Pan Am’s B737 MAX-8 simulator receives qualification

Pan Am Flight Academy, the renowned leading centre for aviation training, has announced the successful qualification of its state-of-the-art Level D B737 MAX-8 simulator. The simulator, equipped with the latest L3 Harris Reality-Seven technology, has completed its rigorous testing and will be ready to facilitate pilot training starting August 1, 2023. With its cutting-edge features […]

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Steven Trowell is joining the EirTrade management team as VP - Technical

Steven Trowell appointed VP – Technical at EirTrade Aviation

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EirTrade Aviation, the global aviation asset management and trading company headquartered in Dublin, has appointed Steven Trowell to the position of Vice President-Technical. Previously Hangar Manager, and also holding the role of Accountable Manager with EirTrade Aviation Maintenance, Trowell was responsible for securing EASA Part 145 Line Maintenance approval for the Airbus A320 and

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Australia to buy 20 Lockheed Martin Hercules for US$6.6 billion

Military & Defense

In advance of the U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin visiting the country this week, the Australian government has confirmed its intention to purchase 20 Lockheed Martin military transport Hercules aircraft for a reported US$6.6 billion (£5.1 billion). The deal comes on top of the U.S. State Department giving the

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Atlas Air has taken delivery of the fourth 777F on behalf of MSC © Atlas Air

Atlas Air takes delivery of Boeing 777-200 freighter

Aircraft & Engines

Atlas Air has taken delivery of a Boeing 777-200 freighter, which it will operate on behalf of its customer MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company SA, as part of a previously announced long-term ACMI (aircraft, crew, maintenance, insurance) agreement. This is the second of four Boeing 777-200 freighters that Atlas Air will operate for MSC, which will complement

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Jetstar will bring 140 pilots on board this year

Jetstar to add more than 140 pilots this year

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Jetstar is set to bring on board more than 140 pilots this year – one of the airline’s biggest ever pilot intakes – during a period of rapid workforce and network expansion. The new pilots will support the airline’s growth, including flying new routes such as Sydney to Rarotonga, Brisbane to Seoul and Melbourne to Fiji

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Hungarian Defence Forces receive two H225M helicopters

Military & Defense

The Hungarian Defence Forces have received the first two of 16 Airbus H225M multi-purpose helicopters on schedule. The helicopters were officially handed over at Szolnok Airbase by Bruno Even, CEO of Airbus Helicopters. Additionally, Airbus is also providing an extensive training and support package to ensure the highest level of operational availability. The H225Ms selected

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VINCI Airports have finalised the financial structuring for the Cabo Verde airport concessions

VINCI Airports finalise financial structuring for Cabo Verde airport concession

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VINCI Airports has finalised the financial arrangements for the acquisition of seven airports in the country. VINCI Airports secured €60 million (£51 million) in financing, maturing over 20 years, from three development banks: World Bank-IFC, Proparco (France) and DEG (Germany). This financing is certified under the Sustainability-Linked Financing (SLF) framework. To secure certification, it set

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Safran announced the acquisition of Collins Aerospace’s high-technology actuation and flight control activities

Safran sets sights on Collins Aerospace’s actuation and flight control business

Financial

Safran has announced its contemplated acquisition of Collins Aerospace’s high-technology actuation and flight control activities, which are mission critical for commercial and military aircraft and helicopters. The business has approximately 3,700 employees across eight facilities in Europe (France, UK and Italy) and in Asia, and also benefits from MRO and engineering capabilities. It is expected

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Spain’s Supreme Court has ruled that staff pay cuts and working condition changes imposed by Ryanair during the COVID-19 pandemic were unlawful

Ryanair posts Q1profit of €663 million

Financial

Ryanair has reported first-quarter (Q1) profits of €663 million, compared to a Ukraine-affected prior year Q1 PAT of €170 million thanks to a strong Easter, the extra UK (Coronation) public holiday in May and weak PY comps. due to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in Feb. 2022 which damaged last year’s Q1 traffic and fares. Q1

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Commuter airline Spirit Air India, has ordered six BN2T-42 Islander aircraft

Spirit Air India to acquire six BN2T-4S turboprop Islander aircraft

Aircraft & Engines

India-based domestic commuter airline Spirit Air has signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) for the purchase of six factory-new BN2T-4S turboprop Islander aircraft from UK aircraft manufacturer, Britten-Norman. The BN2T-4S Islander is powered by twin Rolls-Royce (Allison) Model 250 turboprop engines and benefits from an extended cabin, allowing one extra row of seats compared with

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