Delta Air Lines’ Board of Directors announced the appointment of Christophe Beck as its newest member. Beck is the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Ecolab Inc., a global leader in water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services that protect people and the essential resources of life. “We are thrilled to welcome Christophe to […]
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Archer has raised US$430 million in equity funding to support its collaboration with Anduril Industries (Anduril) on the development of hybrid vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft for defence applications and for other general corporate purposes. The new partnership with Anduril targets a potential programme with the U.S. Department of Defence (DoD) and aims to
AerCap Holdings N.V. has announced a new agreement to lease two Boeing 737-800 aircraft to Mukamalah Aviation Company, a subsidiary of Aramco operating as Aloula Aviation. These aircraft will support the transportation of passengers within the Aramco Group in Saudi Arabia. This partnership extends the long-standing relationship between AerCap and Aramco, which previously focused on
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Aircalin, the international airline of New Caledonia, has announced an order for two Airbus A350-900s to support its fleet renewal and long-haul network expansion. This investment marks a significant step in the airline’s growth strategy, enabling enhanced service and increased capacity on key routes. Currently, Aircalin operates a widebody fleet comprising two A330neo aircraft. The
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Alva Industries (Alva), a Norwegian manufacturer renowned for its frameless motors and pioneering FiberPrinting™ technology, has secured a US$1.85 contract with Lockheed Martin. This collaboration will focus on developing cutting-edge technologies to enhance the capabilities of small Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (sUAVs) in the aviation and defence sectors. Leveraging Alva’s expertise in electric propulsion and motors,
AAR CORP. and Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance (AFI KLM E&M) have partnered to establish a new joint venture focused on maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services for next-generation aircraft nacelles in the Asia-Pacific region. This venture marks the second collaboration between the two companies, following a 2021 joint venture with Triumph Product
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Airbus Helicopters has signed a contract with His Excellency Sheikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, Bahrain’s Minister of Interior, for the acquisition of nine H145 helicopters. These state-of-the-art aircraft will be utilised by the Police Aviation Command for law enforcement operations and emergency medical services (EMS), enhancing public safety and response capabilities across the kingdom.
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Air New Zealand is advancing its goal of introducing electric aircraft into its fleet with the announcement of a technical demonstrator programme using the battery-electric ALIA CX300 aircraft from April 2025. Manufactured by US partner BETA Technologies, the aircraft will be used to evaluate its performance in New Zealand conditions before commercial operations commence in
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Specialist regional aircraft lessor TrueNoord has appointed aviation finance expert Florian van Vugt to the newly created role of Corporate Finance Manager. Based in TrueNoord’s Amsterdam office, Van Vugt will oversee debt structuring and refinancing activities while spearheading initiatives to diversify the company’s funding base. His responsibilities also include fostering long-term relationships with financial stakeholders
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Korean Air has completed its long-awaited acquisition of Asiana Airlines, solidifying its position as one of Asia’s largest carriers. The 1.8 trillion won (US$1.26 billion) deal, which has been in progress for four years, is the longest airline merger in history. Initially announced during the COVID-19 pandemic, the merger aimed to rescue Asiana Airlines, which
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