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Didier Kayat (l), the newly appointed Chairman of the Board and Oliver Genis (r), who has been appointed Vice President of the Board © Daher Group

Didier Kayat appointed Chairman of Daher Group, Succeeding Patrick Daher

The Board of Directors of Daher Group has appointed Didier Kayat as the new Chairman of the Board, succeeding Patrick Daher, who has held the position since 2016. Kayat will continue to serve as the Group’s Chief Executive Officer. Olivier Genis will assume the role of Vice President of the Board. These leadership changes are […]

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The new collaboration agreement between Rolls-Royce Deutschland and ITP Aero was signed at the ILA Berlin © Rolls-Royce

Rolls-Royce Deutschland and ITP Aero partner on Wingman Engine development

Rolls-Royce Deutschland and ITP Aero have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaborate on the design, development, manufacture and support of a cutting-edge Wingman Engine, aimed at large remote carriers. During the MoU signing ceremony, a mock-up of the Wingman Engine concept was unveiled, showcasing the power and propulsion solution to a wide audience

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The third Airbus A350,named "Kurt Schumacher", has been handed over to the German Air Force © Lufthansa Technik

LHT delivers final A350 government aircraft to German Air Force

Lufthansa Technik (LHT) has handed over the third and final Airbus A350 government aircraft to the German Federal Ministry of Defence’s (BMVg) Special Air Mission Wing. The ceremonial event took place at the ILA Berlin, where Secretary of State for Defence Nils Hilmer officially commissioned the aircraft, designated 10+03, into service. This milestone marks the

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Image of CityAirbus NexGen in Avincis livery © Airbus

Avincis and Airbus partner on advanced air mobility development

Avincis, a well-established European helicopter operator, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Airbus to collaborate on the development of advanced air mobility (AAM). This partnership will explore opportunities for operating electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft throughout Europe. Through the agreement, Avincis and Airbus will focus on defining the concept of operations

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Eve has named suppliers for eVTOL windows, doors and fuselage components © Eve Air Mobility

Eve Air Mobility adds new suppliers for eVTOL aircraft

Eve Air Mobility (Eve) has announced the addition of four new suppliers for its electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. KRD Luftfahrttechnik GmbH (KRD) will provide KASIGLAS® polycarbonate windows, Latecoere will supply the aircraft’s doors, while RALLC and Alltec will both contribute fuselage components. “Eve has assembled a strong list of global and local

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Irene Esteves has been appointed CFO of Spirit AeroSystems

Irene Esteves appointed as Spirit AeroSystems’ new CFO, succeeding Mark Suchinski

Irene Esteves is set to take over the role of Chief Financial Officer at Spirit AeroSystems, stepping into the shoes of Mark Suchinski who has held the position since 2017. Esteves brings a wealth of experience to the role, having held various executive positions in finance and strategy across different industries. Her appointment reflects Spirit

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Collins Aerospace to equip Avianca’s A320neo fleet with wheels and brakes

Avianca opts for Collins Aerospace’s wheels and brakes solutions

Avianca, a prominent Colombian airline, has chosen Collins Aerospace to supply wheels and brakes for its new fleet of 103 A320neo aircraft over the next 15 years. Collins Aerospace currently equips Avianca’s fleet of A320ceo and A320neo aircraft with wheels and brakes. The brakes feature DURACARB® carbon friction material, offering a longer brake life compared

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EFW will establish a state-of-the-art manufacturing line for Airspace L Bins by the end of the yea

EFW to launch manufacturing line for Airspace L Bins

Elbe Flugzeugwerke GmbH (EFW), the centre of competence for Airbus aircraft conversions (P2F) and lightweight components and cabin systems, is set to establish a state-of-the-art manufacturing line for Airspace L Bins by the end of the year. These new upsized overhead bins are designed for Airbus’ single-aisle aircraft. EFW was chosen by Airbus to manufacture

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Ground-breaking ceremony of Hangar 3 at Pensacola International Airport

ST Engineering begins hangar construction at Pensacola Airport

ST Engineering has commenced construction of its third aircraft maintenance hangar at Pensacola International Airport on June 4, marking a significant milestone in its growth and expansion plans in Pensacola. The new 167,000 ft² state-of-the-art hangar will feature two bays capable of servicing wide-body aircraft and is projected to contribute an additional 500,000 man-hours annually

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