Bell has approved the use of the RADS-NG across its fleet of commercial helicopters © GE Aerospace

Bell approves GE Aerospace Next-Gen Rotor Analysis Diagnostics

Bell Textron, Inc., a Textron Inc. company, has approved the use of the Rotor Analysis Diagnostic System Next Generation (RADS-NG) across its commercial helicopter fleet, including the Bell 505, Bell 429, Bell 412, and Bell 407 models. This cutting-edge system, developed by GE Aerospace, enhances vibration monitoring capabilities and introduces significant operational benefits for operators. […]

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U.S. Air Force selects Boeing to develop next-generation fighter jet

Military & Defense

The U.S. Air Force has announced that Boeing has been awarded a contract to design, build and deliver its next-generation fighter aircraft. The next-generation air dominance (NGAD) platform will herald a new era of United States fighter jets, offering significant advances in range, survivability, lethality and adaptability. The NGAD platform will serve as the central

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TP Aerospace will support Skytrans' new Airbus A319 aircraft © Airbus

Skytrans selects TP Aerospace for component support

MRO & Production

Australian airline Skytrans has selected TP Aerospace to deliver a ‘Land For Less’ (LFL) programme, covering its recently acquired Airbus A319 and all future Airbus aircraft introduced into its fleet. This partnership represents a significant milestone in Skytrans’ strategy to expand its operations and strengthen its ACMI (aircraft, crew, maintenance and insurance) services within the

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Malaysia Airlines has ordered 18 737-8 and 12 737-10 single-aisle jets

Malaysia Airlines places major 737 MAX order

Aircraft & Engines

Boeing and Malaysia Aviation Group have confirmed an order for 30 new Boeing 737 MAX aircraft as part of Malaysia Airlines’ fleet renewal strategy. The order, comprising 18 737-8 and 12 737-10 single-aisle jets, was finalised in January 2025 and initially listed anonymously on Boeing’s orders and deliveries website. This significant investment will enable Malaysia’s

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Diamond Aircraft to secure Volocopter’s future in Germany

Aircraft & Engines

Diamond Aircraft Group Austria has reported that it will reorganise Volocopter, the German electric air taxi manufacturer that filed for insolvency in December 2024. As part of the reorganisation, Volocopter remains headquartered in Bruchsal, Germany, but is now integrated within Diamond Aircraft’s operations. This strategic move broadens Diamond’s portfolio into electric urban air transportation while

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Jackson Square Aviation appoints David Crull as new CFO

People

Jackson Square Aviation (JSA), a full-service commercial aircraft finance company, has announced the appointment of David Crull as its next Chief Financial Officer, effective March 17, 2025. He will succeed Wilson Chen, who is set to retire on June 30, 2025. David Crull brings over 20 years of senior finance leadership experience within the aviation

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Jet Parts Engineering acquires Percival Aviation

Financial

Jet Parts Engineering (JPE), a specialist in PMA parts, DER repairs and MRO services for commercial aircraft, has acquired Percival Aviation, a UK-based company renowned for its design, production and maintenance of aircraft interiors and associated equipment. This strategic acquisition strengthens JPE’s service offering, enabling the company to provide more comprehensive solutions to meet the

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Aliette Mousnier-Lompré, CEO at Orange Business and David Lavorel, CEO at SITA

SITA and Orange Business renew partnership

Other News

SITA and Orange Business have renewed their long-standing partnership for another five years, building on a collaboration that began in 2001. This renewed agreement aims to provide long-term stability while creating new opportunities to deliver more agile and efficient connectivity solutions for airlines and airports worldwide. The partnership will continue to offer the Air Transport

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Airhub Aviation boosts MRO capacity in Lithuania

MRO & Production

Airhub Aviation, part of GetJet Aviation Holding, is significantly boosting its operations in response to mounting maintenance capacity shortages across the aviation industry. The Lithuania-based company, known for its expertise in aviation asset management, component trading, and aircraft transitions, has launched new MRO operations at Siauliai International Airport (SQQ), Lithuania. This enhancement comes as the

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Substation fire forces Heathrow Airport shutdown, causing widespread travel chaos

Other News

London’s Heathrow Airport, Europe’s busiest air hub, was forced into a full-day shutdown on Friday, March 21, after a major fire at a nearby electrical substation triggered a severe power outage. The incident began shortly after 11pm on Thursday when the London Fire Brigade responded to reports of a blaze at the North Hyde electrical

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