Heike Tamm

Leonardo designs and produces 14% of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner, the world’s first airliner to make large-scale use of composite materials

Leonardo secures new industrial partner for struggling aerostructures unit

Italy’s state-controlled aerospace and defence group, Leonardo, has identified a new industrial partner for its aerostructures division, which has been struggling due to ongoing challenges faced by U.S. planemaker Boeing, CEO Roberto Cingolani announced on Thursday, according to Reuters. Leonardo has been working for several years to return its aerostructures business to profitability. The division, […]

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The Honda Aircraft Company has commenced assembly of the HondaJet Echelon’s wing structure in Greensboro, North Carolina © Honda Aircraft Company

Honda Aircraft Company begins production of HondaJet Echelon test unit

Honda Aircraft Company has officially commenced production of the first HondaJet Echelon test unit with the assembly of the aircraft’s wing structure in Greensboro, North Carolina. Scheduled for its maiden flight in 2026, the HondaJet Echelon will feature a larger cabin, increased passenger capacity, and extended range compared to previous HondaJet models, introducing the award-winning

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Jordan Airmotive

Jordan Airmotive delivers CF6-80C2B6F engines to Air Canada

Jordan Airmotive, an independent engine MRO provider, has delivered two newly acquired CF6-80C2B6F engines to Air Canada, further solidifying its ongoing partnership with the global carrier. This collaboration underscores Jordan Airmotive’s dedication to supporting long-standing relationships with reliable and efficient MRO solutions for airlines worldwide. “Air Canada is a valued partner for us,” said Mahmoud

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Lufthansa plans the full acquisition of Swissport Losch at Munich Airport © Lufthansa

Lufthansa eyes full take-over of Swissport Losch at Munich Airport

Lufthansa has announced plans to assume control of part of the flight handling operations for Lufthansa Group Airlines at Munich Airport later this year. A key element of this strategy is the potential full acquisition of Swissport Losch GmbH & Co. KG from its current shareholders, Swissport Cargo Services Deutschland GmbH and Losch Airport Service

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DO228 flight simulator

GA-ATS enhances Do228 pilot training with advanced flight simulator

General Atomics AeroTec Systems (GA-ATS) has reached a new milestone in Do228 pilot training with the successful certification of its Do228 Flight Simulation Training Device (FSTD) as FTD Level 2. In response, GA-ATS has upgraded all training programmes within its approved training organisation (ATO) to incorporate this state-of-the-art flight simulator, setting new benchmarks for practical

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SalamAir will implement a comprehensive suite of OASES' modules to enhance its maintenance operations

SalamAir plans fleet expansion with ten more aircraft

SalamAir, Oman’s low fare airline, has announced plans to expand its fleet by adding ten new Airbus A320 aircraft over the next three years to accommodate increasing passenger demand. The airline has submitted formal requests to multiple aircraft leasing companies to secure these aircraft as part of its broader five-year growth strategy. Adrian Hamilton-Manns, Chief

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Airbus

Airbus announced its consolidated full-year 2024 financial results

Airbus reported its consolidated full-year 2024 results with gross commercial aircraft orders of 878 (2023: 2,319 aircraft), with net orders of 826 after cancellations (2023: 2,094 aircraft). At the end of December 2024, the order backlog stood at 8,658 commercial aircraft. Airbus Helicopters recorded 450 net orders (2023: 393 units), with a book-to-bill ratio exceeding

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FAA awards Archer its Part 141 certification during a ceremony at Archer’s flight test facility in Salinas, California © Archer

Archer Aviation secures FAA certification for pilot training academy

Archer Aviation (Archer) has received certification from the FAA to launch its pilot training academy. This certification, known as Part 141, is awarded to a flight school by the FAA, signifying that it is a formally recognised and regulated institution for pilot training. With this certification, Archer can now train and qualify pilots as part

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