Finnair will furlough 36 pilots operating its long-haul flights. The furloughs will commence by the end of September at the latest and are expected to last at least until May 2026. The decision stems from changes in Finnair’s wet-lease operations for a partner airline. Finnair had been operating two routes under a wet-lease agreement — […]
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All Nippon Airways (ANA), Japan’s largest airline, will be the first company in Asia to utilise AeroSHARK, the fuel-saving riblet film developed by Lufthansa Technik and BASF, on its Boeing 777 passenger aircraft. Furthermore, ANA will be the first airline worldwide to operate the Boeing 777 equipped with this technology on both cargo and passenger
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Elbe Flugzeugwerke (EFW), centre of excellence for Airbus freighter conversions, has signed an agreement with Confity Capital Partners (Confity), a UAE-based growth equity and investment firm, for a multi-aircraft order under its Airbus A330 Passenger-to-Freighter (P2F) programme. This order forms part of a new partnership between Confity and EFW to introduce EFW’s wide-body Airbus P2F
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United Airlines (United) has announced an investment in JetZero, a start-up developing an innovative blended wing body (BWB) aircraft design that promises significant improvements in fuel efficiency and passenger experience. The agreement includes a potential order of up to 100 aircraft, with an option for an additional 100, subject to JetZero meeting development milestones, including
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IndiGo has announced the appointment of Michael Whitaker as an Independent Director, subject to regulatory and shareholder approvals. Whitaker most recently served as Administrator of the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the body responsible for overseeing air safety, efficiency and the national air traffic system. He stepped down from the role in January this year.
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Safran Landing Systems has unveiled a new engineering and support centre in Gloucester, marking a significant step in a three-phase investment initiative at the site. This major development includes the renovation of existing facilities, the construction of additional buildings, and the creation of a dedicated showroom. The launch underscores the group’s sustained commitment to technological
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SMBC Aviation Capital has announced a sale-and-leaseback (SLB) agreement with Arajet for five Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft, with deliveries scheduled across 2026 and 2027. This strategic agreement represents a significant milestone for both parties, as Arajet continues to expand its fleet and SMBC Aviation Capital reinforces its role as a key global player in
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flydocs has signed a five-year agreement with Sunclass Airlines, the Nordic region’s largest charter airline, to provide digital records management (DRM) and lifecycle asset management (LAM) solutions. This partnership aims to enhance the airline’s operational efficiency and fleet management capabilities. By integrating both DRM and LAM, Sunclass will not only streamline and digitise its technical
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Saudia Group has confirmed a notable fleet expansion for its low-cost subsidiary flyadeal, placing an order for ten Airbus A330-900 aircraft. This marks flyadeal’s first acquisition of wide-body aircraft and signals the airline’s entry into long-haul operations. The move is set to elevate the carrier’s passenger offering while supporting its ambition to maintain the youngest
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Gama Aviation has announced a significant boost to its rotary-wing maintenance offering with the addition of Airbus H145 maintenance approvals at its Gloucester Airport (Staverton) facility. This milestone reflects a key advancement in the company’s continued investment in rotary aviation support services, reinforcing its capacity to serve VIP, utility, and air ambulance operators across the
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