GA-ATS delivers first Do228 NG aircraft to North America

German aircraft manufacturer General Atomics AeroTec Systems GmbH (GA-ATS) has successfully delivered the latest Do228 NG aircraft. Following extensive modernisation at the OEM and MRO centre in Oberpfaffenhofen, Germany, this marks the first NG series aircraft delivered to North America. The new owner, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc. (GA-ASI), a global leader in unmanned aerial […]

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The Republic of Kazakhstan has taken delivery of its first of two A400M aircraft © Airbus

Kazakhstan takes delivery of first Airbus A400M aircraft

Military & Defense

Airbus Defence and Space has delivered the first Airbus A400M aircraft to the Republic of Kazakhstan, marking a pivotal development in the country’s tactical and strategic airlift operations. The initial aircraft, one of two A400Ms ordered by Kazakhstan, was officially handed over to the Kazakh Air Defence Forces at a ceremony in Almaty, southern Kazakhstan.

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Eve Air Mobility and Signature Aviation will explore ecosystem requirements and ground services necessary for safe, efficient AAM operations

Eve, Signature Aviation to research ecosystem requirements for AAM ground operations

Other News

Eve Air Mobility (Eve) and Signature Aviation (Signature), the largest network of private aviation terminals, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to explore the ecosystem requirements and ground services necessary for safe, efficient and scalable advanced air mobility (AAM) operations. The agreement unites two established leaders in the global aerospace industry: Eve Air Mobility’s

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The first Trent 1000 MRO engine has arrived at Rolls-Royce's Dahlewitz facility

First Trent 1000 MRO engine arrives at Rolls-Royce Dahlewitz facility

MRO & Production

Rolls-Royce has announced the arrival of the first Trent 1000 engine for maintenance, repair and overhaul at its Dahlewitz facility in Germany. This marks a significant step in the company’s £55 million investment initiative to expand assembly, testing, and shop visit capacity across the UK and Germany, a move that will create approximately 300 jobs.

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James Meyler (l) and John O'Donoghue (r)

ORIX Corporation unveils leadership changes and organisational reforms

People

ORIX Corporation has announced significant management changes and organisational reforms following its recent Board Meeting, set to take effect on January 1, 2025. Among the key changes is the promotion of James Meyler to Group Executive, ORIX Corporation, Japan. This new role will be in addition to his current position as Chief Executive Officer of

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the Slovak Defence Minister identified Embraer’s C-390 Millennium as the optimal choice for Slovakia’s future military transport needs.

Slovak Ministry of Defence takes steps towards procuring Embraer C-390 military aircraft

Military & Defense

The Slovak Ministry of Defence has signed a letter of intent with its Brazilian counterpart, setting the stage for enhanced industrial cooperation between the two nations. During his visit to Brazil, the Slovak Defence Minister identified Embraer’s C-390 Millennium as the optimal choice for Slovakia’s future military transport needs. This decision reflects the importance of

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FAA Administrator Mike Whitaker (l) and Florian Guillermet, Executive Director of EASA

FAA and EASA commit to advancing safe and secure civil aviation

Other News

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) have signed a declaration of intent to deepen their collaboration in advancing safe and secure civil aviation activities. The renewed partnership the FAA and EASA was discussed during the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) 80th anniversary of the Chicago Convention. “Aviation safety

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SkySelect has raised US$9m to modernise aircraft parts procurement with AI

SkySelect’s Procurement technology is ushering in the era of AI in aviation

MRO & Production

In 2024, SkySelect’s Procurement AI entered the early majority adoption phase, marking a pivotal transformation in the aircraft materials procurement landscape. Numerous customers have embraced this innovative technology, signalling a shift in how transactions for aircraft parts are conducted. The company has surpassed a significant milestone, having processed US$5 billion worth of aircraft parts transactions

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Alaska Airlines targets US$1 billion profit boost by 2027

Financial

Alaska Airlines (Alaska) has unveiled an ambitious plan to achieve an additional US$1 billion in profits by 2027, leveraging its acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines and rising demand for premium travel. The announcement, made on Tuesday, December 10, caused a surge in the carrier’s share price, climbing 12% to US$60.81. Based in Seattle, Washington, Alaska Airlines

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Ethiopian Airlines Group will lease three ATR 72-600s from Abelo

Cambodia Angkor Air to add ATR 72-600 aircraft to its fleet

Aircraft & Engines

ATR, the manufacturer of regional aircraft, has announced the addition of three ATR 72-600 aircraft to the fleet of Cambodia Angkor Air, which will rebrand as Air Cambodia on January 1, 2025. The aircraft, procured by HNCAL (HNCA Aviation Financial Leasing Co., Ltd.), a Chinese lessor and subsidiary of Henan Civil Aviation Development & Investment

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