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Air Tahiti ATR 72-600 © ATR

Air Tahiti orders additional four ATR 72-600s

ATR has signed an order for four ATR 72-600 aircraft with Air Tahiti, along with an eight-year global maintenance agreement (GMA). Deliveries of the new aircraft are scheduled between 2025 and 2028, highlighting Air Tahiti’s long-term vision and confidence in ATR’s products for connecting and serving the archipelago’s communities responsibly. As a dedicated user of […]

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Representatives from NAC and CFM International © NAC

NAC orders ten LEAP-1A engines for Airbus A321neo fleet

Lessor Nordic Aviation Capital (NAC) has placed an order for ten LEAP-1A engines to power five Airbus A321neo-family aircraft. The agreement also includes options for two additional LEAP-powered A321neo-family aircraft. Norman C.T. Liu, President and CEO of NAC, commented, “We are pleased to sign our first direct order with CFM, further strengthening our relationship with

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Nathalie Tarnaud Laude CEO of ATR and Ato Mesfin Tasew Bekele, Ethiopian Airlines Group’s CEO © ATR

ATR and Ethiopian MRO partner to enhance maintenance and training capabilities

ATR, the regional aircraft manufacturer, and Ethiopian MRO, a maintenance and training provider and part of the Ethiopian Airlines Group, have signed a letter of intent aimed at developing Ethiopian MRO’s ATR aircraft maintenance and training capabilities. This strategic agreement marks a significant milestone in expanding ATR’s presence in Africa and the Middle East, enabling

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SKY Airline becomes a first-time Pratt & Whitney customer © Pratt & Whitney

SKY Airline selects GTF engines for Airbus A321XLR fleet

Chilean-based SKY Airline has entered into a memorandum of understanding to select the Pratt & Whitney GTF engine to power ten firm Airbus A321XLR aircraft, with options for 29 Airbus A320neo and A321neo aircraft. With this selection, the airline becomes a first-time Pratt & Whitney customer. “This selection is a testament to SKY Airline’s confidence

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Signing ceremony at the Farnborough Airshow

Dutch Ministry of Defence signs contract for Embraer C-390 Millennium aircraft

The Dutch Ministry of Defence has signed a contract for the acquisition of nine Embraer C-390 Millennium aircraft during a ceremony at the Farnborough Airshow. As part of the project ‘Replacement of Tactical Airlift Capacity’, the contract is a joint purchase in cooperation with Austria – five aircraft for the Royal Netherlands Air Force and

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Druck DPI610E Aero, a handheld portable calibration device © Baker Hughes

Baker Hughes unveils new Druck calibration solutions

Baker Hughes, an energy technology company, has announced the launch of two new Druck calibration solutions designed to drive efficiency and performance across aviation ground test instrumentation. Responding to the aviation sector’s push for greater productivity, Baker Hughes’ new Druck technologies will improve turnaround times across mandatory pre-flight aircraft maintenance checks and eliminate the need

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Rendering of Virgin Atlantic Airbus A330 aircraft © Airbus

Virgin Atlantic completes fleet transformation with order for seven A330s

Virgin Atlantic has placed a firm order for seven additional A330neo aircraft as part of its broader fleet transformation initiative. This new agreement increases Virgin Atlantic’s total commitment to the A330neo to 19 aircraft, enhancing its operational economics. The announcement was made during the Farnborough Airshow aboard Virgin Atlantic’s A330neo, named ‘Ruby Rebel’ and registered

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ITP Aero extends MRO contract with Pratt & Whitney Canada

ITP Aero has extended its maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services contract with Pratt & Whitney Canada, an RTX business, for the mid-turbine frame (MTF) and low-pressure compressor (LPC) modules of the PW800 engine. This agreement, effective until 2028, aligns with ITP Aero’s strategic focus on expanding its presence in the MRO market and enhancing

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