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Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways achieves record financial profit for 2023/24

Qatar Airways Group has reported the strongest financial performance in its 27-year history, announcing record profits of QAR6.1 billion (US$1.7 billion) in its annual report for the 2023/24 financial year. The airline group reported net profits of QAR6.1 billion (US$1.7 billion) during the 2023/24 fiscal year, with a total revenue of QAR81 billion (US$22.2 billion).

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The D328eco is now set for EIS at the end of 2027

Deutsche Aircraft revises entry into service timeline for D328eco

Deutsche Aircraft, the pioneering German original equipment manufacturer (OEM), has announced a revised entry into service (EIS) timeline for its 40-seater regional turboprop, the D328eco. The aircraft is now set for EIS in the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2027. The adjustments to the timeline align with regulatory changes that entail the detailed and comprehensive certification

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TrustFlight app in E145 cockpit © TrustFlight

CommuteAir selects TrustFlight for digital transformation

TrustFlight, a technology innovator focused on safety and digitisation of the aviation industry, has released that Ohio-based CommuteAir, a modern regional airline and United Express partner supporting the global United Airlines network in the United States, Canada and Mexico, has selected TrustFlight’s Electronic Tech Log (ETL) and MEL Manager software to drive digital transformation, sustainability

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Southwest Airlines

Southwest Airlines adopts ‘poison pill’ to thwart Elliott Investment Management

Southwest Airlines has adopted a ‘poison pill’ strategy to deter Elliott Investment Management from increasing its stake in the carrier, following the activist investor’s call for leadership changes after disappointing financial results, according to Reuters. The announcement comes days after Southwest CEO Bob Jordan stated he would not resign in response to pressure from Elliott,

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The new SBH contract will be managed by Safran Helicopter Engines Germany in Hamburg © Safran

Safran Helicopter Engines signs major SBH support contract for Arriel 2E engines

Safran Helicopter Engines has signed a significant support-by-the-hour contract with Airbus Helicopters for the engines powering the German Bundeswehr’s new fleet of Airbus H145M helicopters. This Support-By-the-Hour (SBH®) contract covers in-service support and MRO for more than 124 Arriel 2E engines, from helicopter entry into service to 2030. This agreement adds to the existing SBH

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Cebu Pacific Air and Airbus have signed an MOU for up to 152 A321 aircraft © AirTeamImages

Cebu Pacific and Airbus sign historic MOU for up to 152 aircraft

Cebu Pacific (CEB), the Philippines’ leading carrier, has signed a binding memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Airbus for the purchase of up to 152 A321neo aircraft for US$24 billion (PHP 1.4 trillion) based on list prices, marking the largest aircraft order in Philippine aviation history. CEB has selected Pratt & Whitney GTF™ engines to power

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