Heike Tamm

Integrated aerostructure and engine MRO services on site at Vallair align teardowns with repairs for maximum USM value creation © Vallair

Vallair completes advanced aerostructure repair facility in Châteauroux, France

MRO & Production

Vallair, a seasoned aircraft MRO specialist, has finalised the construction of its fully integrated aerostructure repair, engine teardown, and component repair facility in Châteauroux, France. This consolidation of capabilities not only enhances efficiency but also offers airlines and lessors a cost-effective solution to prolong the lifecycle of large components that might otherwise be discarded due […]

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First flight of the E190F © Embraer

E190F, Embraer’s first E-Freighter conversion, takes off on maiden flight

Aircraft & Engines

The inaugural flight of the E190F, the first E-Freighter conversion from passenger transport to cargo aircraft, marked a milestone as it soared through the skies above São José dos Campos, Brazil on April 5. Conducted by the Embraer team, the flight lasted approximately two hours, during which the E-Freighter underwent comprehensive evaluations. Further testing is

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Greece is one step closer in procuring 35 Sikorsky-built Black Hawks following the signing of a letter of acceptance (LOA)

Greece commits to procuring 35 UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters

Military & Defense

The Government of Greece has formalised its intention to acquire 35 UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters manufactured by Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, through a Foreign Military Sale agreement with the U.S. government. Paul Lemmo, President of Sikorsky, highlighted the significance of this decision, stating, “The latest generation UH-60M Black Hawk will bolster the Hellenic Ministry

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CFM56-7B engine

StandardAero’s DFW centre boosts CFM56-7B engine support, expands services

MRO & Production

StandardAero’s Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) hub, situated at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, TX, is intensifying its backing for the CFM International turbofan engine, marking a milestone with its inaugural customer engine shop visit earlier this spring. Since its inauguration last year, the DFW-based CFM56-7B service centre has welcomed over a dozen engines for diverse work scopes,

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Avolon and Cebu Pacific have finalised an agreement for the sale and leaseback of four Airbus A330neo aircraft © Avolon

Avolon, Cebu Pacific sign sale and leaseback deal for A330neos

Aircraft & Engines

Aviation finance powerhouse Avolon has finalised an agreement with Cebu Pacific, the renowned low-cost carrier from the Philippines, for the sale and leaseback of four brand-new Airbus A330neo aircraft. The delivery schedule spans from late 2024 to 2026, with the first aircraft set for arrival later this year. These cutting-edge aircraft will play a pivotal

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Yasuyuki Kusakari

Yasuyuki Kusakari appointed as Chairman of Jackson Square Aviation (JSA)

People

Jackson Square Aviation (JSA) has announced the appointment of Yasuyuki Kusakari as the new Chairman of the aircraft leasing company, effective April 1, 2024. Kusakari will succeed Osamu Muramoto, who has served as Chairman of JSA since June 1, 2019. Muramoto, currently the Managing Executive Officer and Head of Aviation Business Division at Mitsubishi HC

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IATA revealed that international passenger demand experienced a substantial 26.3% growth in February 2024 © Shutterstock

IATA report reveals February 2024 global passenger trends

Traffic

The latest data released by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) unveils key insights into global passenger demand for February 2024: Total Demand: Revenue passenger kilometres (RPKs) surged by 21.5% compared to February 2023, while available seat kilometres (ASK) increased by 18.7% year-on-year. The load factor for February reached 80.6%, marking a 1.9 percentage points

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AerCap

AerCap’s first quarter 2024: leases, purchases, sales and more

Aircraft & Engines

AerCap Holdings has provided an extensive overview of its business activities during the initial quarter of 2024. Throughout this period, the company has been actively involved in various significant transactions across its diverse portfolio. The company inked a total of 82 lease agreements, encompassing a wide array of aviation assets. These agreements included leases for

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AAR has signed a multi-year commercial distribution agreement with TRIUMPH © AAR

AAR and TRIUMPH forge exclusive distribution deal

MRO & Production

AAR Corp. and TRIUMPH have inked an exclusive, multi-year commercial distribution agreement, set to commence in January 2026. Under this partnership, AAR will be the sole distributor of TRIUMPH’s extensive commercial actuation product line, featuring over 100 top-level assemblies and their subcomponents for Boeing and Airbus commercial platforms. Leveraging its global distribution network, AAR will

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