Finnair has completed the first cabin refurbishment in its Embraer fleet as part of a broader initiative to increase passenger comfort on shorter European routes. With a target to renew all 12 Embraer aircraft by spring 2026, the airline plans to complete the updates on seven aircraft during the winter season 2024–2025, while the remaining […]
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Qatar Airways has signed an agreement with Thales to equip its new A321 NX fleet with FlytEDGE, Thales’ Crystal Cabin® inflight entertainment (IFE) system. As Qatar Airways embarks on a digital transformation journey, FlytEDGE, the cloud-native inflight entertainment and connectivity (IFEC) platform, will deliver a new level of personalisation and passenger entertainment. Qatar Airways is
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Lufthansa Technik (LHT) is committing over €1 billion in investments across the Americas, Asia-Pacific (APAC) and Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) regions over the coming years. “Our plans substantiate our aim to expand our leading market position,” stated Chief Financial Officer Dr William Willms. This commitment follows Lufthansa Technik’s Ambition 2030 strategy, which prioritises
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LOT Polish Airlines and Embraer have signed a multi-year contract for Embraer’s Pool Programme. This agreement will provide the airline with extensive support for a wide array of repairable components for three recently leased E195-E2 aircraft from Azorra. LOT Polish Airlines is one of the largest operators of Embraer’s E-Jets globally, with 47 of the
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Brazilian airline Azul Linhas Aereas has finalised negotiations with its aircraft lessors and creditors, securing up to US$500 million in new financing from bondholders. As part of the agreement, Azul will receive US$150 million immediately, another US$250 million by the year’s end and a further US$100 million soon after. Additionally, cost reductions negotiated with certain
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Boeing and LATAM Airlines Group, South America’s foremost passenger and cargo airline group, have announced the purchase of ten additional 787 Dreamliners, with options for a further five aircraft. This investment strengthens LATAM’s position as the largest operator of 787s in the region Currently, LATAM operates a fleet of 37 Boeing 787-8 and 787-9 aircraft.
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The Lufthansa Group achieved record third-quarter (Q3) revenue of €10.7 billion, a 5% increase from the previous year’s €10.3 billion, primarily due to an increase in flight numbers and a boost in Lufthansa Technik’s performance. This strong revenue result marked the most successful quarter in the Group’s history. However, profitability faced pressure as Adjusted EBIT
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Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) has signed an agreement to acquire ten narrow-body, next-generation aircraft for an aggregate consideration of approximately US$0.5 billion. This latest addition to DAE’s portfolio consists entirely of aircraft currently leased to four airlines operating in four different countries. In conjunction with this acquisition, DAE has also facilitated the purchase and sale
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General Atomics AeroTec Systems GmbH (GA-ATS) has announced the successful certification of its in-house Do228 flight simulator to FTD Level 2, a notable advancement for the company and testament to the expertise of its team. This certification, an upgrade from the simulator’s previous FNPTII level, represents a milestone in GA-ATS’s commitment to cutting-edge pilot training.
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In a significant step for India’s Aerospace and Defence sector, Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) and Airbus have inaugurated the country’s first final assembly line (FAL) for military aircraft in Vadodara, Gujarat. As part of a pioneering ‘Make in India’ project, this facility will produce 56 Airbus C295 aircraft for the Indian Air Force (IAF),
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