IndiGo has announced that Ton Dortmans will join the airline in mid-August 2025 to support the technical entry into service of its new Airbus A350 aircraft. He will also play a key role in advancing IndiGo’s maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) strategy and capabilities. Dortmans brings with him a distinguished 40-year career in aviation, most […]
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Kuehne+Nagel has entered into a strategic partnership with aerospace manufacturer Natilus to explore the potential benefits of introducing blended-wing-body (BWB) aircraft into commercial air freight operations. The collaboration will assess the environmental, economic and operational implications of adopting Natilus’ innovative aircraft design. By drawing on its extensive expertise in air logistics, Kuehne+Nagel will work alongside
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Deutsche Aircraft has revealed its first D328eco test aircraft, TAC 1, at its headquarters on the Airtech Campus in Oberpfaffenhofen. This milestone marks a major step forward in the development of sustainable regional aviation and underscores the company’s commitment to innovation, decarbonisation and connectivity. The unveiling follows the announcement of the initial fuselage cut at
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Following a successful test flight, KF Aerospace has announced the completion of its first ATR 72-500F aircraft for Purolator’s British Columbia (BC) Feeder Network (Purolator). The aircraft, bearing manufacturer serial number MSN707, underwent a comprehensive passenger-to-freighter conversion over the past year at KF’s maintenance facility located at Kelowna International Airport (YLW). The aircraft has also
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BOC Aviation has signed an agreement with Airbus S.A.S. to acquire nine new Airbus aircraft, consisting of six A320neo and three A321neo models. These aircraft have been placed on long-term leases with new customer Gulf Air. All aircraft will be equipped with CFM LEAP-1A engines and are scheduled for delivery beginning in 2025. “As a
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Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) has signed agreements with two counterparties for the sale of approximately 75 aircraft in a move aimed at optimising its fleet composition and performance. While the financial terms of the transactions remain undisclosed, the strategic divestitures are part of the company’s ongoing efforts to streamline operations and align with targeted aircraft
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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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