Heike Tamm

JetBlue

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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The D328eco aircraft © Deutsche Aircraft

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

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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Ross O’Connor, CFO Avolon

Avolon secures additional US$1.0 billion facility from Middle East

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

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

TAP Air Portugal selects Comply365 to boost efficiency

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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Solitair B737NG TP Aerospace

TP Aerospace to supply wheels and brakes for SolitAir

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

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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