Heike Tamm

Spirit AeroSystems and Oak Ridge National Laboratory partner to shape future of aerospace

Spirit AeroSystems (Spirit) has announced a significant strategic collaboration with the Oak Ridge National Laboratory Manufacturing Demonstration Facility, overseen by the University of Tennessee Battelle. This dynamic partnership is aimed at pioneering applications in hypersonic travel and next-generation aircraft. The combined efforts of Spirit and Oak Ridge National Laboratory will be concentrated on establishing efficient,

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AEI B737-800SF freighter conversion ordered by Serve Air

Aeronautical Engineers (AEI) has confirmed that Democratic Republic of Congo-based Serve Air has ordered its first AEI B737-800SF freighter conversion. The aircraft, (MSN 30517) has already commenced modification and will be redelivered to Serve Air in early November. All conversion related touch labour and maintenance is being performed by the authorised AEI conversion centre Commercial

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C&L Aviation expands its ATR 42 aircraft parts programme

C&L Aviation Group expands ATR 42 aircraft parts programme

Strengthening its commitment to bolster ATR aircraft support worldwide, C&L Aerospace, a subsidiary of C&L Aviation Group, has finalised the purchase and disassembly of an ATR 42-500 aircraft to expand its parts programme. This comprehensive endeavour encompasses the acquisition of vital components such as engines, landing gear, propeller blades, leading edges and flight controls. Notably,

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Jeff Foland (l) will take the reins as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), succeeding Lou Pepper

Jeff Foland set to lead Atlantic Aviation as new CEO

Atlantic Aviation, a prominent player in the aviation infrastructure sector boasting the second-largest chain of fixed-base operators (FBOs) across North America, has announced that Jeff Foland will take the reins as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), succeeding the longstanding CEO Lou Pepper. The transition is scheduled to take effect on August 14, 2023. Having dedicated over

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Western Global Airlines MD-11F aircraft

Western Global Airlines files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection

Estero, Florida-based Western Global Airlines has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The company operates chartered cargo jets for the military and other organisations. The carrier is undergoing restructuring  with the help of  US$77 million in financing from creditors and bondholders. The filing was not unexpected after revenues fell heavily and a heavy debt load.

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Rex Group pilot academy resumes training for Chinese cadets

AAPAV, a pilot academy within the Rex Group, has recommenced the training for aspiring Chinese aviators at its Ballarat facility in Victoria, Australia. This marks the academy’s first stride back into action since the easing of COVID restrictions. Chris Hine, the Managing Director of AAPAV, stated, “Despite the challenges posed by COVID, we persevered in

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