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Air India's 777 fleet will receive Lufthansa Technik's proven total component support (TCS) © Air India

Lufthansa Technik secures TCS contract for Air India’s Boeing 777 fleet

Lufthansa Technik has taken over the total component support (TCS) for Air India’s entire Boeing 777 fleet. The multi-year agreement, signed on July 4, in Gurugram, India, encompasses services for a total of 27 aircraft. With this first contract, both companies are laying the foundations for long-term cooperation. Starting in July 2024, Air India will […]

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Turkish Airlines has ordered four 777 Freighters © Boeing

Turkish Airlines adds four 777 Freighters to cargo fleet

Turkish Airlines has ordered four 777 Freighters from Boeing, further strengthening the airline’s position in the global air cargo market. With this order, Turkish Airlines will operate a total of 12 777 Freighters. “This new investment in expanding our cargo fleet underscores our commitment to meeting the growing global demand for air freight services,” said

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H160 helicopter, now flying in the U.S. with PHI Aviation

Airbus delivers first H160 Helicopter in the U.S. to PHI Aviation

Airbus has delivered the first H160 helicopter in the United States to PHI Aviation (PHI), marking the beginning of H160 operations in the country. This delivery is the first of four initial H160 helicopters that PHI will operate for offshore transportation in the Gulf of Mexico. Before commencing commercial operations, the helicopter will undergo a

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After four years of negotiations, pilots of PAL Aerospace have ratified a collective agreement

PAL Aerospace pilots ratify collective agreement after four years of negotiations

PAL Aerospace pilots, represented by the Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA), have successfully ratified their first-ever collective agreement with PAL Aerospace management. Of the 84% of eligible PAL Aerospace pilots who cast ballots, 72% voted in favour of the agreement. The three-year contract introduces improved scheduling measures and working conditions, competitive compensation, stronger job-security

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Airinmar and Airhub Aviation have agreed on a new services contract © AAR

Airinmar secures multi-year agreement with Airhub Aviation

Airinmar, a subsidiary of AAR CORP. and an independent provider of component repair cycle management and aircraft warranty solutions, has signed a new multi-year services agreement with Airhub Aviation. Airhub Aviation, a prominent asset management and fleet support services provider, partners with GetJet Airlines, a Lithuanian-based aircraft, crew, maintenance and insurance provider. Under this agreement,

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American Airlines commits to zero-emission future with ZeroAvia partnership

American Airlines has signed a conditional purchase agreement with clean aviation innovator ZeroAvia for 100 hydrogen-electric engines. These engines are intended to power regional jet aircraft with zero inflight emissions, producing only water vapour. Additionally, American Airlines has increased its investment in ZeroAvia. After initially investing in ZeroAvia in 2022, American has now participated in

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Lufthansa will purchase an initial 41% stake in ITA for €325 million © ITA Airways

Lufthansa gets green light from EU Commission to take stake in ITA

The EU Commission has approved Lufthansa‘s investment in the state-owned Italian airline ITA Airways (ITA). Although the airline is currently performing well, its long-term existence as an independent entity is “highly uncertain” without this transaction. The EU Commission also stated that approval is contingent upon the airlines fulfilling conditions to safeguard competition. After years of

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Archer Midnight during recent test flight © Stellantis

Stellantis invests additional US$55 million in Archer Aviation

Archer Aviation (Archer) has received an additional US$55 million investment from Stellantis, following the achievement of Archer’s transition flight test milestone last month. This latest investment builds on Stellantis’ series of open market purchases of 8.3 million shares of Archer’s stock in March this year. During 2023, Stellantis invested US$110 million in Archer through a

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Air Canada will take delivery of eight 737-8s this year from BOC Aviation © AirTeamImages

Air Canada leases eight new Boeing 737-8s from BOC Aviation

BOC Aviation and Air Canada have signed an agreement for the placement of eight Boeing 737-8 aircraft from BOC Aviation’s orderbook. All eight aircraft, powered by CFM LEAP-1B engines, are scheduled for delivery in 2024. “We are delighted that Canada’s flag carrier, Air Canada, is collaborating with us once again to strengthen its network,” said

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