total firm commitment to

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Ground-breaking ceremony for N3's logistics centre in Arnstadt, Germany

N3 breaks ground on logistics centre in Arnstadt

N3 Engine Overhaul Services (N3), the joint venture between Lufthansa Technik and Rolls-Royce, has officially begun construction of a state-of-the-art logistics centre at its Arnstadt, Germany site. The new facility forms a key part of the “xDREAM” expansion programme, aimed at significantly increasing overhaul capacity for Rolls-Royce Trent engines. The three-storey building will become the

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