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The first of up to 82 H145Ms for Germany was delivered in less than a year from contract signing

Airbus Helicopters delivers first H145M to Germany in record time

Military & Defense

Less than a year after signing the contract, Airbus Helicopters has delivered the first of up to 82 H145M helicopters to Germany from its Donauwörth site. The German Armed Forces, or Bundeswehr, have officially designated the new helicopters as “Leichter Kampfhubschrauber” (light combat helicopter), abbreviated as LKH. These versatile aircraft are designed for training, reconnaissance, […]

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Embraer and PTDI have signed a new MoU at the Indonesia-Brazil CEO Forum

Embraer and PTDI unite for aerospace advancement

MRO & Production

Embraer and PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PTDI), Indonesia’s foremost aerospace company, have entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to deepen collaboration in commercial aviation. The agreement was formalised during the Indonesia-Brazil CEO Forum, presided over by Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Brazil. Under the terms of the MoU,

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Wheels Up secures US$332 million financing, acquires GrandView fleet

Financial

On November 13, 2024, Wheels Up Experience (Wheels Up) has completed a major milestone in its growth strategy by securing a US$332 million revolving equipment notes facility with Bank of America and acquiring GrandView Aviation’s fleet of 17 Embraer Phenom 300 and Phenom 300E aircraft, along with associated maintenance assets and customer programmes. These transactions

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EL9 ultra-short hybrid-electric aircraft

Electra enters development phase of EL9 hybrid-electric aircraft

Aircraft & Engines

Electra has unveiled the design of its revolutionary EL9 ultra-short hybrid-electric aircraft, a nine-passenger piloted aircraft set to transform air travel. The EL9 combines cutting-edge hybrid-electric propulsion with blown lift technology, enabling ultra-short take-offs and landings in spaces as small as a soccer field. This technology, which was previously limited to helicopters and eVTOLs, is

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Collins Aerospace will equip the UK Royal Air Force’s new H-47 Chinook helicopters with its CAAS

Collins Aerospace to equip UK Chinooks with advanced avionics

Military & Defense

Collins Aerospace has secured a US$19 million contract from the U.S. Department of Defense to equip the UK Royal Air Force’s new H-47 Chinook helicopters with its common avionics architecture system (CAAS). This avionics management suite will align the UK’s Chinook fleet with the U.S. Chinooks, featuring advanced digital cockpit displays and applications to enhance

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At the Bahrain Airshow 2024 Gulf Air Group CEO Dr Jeffrey Goh (r) and Joramco CEO Fraser Currie (l)

Gulf Air and Joramco ink new MRO agreement

MRO & Production

Gulf Air, Bahrain’s national carrier, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Jordan Aircraft Maintenance Limited (Joramco), the Amman-based maintenance, repair, and overhaul facility and a subsidiary of Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE). This agreement aims to expand joint MRO services, building on a longstanding partnership that has seen over 250 heavy maintenance checks completed

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Champion Aerospace and Satair are strengthening their 40-year partnership

Champion Aerospace and Satair sign MoU to extend distribution agreement

MRO & Production

Champion Aerospace and Satair have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to extend their long-standing distribution agreement, marking another milestone in their 40-year collaboration. The MoU sets the stage for a renewed partnership, focusing on the global distribution of Champion’s turbine engine ignition products. Once finalised, the agreement will grant Satair exclusive rights to distribute

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Turkish Airlines will take delivery of six A321neos in 2027, on lease from BOC Aviation

BOC Aviation places six Airbus A321neo aircraft with Turkish Airlines

Aircraft & Engines

BOC Aviation Limited (BOC) has announced an agreement to place six Airbus A321neo aircraft with Turkish Airlines, a long-term customer. These aircraft are set to be delivered in 2027, originating from BOC Aviation’s existing orderbook. The agreement further solidifies the partnership between the two companies. Steven Townend, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of BOC

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ATR will discontinue development of the ATR 42-600S (STOL) variant

ATR focuses on core products as STOL variant development halted

MRO & Production

Following a comprehensive market review and supply chain challenges, ATR has announced it will discontinue development of the ATR 42-600S, a short take-off and landing (STOL) variant of its regional aircraft. This strategic decision underscores ATR’s commitment to realigning with market needs and increasing the competitiveness of its existing product lines. The company aims to

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