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FL Technics approved for 737 MAX base maintenance

FL Technics has received official EASA Part-145 approval to perform base maintenance on Boeing 737 MAX aircraft. The certification applies to both the 737-8 and 737-9 variants, powered by CFM LEAP-1B engines. This significant development enables FL Technics to conduct heavy maintenance work on the aircraft at its facilities in Kaunas and Vilnius, Lithuania. The […]

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DAE completes US$2 billion acquisition of Nordic Aviation Capital

Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) has officially completed its acquisition of Nordic Aviation Capital (NAC), including all its consolidated subsidiaries, from NAC Holdings Limited. The deal, which was first announced in January 2025, has an enterprise value of approximately US$2 billion and significantly expands DAE’s global footprint in the aircraft leasing industry. Following the acquisition, DAE’s

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China Southern Airlines selects RECARO’s new R3 economy seats

RECARO Aircraft Seating has announced a landmark partnership with China Southern Airlines, which becomes the first airline in mainland China to select the latest R3 economy-class seats for its new Airbus A350-900 aircraft. The agreement will see RECARO’s state-of-the-art R3 seats installed across ten aircraft, with deliveries scheduled to begin in the third quarter of

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Belfast International Airport opens first phase of major upgrade

Belfast International Airport, a key member of the VINCI Airports network, has officially inaugurated the first phase of its ambitious £100 million five-year investment programme. This milestone includes a major terminal extension featuring a cutting-edge security hall equipped with next-generation security equipment, an enhanced duty-free shopping experience, and improvements to the arrivals area, including a

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Chorus Aviation posts first quarter 2025 financial results

Chorus Aviation Inc. has reported strong financial performance for the first quarter of 2025, with net income totalling CA$18.9 million, a significant rise from CA$12.3 million in the same quarter of 2024. Net income from continuing operations also amounted to CA$18.9 million, more than triple the CA$5.4 million reported for Q1 2024. Adjusted Earnings available

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Wizz Air

Wizz Air partners with Aerogility to streamline aircraft maintenance planning

Wizz Air has announced a strategic partnership with Aerogility, a provider of AI-based digital twin solutions, to enhance its long-term heavy base maintenance planning. As Wizz Air prepares for significant fleet expansion over the next five years, it will utilise Aerogility’s model-based artificial intelligence to efficiently integrate new aircraft while optimising maintenance for its existing

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Vietjet, Qazaq Air launch new airline joint venture in Kazakhstan

Vietjet and Qazaq Air have officially unveiled a strategic partnership to establish a new low-cost airline, Vietjet Qazaqstan, marking a significant step in Vietjet’s international expansion and deepening aviation ties between Vietnam and Kazakhstan. The announcement was made during the Kazakhstan–Vietnam Business Roundtable, held as part of Vietnamese General Secretary To Lam’s state visit to

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SKY Leasing acquires JetBlue Ventures to drive travel tech innovation

SKY Leasing has acquired JetBlue Ventures, the venture capital arm of JetBlue Airways. The deal marks a strategic move aimed at accelerating the growth of JetBlue Ventures by leveraging SKY’s global aviation partnerships, deep industry expertise and access to capital. JetBlue will retain a strategic role, continuing to collaborate with JetBlue Ventures and its portfolio

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