Airbus and Air France to create JV for worldwide A350 component maintenance services

It has been announced that Airbus SAS (Airbus) and Air France SA (Air France), the subsidiary of Air France-KLM, are to combine resources for the creation of a 50:50 joint venture. This JV is for the provision of component maintenance services (supply chain management, repairs, creation of a worldwide pool of aircraft components for the […]

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SIA Engineering Company signs MOU with Xiamen Iport Group

MRO & Production

SIA Engineering Company (SIAEC) and Xiamen Iport Group (IPORT Group) have signed a legally non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to explore Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) opportunities in Fujian, China. IPORT Group owns and operates airports in Xiamen, Fuzhou, Wuyishan and Longyan. The objective of the MOU is to establish a framework for both parties

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Menzies Aviation renews Jazeera Airways contract

Menzies Aviation renews contract with Jazeera Airways

Airlines & Routes

Menzies Aviation has successfully extended its agreement with Jazeera Airways. The announcement marks the next step in an expanding partnership with the Kuwaiti airline, which includes passenger, ramp, and air cargo services at seven airports in five countries. The extended five-year agreement, signed at Kuwait International Airport (KWI) will see Menzies Aviation, operating as National

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Israel Defense Forces requests third F-35 fighter jets squadron

Military & Defense

The Israeli Ministry of Defense (IDF) will acquire 25 F-35 aircraft from the American government, manufactured by Lockheed Martin, in a deal that includes support and maintenance. With the completion of the contract, the Israeli Air Force will operate a total of 75 advanced stealth fighter aircraft in the world. The supply of the aircraft

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Ginger-Hughes & Paul Verhagen Scandinavian Airlines

Scandinavian Airlines appoints new CTO and CCO

People

Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) has appointed Ginger Hughes as Chief Transformation Officer. Hughes brings a long of experience from her advisory role at Seabury, where she has guided SAS through the Chapter 11 process for over a year. “With a remarkable three-decade-long career advising airlines worldwide, Hughes has been instrumental in shaping strategic transformations, restructuring endeavours,

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Qatar Airways Cargo launches SecureLift

Information Technology

Qatar Airways Cargo has announced the launch of its special product SecureLift under its VISION 2027 and Next Generation strategy. SecureLift marks a significant milestone for Qatar Airways Cargo, as it allocates dedicated resources to cater to the specialised needs of valuable and vulnerable shipments, while maintaining an enhanced standard of security and vigilance. Products

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SAS to boost capacity – reveals first quarterly profit since 2019

Airlines & Routes

Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) is now looking to ramp-up winter capacity this year, having posted its first quarterly pretax profit since late 2019. This has been achieved through a combination of lower fuel costs, higher ticket prices and strong demand. SAS has been under bankruptcy protection since July 2022, but has achieved a pretax profit of

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EASA proposes rules for VTOL operations, including air taxis

Other News

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency has proposed rules for safe operations of Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) aircraft, including air taxis, paving the way for these innovative aircraft to take to the skies in Europe’s cities. The Opinion introduces a comprehensive set of operational requirements for piloted electric air taxis, spanning the domains of

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Saab acquires BlueBear

Financial

Saab has announced the acquisition of BlueBear Systems Group, United Kingdom. The addition of all shares in BlueBear is part of Saab’s continued international growth journey across key markets, which include the United Kingdom, Australia, the United States and Germany. BlueBear is a provider of AI-enabled autonomous swarm systems for complex defence and security applications.

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airBaltic receives its 43rd Airbus A220-300 Aircraft

Aircraft & Engines

Latvian national airline airBaltic welcomed its 43rd Airbus A220-300 jet, registered as YL-ABR, in Riga. This is the fourth Airbus A220-300 delivery for airBaltic in 2023. It is a part of the 50 strong order for the A220-300 from airBaltic. In addition, airBaltic holds 30 options and purchase rights for the same aircraft type. Thus far, airBaltic has carried close to 13,000,000 passengers on the Airbus A220-300 aircraft, having completed nearly 143,000 flights

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