HEICO acquires majority stake in Millennium International

HEICO Corporation has released that its Flight Support Group has acquired a 90% stake in Millennium International (Millennium), a frontrunner in business jet avionics repair. The company’s co-founders, Jeanne Rau-Flattery and Dan Rafferty, will retain the remaining ownership and continue to lead operations. Financial details of the transaction were not disclosed. Millennium specialises in the […]

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RTX elects Christopher T. Calio as Chairman of the Board

People

The RTX Corporation Board of Directors has elected President and Chief Executive Officer Christopher T. Calio as Chairman of the Board, effective April 30, 2025. This decision follows the announcement by Gregory J. Hayes, RTX Executive Chairman, of his intention to step down as Executive Chairman and resign from the Board ahead of the company’s

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Joramco is supporting DHL’s GoGreen+ programme

Joramco supports DHL’s GoGreen+ programme

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Joramco, the Amman-based MRO provider and the engineering arm of Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE), has reaffirmed its commitment to sustainability by supporting DHL’s GoGreen+ programme. This initiative aims to reduce carbon emissions through the use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), marking a significant step towards eco-friendly practices in the aviation sector. By subscribing to the

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The first of 16 F-16 Block 70 jets has been handed over to Bulgaria © Lockheed Martin

Bulgaria receives first F-16 Block 70 in Air Force modernisation effort

Military & Defense

Lockheed Martin has officially delivered the first F-16 Block 70 fighter jet to Bulgaria, marking a significant milestone in the nation’s ongoing initiative to modernise its Air Force. The handover was celebrated in a formal ceremony last Friday, January 31, in Greenville, South Carolina, where the aircraft is manufactured. The event was attended by Bulgaria’s

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Spirit AeroSystems' shareholders voted in favour of the acquisition by Boeing

Spirit AeroSystems’ shareholders approve acquisition by Boeing

Financial

Spirit AeroSystems Holdings has released that its shareholders have voted in favour of the proposed acquisition by The Boeing Company during a special meeting held on January 31. This approval marks a significant step forward in the merger process, underscoring the confidence shareholders have in the strategic direction of the transaction. The acquisition, which was

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ASQS promotes Florian Lis-Srajer to Deputy Managing Director for Thailand

People

ASQS, a provider of integrated safety and quality management software for the aviation industry, has announced the appointment of Florian Lis-Srajer as Deputy Managing Director of ASQS Ltd. Thailand, effective February 2025. This promotion underscores the company’s commitment to strategic development, ensuring stability and continuity in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) market. Lis-Srajer has been with ASQS

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The German Federal Police have authorised the full-scale use of the Rohde & Schwarz walkthrough scanner © Fraport

Frankfurt Airport implements walkthrough scanners

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Frankfurt Airport has become the first airport to regularly employ walkthrough scanners for passenger security checks. Following a one-year test phase at Concourse A in Terminal 1, the German Federal Police have authorised the full-scale use of the Rohde & Schwarz QPS Walk2000 air travel security system. The QPS Walk2000 enhances passenger comfort and convenience

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The renewed service agreement has been signed by Owen McClave (l), CEO of SR Technics and Asad Shaikh (r), VP Fleet and Corporate Finance, Allegiant Air

SR Technics renews CFM56-5B engine service contract with Allegiant Air

MRO & Production

SR Technics, an MRO service provider, has renewed its CFM56-5B engine service contract with Allegiant Air, a United States-based low-cost airline, for the next five years. Under the terms of the new agreement, SR Technics will continue to provide heavy shop visit support for Allegiant’s fleet of CFM56-5B engines. The airline, headquartered in Las Vegas,

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Swiss-AS partners with Avion Express and SmartLynx Airlines

Information Technology

Swiss AviationSoftware (Swiss-AS) has announced that Avion Express and SmartLynx Airlines, both members of the Avia Solutions Group (ASG), have signed up for its maintenance and engineering solution, AMOS. This marks a significant step in their journey towards enhanced fleet management and operational performance. The airlines have selected the AMOS mobile suite. AMOSmobile/EXEC enhances the

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Milestone Aviation has signed lease agreements for five AW 189 helicopters with Equinor

Milestone Aviation secures helicopter leasing agreement with Equinor

Aircraft & Engines

The Milestone Aviation Group Limited (Milestone), a prominent leader in helicopter leasing, has announced that it has been awarded the contract for the purchase and lease-back of five new Leonardo AW189 helicopters with Equinor Energy AS (Equinor), a supplier of energy to Europe and the largest oil and gas operator on the Norwegian Continental Shelf.

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