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Deutsche Aircraft lays cornerstone for D328eco production line

Deutsche Aircraft has reached a major milestone in its development of the D328eco® regional aircraft, with the cornerstone laid for the new final assembly line (FAL) at Leipzig/Halle Airport. The ceremony marks a pivotal step in the journey towards serial production of the D328eco, a next-generation turboprop aircraft designed to offer high efficiency and environmental […]

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Air Seychelles has selected Airbus services to strengthen its fleet efficiency

Air Seychelles enhances A320neo efficiency with Airbus fleet support

MRO & Production

Air Seychelles, the national carrier of the Republic of Seychelles, has selected Airbus’ flight hour services – Fleet Technical Management (FTM) to optimise the performance and operational efficiency of its Airbus A320neo fleet. This strategic agreement is aimed at improving reliability, reducing maintenance costs and ensuring high safety and airworthiness standards. Through the partnership, Airbus

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Avolon secures additional US$1.0 billion facility from Middle East

Financial

Avolon Holdings Limited (Avolon), a global aviation finance company, has announced it has raised US$1.0 billion in a new unsecured dual-tranche bank facility (the Facility) with a syndicate of six banks in the Middle East. The facility will comprise a conventional tranche and an Islamic tranche, both with a four-year term. Emirates NBD Capital Limited

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St. Louis Downtown Airport ribbon-cutting Gulfstream

Gulfstream finalises US$30 million expansion in St. Louis

Other News

Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. (Gulfstream) has announced the completion of its expanded aircraft completions operations at St. Louis Downtown Airport, marked by a ceremony to inaugurate the new space. Originally announced in 2023, the facility expansion provides the resources required to support full aircraft interior outfitting at Gulfstream’s St. Louis site. “This St. Louis facility expansion

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TAP Air Portugal selects Comply365 to boost efficiency

Information Technology

Comply365, a provider of operational content, safety, and training management solutions, has announced that TAP Air Portugal has chosen Comply365 as its partner to enhance its compliance and operational performance. TAP, the national airline of Portugal, operates an average of 2,500 flights per week to 90 destinations across 34 countries. Additionally, Portugália Airlines, a subsidiary

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Finnair appoints new Chief Financial Officer

People

Finnair has appointed Pia Aaltonen-Forsell as Chief Financial Officer and member of the Executive Board, effective from August 1, 2025. She will commence her role at Finnair on June 15, 2025. Aaltonen-Forsell joins Finnair from Northvolt, where she has served as Chief Financial Officer. She has previously held CFO roles at Outokumpu and Ahlström-Munksjö. Aaltonen-Forsell

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TP Aerospace to supply wheels and brakes for SolitAir

MRO & Production

TP Aerospace has signed a new Land For Less (LFL) programme with Dubai-based cargo airline, SolitAir. The programme will support the airline’s current and future B737NG fleet expansion, providing a comprehensive supply of wheels and brakes. SolitAir plans to expand its operations to 14 aircraft, with activities extending beyond Dubai. With TP Aerospace’s ready-to-go inventory,

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Turbine Weld Industries acquisition by VSE Corporation Turbine Weld Industries

VSE Corporation reports acquisition of Turbine Weld Industries

Financial

VSE Corporation a provider of aviation aftermarket distribution and repair services, has announced the acquisition of Turbine Weld Industries (Turbine Weld), a specialist maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) enterprise focused on complex engine components for business and general aviation (BG&A) platforms. Founded in 1986, Turbine Weld is a leading provider of high-value engine component repairs,

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Avincis chooses Gannet aircraft maintenance management software Avincis

Avincis chooses Gannet to enhance maintenance management

Information Technology

Avincis has announced the implementation of Gannet, an aircraft maintenance information system developed by Lundin Software, to enhance and optimise its maintenance management processes across its extensive global operations. This partnership highlights Avincis’ steadfast commitment to providing safe, reliable, and efficient services to its customers and stakeholders. Following the successful initial adoption of the software

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Aurora’s HSVTOL aircraft completes wind tunnel testing

Military & Defense

Aurora Flight Sciences, a Boeing company, is working to design an X-plane that offers ground-breaking capabilities for runway-independent air mobility. As part of this effort, Aurora recently completed stability and control wind tunnel testing for its high-speed vertical take-off and landing (HSVTOL) concept. This testing marks a significant milestone in the preliminary design phase of

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