AEM/AMETEK MRO is contracted by Liebherr to provide E-Jet E1 landing gear MRO across the EMEA region

AEM/AMETEK MRO signs new landing gear service agreement

AEM/AMETEK MRO (AEM) has signed a landing gear service agreement with Liebherr-Aerospace to provide MRO services for the Embraer E-Jet E1, specifically the E190 platform, to operators across the EMEA region. This agreement builds on the initial memorandum of understanding (MOU) that established their partnership in 2022. With air traffic rebounding strongly post-pandemic, AEM is […]

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Pascal Parant takes on new role at Vallair

People

Vallair has appointed Pascal Parant as its new Group Chief Commercial & Marketing Officer. Parant joins Vallair during a crucial phase of growth, as the company continues to expand its footprint in the aerospace and mobility sectors. Vallair, headquartered in Luxembourg with facilities across Europe, is recognised for its expertise in aircraft teardown, component support,

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Fokker Services Group partners with Red Sea Airlines

MRO & Production

Fokker Services Group (FSG) has announced a new partnership with Egyptian carrier Red Sea Airlines. The agreement involves FSG providing a comprehensive component support programme for Red Sea Airlines’ fleet of two Boeing 737-800 aircraft. Red Sea Airlines operates both scheduled and charter flights and is currently undergoing rapid expansion. Under the terms of this

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AerFin has acquired six A330-200 aircraft powered by PW4168 engines

AerFin acquires six A330-200 aircraft

Aircraft & Engines

AerFin, the aviation asset specialist, has announced the acquisition of six A330-200 aircraft powered by PW4168 engines, featuring enhanced landing gear. These aircraft were previously in operation within the Asia-Pacific region. The engines will contribute to AerFin’s expanding portfolio of PW4000 engines, while components and major assets from the A330 airframes will bolster its wide-body

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Michael Axtmann (l) receives the AMO certificate from Toks Fadairo (r)

FAI Technik receives Nigerian AMO certification

MRO & Production

German MRO service provider, FAI Technik GmbH (FAI Technik), a wholly owned subsidiary of FAI Aviation Group Holding, has announced that it has received an Approved Maintenance Organisation (AMO) certificate from the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA). This certification enables FAI to conduct a range of maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) tasks on Nigerian-registered business

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ICON and TAG are now PAG companies © ICON Aerospace

PAG acquires ICON Aerospace and TAG Aero

Financial

Precision Aviation Group (PAG) has acquired ICON Aerospace (ICON) and TAG Aero (TAG). These strategic moves significantly enhance PAG’s capabilities in avionics and engine services while broadening its product offerings within the airline market. ICON, based in Indian Trail, North Carolina, is a provider of MRO services, focusing on avionics, accessories, and electronics. TAG, located

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ExecuJet Haite becomes exclusive ground handler at ZBAA

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ExecuJet Haite Aviation Services China (ExecuJet Haite) has begun offering ground handling services for business jets at Beijing Capital International Airport (ZBAA) after securing an exclusive contract with Capital Airport Holding Business Aviation Management (CBM). CBM, the state-owned entity overseeing business aviation at the airport, has entrusted ExecuJet Haite as its sole ground handler, marking

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Emirates SkyCargo has ordered five additional Boeing 777 Freighters © Boeing

Emirates SkyCargo expands fleet with additional 777 Freighters

Aircraft & Engines

Emirates SkyCargo has announced an order for five additional Boeing 777 Freighters, further expanding its fleet of the twin-engine aircraft. This latest order, which was finalised in September, brings Emirates’ total Boeing wide-body aircraft orders to 249, including 14 of the 777 Freighters. The new acquisition builds on Emirates SkyCargo’s earlier purchase of five 777

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Ambry Hill Technologies and Locatory.com have announced a partnership that integrates their aviation software products

Ambry Hill and Locatory.com partner to streamline aviation RFQ and quoting process

Information Technology

Ambry Hill Technologies and Locatory.com have announced a partnership that integrates their aviation software products, creating a more efficient and automated solution for managing inbound RFQs, customer quoting, and inventory availability in the aviation marketplace. This collaboration is aimed at improving sales efficiency, reducing manual data entry and driving revenue growth for aviation businesses through

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Wafra acquires controlling stake in Aquila Air Capital

Financial

Wafra Inc., a global alternative asset manager based in New York, has acquired a controlling stake in Aquila Air Capital (Aquila), a prominent engine lessor. Wafra has signed definitive agreements to acquire the Aquila platform from Warburg Pincus, a global growth investor. Through this transaction, Wafra will take a controlling interest in Aquila and provide

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