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Air Central opts for StandardAero to provide engine MRO services

China Central Longhao Airlines – operating as Air Central – has opted for StandardAero to deliver maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) support for its CFM International CFM56-7B engines. These engines power the airline’s Boeing 737-800BCF freighter fleet. The collaboration began last month with the induction of the first engine for a performance restoration shop visit […]

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IAI and DCX Systems launch ELTX joint venture

Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), a globally recognised leader in aerospace and defence, has joined forces with India’s DCX Systems Limited to establish a new joint venture named ELTX. This strategic partnership is aimed at supporting the Indian Government’s ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ (‘Self-Reliant India’) and ‘Make in India’ initiatives by enabling the transfer of advanced defence technologies

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DAE

DAE receives insurance settlements for aircraft leased in Russia

Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) has announced it recently secured approximately US$282 million in cash settlements from selected insurance companies relating to aircraft formerly leased to airline operators in the Russia. These aircraft became subject to international leasing disputes following the imposition of global sanctions and the grounding of foreign-owned aircraft in Russia after the onset

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Electra secures US$115 million to advance EL9 aircraft pre-production

Electra has announced the successful closure of a US$115 million Series B funding round to support the next stage of development for its pioneering EL9 aircraft—the world’s first ultra short take-off and landing aircraft. This funding will enable Electra to progress into the pre-production and certification phase of the EL9, which is capable of taking

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Dynamatic Technologies and Deutsche Aircraft at the inauguration of the rear fuselage assembly line in Bangalore

Dynamatic and Deutsche Aircraft launch D328eco® assembly line in Bangalore

Dynamatic Technologies Limited, an Indian aerostructure manufacturer, and Deutsche Aircraft, the German regional aircraft OEM championing sustainable aviation, have officially inaugurated the rear fuselage assembly line for the 40-seater D328eco® turboprop aircraft at Dynamatic’s cutting-edge aerospace facility in Bangalore. This inauguration marks the shift from the planning and design phase to serial manufacturing, highlighting India’s

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Hawaiian Airlines

Hawaiian Airlines flight attendants approve contract extension

Hawaiian Airlines flight attendants, represented by the Association of Flight Attendants – CWA (AFA-CWA), have voted to ratify a contract extension lasting nearly three years. The agreement was approved by 88% of voting members, reflecting strong support among the airline’s cabin crew. This contract extension comes at a critical time as Hawaiian Airlines continues the

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