Milestone Aviation has sold three Airbus H225 helicopters to Austrian operator Kitz-Air, with the aircraft set to be converted for aerial firefighting missions in Europe and South America. The deal marks Kitz-Air’s first acquisition from Milestone and establishes a new customer relationship between the two companies. The three H225s were delivered to the company in […]
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Delta Air Lines and Aeromexico can continue their joint venture after the US 11th Circuit Court of Appeals vacated a Department of Transportation order requiring the carriers to end the partnership. The ruling follows a legal challenge by Delta and Aeromexico to the DOT’s decision to terminate approval of their joint cooperation agreement. The court’s
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Sikorsky has selected Česká letecká servisní (ČLS) as its first authorised distribution centre in the European Union for Black Hawk helicopter parts, expanding its regional support network as the European fleet grows. Under the agreement, Czech-based ČLS will stock and distribute Sikorsky components across the EU, including recommended high-demand parts for S-70, UH-60M and UH-60A/L
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Steiner Aviation International (Steiner Aviation) has expanded its airframe maintenance and inspection capabilities to cover a broader range of business and regional aircraft, while adding five technicians to support its growing MRO operation. The Akron-Canton Regional Airport (CAK)-based maintenance and avionics provider has added capabilities for the Embraer ERJ 135/145, Cessna Citation 500, 550, 560,
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Mammoth Freighters has delivered its first converted Boeing 777-200LRMF freighter to Jetran, marking a major milestone for the company’s 777 passenger-to-freighter conversion programme. The aircraft, MSN 32222 / N703DN, is the first of more than two dozen 777-200LRMFs ordered by Jetran. Thirteen of the converted freighters are scheduled to enter revenue service within DHL’s global
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Batam Aero Technic (BAT) has officially received maintenance facility approval from South Korea’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport (MOLIT), marking another milestone in the company’s international expansion. The approval follows a rigorous and comprehensive audit and authorises BAT to provide maintenance services for aircraft registered under South Korean MOLIT regulations. The certification further strengthens
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Icelandair Group has acquired a 49% stake in Fly Play Europe Holdco (FPE), giving the airline access to an additional European Air Operator Certificate (AOC) as it seeks greater operational flexibility and new international growth opportunities. Icelandair is acquiring the stake from FPE hs., a fund managed by Isafold Capital Partners, for US$686,000. FPE’s subsidiary,
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TP Aerospace has appointed Julie Løkkegaard as Chief People & Corporate Affairs Officer (CPCAO), effective August 2026. Løkkegaard has been with the company since 2017, when she joined as communications & sustainability manager. She has since held several leadership positions, most recently serving as director, strategy, HR & communications. During her tenure, Løkkegaard has built
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Dubai-based Avora Aviation has completed a sale-and-leaseback transaction with FTAI Aviation covering one Airbus A320, MSN 5931. The aircraft will be operated by Fly2Sky Airlines and is expected to enter service later in August 2026. The addition forms part of Fly2Sky’s fleet renewal and restructuring programme for the year. Avora said the transaction also supports
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StandardAero has expanded its business aviation airframe maintenance capabilities at Van Nuys, California, adding support for select Bombardier Global aircraft. The company’s Van Nuys MRO facility is now authorised to provide airframe inspections, repairs, structural work and avionics services for the Global Express, Global Express XRS, Global 5000, Global 6000 and Global 7500. The site
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