Air Niugini, the national airline of Papua New Guinea, has placed a firm order for two additional Airbus A220-100 aircraft, reinforcing its fleet modernisation strategy. This latest deal follows an initial order for six A220 aircraft made in 2023 and brings the total number of aircraft on order from Airbus to eight. In addition to […]
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FL Technics Indonesia has officially received certification from the Indonesian Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) to carry out both line and base maintenance on Boeing 737 MAX aircraft. This includes the 737-8 and 737-9 variants equipped with CFM LEAP-1B engines, at the company’s Jakarta (CGK) and Bali (DPS) facilities. This achievement underscores FL Technics
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CDBL FUNDING 1, a wholly owned subsidiary of CDB Aviation Lease Finance Designated Activity Company (CDB Aviation), has successfully priced a dual tranche offering of senior unsecured notes totalling US$700 million on May 20, 2025. The issuance marks CDB Aviation’s return to the international bond market after a four-year absence. The notes were issued under
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Vertical Aerospace (Vertical), a global aerospace and technology company pioneering electric aviation, has announced the first-ever piloted wingborne flight of a winged electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft in open airspace. The landmark flight of the VX4 prototype, piloted by Chief Test Pilot Simon Davies, saw the aircraft take off, fly, and land like
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Abelo, the specialist turboprop aircraft lessor, has been acquired by an affiliate of Cerberus Capital Management, L.P. (Cerberus), marking a significant milestone in the company’s development. The acquisition sees Abelo transition from its previous ownership under funds managed by Oaktree Capital Management, L.P. (Oaktree), which had backed the firm since its inception in 2022. In
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The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced the appointment of Sheldon Hee as its new Regional Vice President for Asia-Pacific, effective June 1, 2025. Based in Singapore, Hee will be responsible for overseeing IATA’s operations across 39 countries and 53 member airlines within this key global aviation region. Bringing more than 25 years of
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United Airlines and the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA) have reached a tentative agreement that, if ratified, will deliver industry-leading pay increases along with a range of improvements for the airline’s 28,000 flight attendants. This significant development marks a major milestone in labour relations for the airline and represents a strong step forward in enhancing
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In a sector where every moment of downtime can impact passengers and disrupt operations, SITA has unveiled a new satellite service designed to ensure uninterrupted communication for airports and airlines, even under the most challenging conditions. Known as ‘SITA Managed Satellites’, the service enables continuous connectivity during blackouts, natural disasters, or in remote and infrastructure-limited
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Honeywell has reported an expansion of its contribution to Japan’s defence modernisation efforts through the delivery of cutting-edge aerospace technologies for two pivotal helicopter programmes. These latest contracts not only widen Honeywell’s presence within Japan’s defence industry but also underscore the company’s enduring commitment to mission readiness and the long-term performance of its systems. As
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In a year marked by global disruption and intense industry competition, Qatar Airways Cargo has achieved its strongest financial results since the COVID-19 pandemic, posting a 17.4% rise in cargo revenue and transporting 1.5 million tonnes of chargeable weight. The airline attributes this success to its bold strategic direction, continual innovation, and unwavering operational reliability,
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