VoltAero ready for Cassio-family aircraft production at new facility in France

The inauguration of VoltAero’s final assembly facility and headquarters at Rochefort Airport on November 8, marks a major step towards certification and production of the company’s Cassio electric-hybrid aircraft family, advancing a new era of sustainable regional air transportation. Situated at Saint Agnant in the Charente-Maritime department of France’s Nouvelle-Aquitaine region, this purpose-built 2,400 m² […]

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Official ground-breaking ceremony for the expansion of the Christchurch Engine Centre © Pratt & Whitney

P&W, Air New Zealand start Christchurch Engine Centre expansion

MRO & Production

Pratt & Whitney together with Air New Zealand, held a ground-breaking ceremony for a US$150 million expansion of its Christchurch Engine Centre, adding 14,000 m² to the facility. This expansion will introduce maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) capabilities for Pratt & Whitney’s GTF™ engine in New Zealand, with an anticipated annual capacity of up to

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Embraer’s reports strong Q3 2024 results, updates earnings guidance

Financial

In the third quarter of 2024, Embraer delivered a total of 59 jets, marking a 26% increase quarter-over-quarter and a 37% rise year-over-year. Deliveries included 41 executive jets (22 light and 19 medium), 16 commercial jets, and two C-390 Millennium multi-mission aircraft for Defence & Security. Key highlights of Embraer’s Q3 2024 results include: A

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Rise Air becomes Canada’s launch customer for ATR-600 series aircraft

Aircraft & Engines

Rise Air, a fully Indigenous-owned airline serving Saskatchewan, is set to upgrade its fleet with three new 68-seat ATR 72-600 aircraft, becoming the first Canadian operator of ATR’s latest -600 series. The airline has secured a firm order for its first ATR 72-600, with delivery expected by the end of 2025 and will lease an

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Hervé Grandjean will succeed Philippe Rochet as CEO of Sabena technics © Sabena technics

Sabena technics Group names Hervé Grandjean new CEO

People

Sabena technics Group, a prominent European provider of civil and government aeronautical services, has appointed Hervé Grandjean as CEO of the Group, effective January 1, 2025. Grandjean will succeed Philippe Rochet, who has successfully led the Group since 2019. The leadership transition takes place during a period of significant growth for Sabena technics, largely driven

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Pan Am Flight Academy installs new Airbus A330 FFS at Miami Training Centre

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Pan Am Flight Academy has announced the installation of a new Airbus A330 Full-Flight Simulator (FFS) at its Miami Training Centre, enhancing its ability to meet the rising demand for Airbus wide-body pilot training. Located in Pan Am’s Axis Park facility in Hialeah, Florida, the Level D simulator is now fully operational and built to

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The Falkland Islands Government has placed an order for four BN2B-26 Islanders

Falkland Islands modernises fleet with order for Britten-Norman aircraft

Aircraft & Engines

The Falkland Islands Government has signed a Letter of Intent with Britten-Norman to acquire four BN2B-26 Islander aircraft for US$9.75 million. This order is part of a wider effort to modernise the Falkland Islands Government Aviation Service (FIGAS) fleet as it celebrates 75 years of service. The new planes will complement the existing order for

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Emirates Group reports record half-year profit despite new tax

Financial

The Emirates Group has recorded its highest-ever half-year financial results, achieving a pre-tax profit of AED 10.4 billion (US$ 2.8 billion) for the first six months of 2024-25, surpassing the previous record for the same period last year. This is the Group’s first financial year subject to the UAE’s corporate income tax, introduced in 2023.

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Official signing ceremony of the new P2F conversion partnership between MRO Japan and EFW

MRO Japan and EFW announce partnership in P2F conversion

MRO & Production

Elbe Flugzeugwerke GmbH (EFW) and MRO Japan (MJP) have announced a partnership in P2F conversions. This partnership will establish MJP as Japan’s first conversion site for next-generation Airbus narrow-body P2F aircraft. The contract was signed at the inaugural Airbus and EFW P2F Symposium Japan. Under the terms of the contract, MJP will act as a

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Finnair's Embraer E190 fleet will be retrofitted with RECARO R1 and R2 seats

IFPL Group’s Cobalt Spectrum LED lighting selected for Finnair’s fleet upgrade

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IFPL Group‘s Cobalt Spectrum LED mood lighting system, complete with wireless control, has been chosen by Finnair for the cabin enhancement of its Embraer fleet. The Cobalt Spectrum LED mood lighting system enhances passenger experience by offering customisable lighting options that foster a relaxing and comfortable atmosphere during flights. With its innovative wireless technology, the

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