Daher has revealed a series of avionics and systems enhancements for its Kodiak 900 and Kodiak 100 Series III aircraft, set for rollout in 2025. These upgrades aim to boost operability, ease of maintenance, and flight safety, while also aligning the Kodiak models more closely with Daher’s flagship TBM 960, enhancing commonality across the fleet. […]
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American Airlines, in collaboration with AT&T, is poised to elevate the inflight experience by introducing complimentary Wi-Fi on over two million flights each year, beginning in January 2026. This benefit will be exclusively available to members of the AAdvantage® loyalty programme and will make American the leading domestic carrier for free inflight connectivity, with AT&T
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China has reportedly instructed its domestic airlines to cease taking further deliveries of Boeing aircraft, marking the latest escalation in its ongoing trade dispute with the United States. According to The Guardian, citing a Bloomberg report based on sources familiar with the matter, the Chinese government has also directed carriers to halt purchases of aircraft-related
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FlySafair, a South African low-cost airline, is set to benefit from a newly awarded long-term power-by-the-hour (PBH) support programme provided by AJW Group. Commencing on May 1, 2025, the agreement covers the airline’s expanding fleet of thirty Boeing 737 New Generation (B737NG) aircraft, ensuring comprehensive component support and streamlined maintenance operations. As part of the
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Pratt & Whitney (P&W) has named Ashish Saraf as Vice President and Country Head for its operations in India. In his new role, Saraf becomes the company’s most senior representative in the country, responsible for overseeing strategic growth and transformation initiatives. His leadership will span key areas including engineering, supply chain management, customer service, operations
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The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has officially certified the Airbus A350-900 fitted with the new Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-84 enhanced performance (EP) engine. This milestone marks a significant improvement in aircraft efficiency, as the upgraded engine promises a one percent reduction in fuel consumption. Such gains are expected to lower overall operating costs for
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Cathay Group (Cathay) has launched a new subsidiary, Cathay Technologies, as part of its broader digital transformation strategy. The new entity will focus on commercialising the airline’s in-house digital innovations for the wider aviation industry, drawing on Cathay’s nearly 80 years of experience to offer solutions that improve customer experience, operational efficiency, safety and sustainability.
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Safran Nacelles has signed a maintenance agreement with Republic Airways to provide comprehensive support for the thrust reversers on its fleet of over 200 Embraer 170 and 175 aircraft. This new partnership underscores both companies’ commitment to ensuring operational efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and technical excellence across one of the largest Embraer fleets in North America. Under
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The Spanish Air and Space Force has officially welcomed the first of three Airbus A330 MRTT (Multi-Role Tanker Transport) aircraft into service, significantly enhancing its air refuelling, transport and medical evacuation capabilities. The aircraft will operate with the 45th Wing from Torrejón de Ardoz Air Base near Madrid. Acquired by the Spanish Ministry of Defence
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ITP Aero, majority-owned by Bain Capital, has reported record revenues of €1,612 million in 2024, an increase of 24% compared to 2023. The company also achieved an EBITDA of €295 million, representing a 43% increase from the €217 million recorded in 2023. In a further demonstration of its commitment to innovation, ITP Aero invested €102
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