StandardAero celebrates 1,000th CFM56-7B shop visit

Last month, StandardAero celebrated its 1,000th CFM International CFM56-7B shop visit, supporting a major North American operator of Boeing’s 737 NG passenger jet. StandardAero is an authorised service partner for the CFM56-7B turbofan engine, which it supports through a General Support License Agreement (GSLA). StandardAero launched its CFM56-7B programme in June 2009, when its Winnipeg, […]

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Florian Guillermet, Executive Director of EASA handing over the Type Certificate for the Airbus A321XLR to Isabelle Bloy, Airbus A321XLR Chief Engineer

Airbus A321XLR receives Type Certification from EASA

Aircraft & Engines

The Airbus A321XLR, powered by CFM LEAP-1A engines, has received its Type Certification from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), paving the way for the entry into service of the new aircraft at the end of the summer. The Type Certificate was handed over by Florian Guillermet, Executive Director of EASA, to Isabelle Bloy,

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Saudia Group has ordered 50 firm and 50 optional Lilium Jets © Lilium

Lilium secures major order from Saudia

Aircraft & Engines

Just one day after Lilium announced that the first manned flight of its Lilium Jet has been postponed to 2025, the eVTOL aircraft developer and pioneer in Regional Air Mobility (RAM) was able to secure a major order for 100 Lilium Jets from Saudia Group. The companies have signed a binding sales agreement for 50

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Paule Avomo Assoumou epse Koki, Director General of CCAA.

Vallair and Cameroon CCAA sign MOU for aeronautical training and aircraft maintenance

Other News

Vallair, the multi-disciplinary MRO and mature aircraft asset specialist, and the Cameroon Civil Aviation Authority (CCAA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to cooperate in fields of aeronautical training, aircraft maintenance, aircraft disassembly, and workforce training and development. The agreement identifies the global requirement for qualified airworthiness, maintenance, and teardown personnel, considering the economic

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Setna iO has secured a majority stake in Zulu Global © Shutterstock

AAR posts Q4 fiscal 2024 sales of US$657 million, up 19%

Financial

AAR CORP. has posted fourth-quarter 2024 consolidated sales of US$656.5 million and income from continuing operations of US$9.1 million. For the fourth quarter of the prior year, the company reported sales of US$553.3 million and income from continuing operations of US$23.2 million. Consolidated fourth-quarter sales increased by 19% over the prior year quarter. Consolidated sales

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Cabinair Services has acquired a majority shareholding in AeroKnow SIA © AeroKNow

Cabinair Services expands with acquisition of AeroKnow SIA

Financial

Cabinair Services, a UK-based and well-established service provider specialising in aircraft interior design, refurbishment and repair, has announce the acquisition of a majority shareholding in AeroKnow SIA (AeroKnow), a prominent Latvian-based aviation engineering and design house, with engineers located around the world. This strategic acquisition enhances Cabinair Services’ capabilities by integrating AeroKnow’s expertise in EASA

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Pratt & Whitney and SR Technics induct first GTF engine

MRO & Production

Pratt & Whitney and SR Technics have announced the induction of the first Pratt & Whitney GTF™ engine at the MRO service provider’s Zurich-based facility. SR Technics will provide full disassembly, assembly, and test capability for the PW1100G-JM engine for the Airbus A320neo aircraft family. Pratt & Whitney is committed to expanding GTF MRO capacity

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Trelleborg's new warehouse in Burntwood, UK © Trelleborg

Trelleborg invests in new aerospace warehouse

MRO & Production

Trelleborg is investing in a major new warehouse to optimise its logistics capabilities for global aerospace customers. The new 15,000 ft²/1,394 m² facility in Burntwood, Staffordshire, UK, is scheduled to open in September 2024. It will service the growing market for aerospace sealing solutions, in which Trelleborg has cemented its position as a key player

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Lilium confirms delivery schedule, postpones first manned flight

MRO & Production

Lilium, the electric aircraft manufacturer and pioneer in regional air mobility (RAM), has confirmed its delivery schedule allowing for first customer deliveries in 2026 and provided additional programme details. This confirmation follows a recent programme review that considered the testing and validation requirements needed prior to the first manned flight, now scheduled for early 2025,

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Rob Cattrall has been named Business Development Manager for AJW

Rob Cattrall joins AJW Group

People

AJW Group has appointed Rob Cattrall to the position of Business Development Manager for AJW’s defence and government customers. Cattrall brings over 35 years of aviation experience to the role, including 22 years with the Royal Air Force, where he served as an Aircraft Engineer and Aircraft Maintenance Manager. His career further includes ten years

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StandardAero celebrates 1,000th CFM56-7B shop visit

Airbus A321XLR receives Type Certification from EASA

Lilium secures major order from Saudia

Vallair and Cameroon CCAA sign MOU for aeronautical training and aircraft maintenance

AAR posts Q4 fiscal 2024 sales of US$657 million, up 19%

Cabinair Services expands with acquisition of AeroKnow SIA

Pratt & Whitney and SR Technics induct first GTF engine

Trelleborg invests in new aerospace warehouse

Lilium confirms delivery schedule, postpones first manned flight

Rob Cattrall joins AJW Group

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