Czech Airlines Technics (CSAT) has launched a new, modern aircraft paint shop at Prague Airport, enhancing its service portfolio. Designed for narrow-body aircraft such as the Airbus A321 and Boeing 737-900, the facility has an annual capacity of up to 35 projects. This marks the first time an aircraft painting service has been offered at […]
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On March 30, 2025, Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC) has delivered its first C909 aircraft to Lao Airlines. This is the first time a Chinese-made passenger jet has been introduced into Laos, reflecting COMAC’s growing international presence. The C909, registered as RDPL-34229, features a 90-seat all-economy layout. It has been customised for Lao Airlines
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BOC Aviation, a global aircraft lessor, has placed a firm order for 70 additional Airbus A320neo-family aircraft, marking its largest-ever order backlog with Airbus. “This transaction will lift our remaining Airbus orderbook to around 200 aircraft and takes our total Airbus aircraft deliveries to over 700 (including purchase and leasebacks) since our first order in
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Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa S.A. (PGZ) and Safran have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to expand their collaboration within the European defence industry. The agreement was formalised at PGZ’s headquarters in Warsaw during a visit by Safran CEO Olivier Andriès, who met with Krzysztof Trofiniak, President of PGZ Group, to discuss potential joint ventures. Amid
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Air India has inaugurated the Air India Centre of Digital Innovation (CODi) in Kochi, reinforcing its commitment to digital transformation. The centre will focus on enhancing customer experience through advanced digital touchpoints and leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) and data-driven technologies to modernise the airline’s operations. The CODi was inaugurated by N Chandrasekaran, Chairman of Tata
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Korean Air has reinforced its commitment to modernisation by ordering GEnx and GE9X engines to power its newly acquired fleet of Boeing aircraft. This follows the airline’s agreement to purchase 20 Boeing 777-9s and up to 30 Boeing 787-10s. As part of the deal, Korean Air has also signed a service agreement with GE Aerospace
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Air India Express (AIX), a wholly owned subsidiary of Air India, has finalised an engine sale-and-leaseback agreement with Willis Lease Finance Corporation (WLFC). The deal involves 26 CFM56-7B engines installed on 13 of AIX’s Boeing 737-800 aircraft, securing enhanced reliability and cost efficiency under WLFC’s innovative ConstantThrust® programme. This latest agreement builds on a previous
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Airbourne Colours, renowned specialists in aircraft painting and refinishing, has once again demonstrated its expertise by transforming Brussels Airlines’ Airbus A320 (OO-SNM) into its latest Belgian Icon livery, ‘Atomium’. The intricate repainting was carried out at the company’s state-of-the-art facility at East Midlands Airport, where over 400 litres of paint and approximately 2,400 hours of
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Norse Atlantic Airlines (Norse), the Norwegian low-cost, long-haul carrier established in 2021, has taken a major technological leap by implementing the ULTRAMAIN ELB (electronic logbook) across its fleet. The airline has officially received operational approval from the Civil Aviation Authority of Norway (CAA Norway) and has successfully gone live with the system across its 15
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Qatar Airways Group and Virgin Australia have secured final approval from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) for their integrated alliance, marking a major milestone in Virgin Australia’s return to long-haul international travel. This green light paves the way for the airline’s 28 weekly flights between Australia and Doha, operated under a wet-lease agreement
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