AerCap inks deal with Turkish Airlines for new aircraft and lease extensions

AerCap has successfully secured an agreement with Turkish Airlines for a significant fleet expansion. The deal encompasses the lease of three new Boeing 787-9 aircraft, an additional 25 new MAX-8 aircraft and extensions for six used Airbus A330-200 aircraft. The newly acquired aircraft are set to be delivered between 2024 and 2026. Aengus Kelly, Chief […]

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UK Starling Aerospace expands capability with biggest investment in 20 years

MRO & Production

In response to significant growth in demand from private and commercial customers for bespoke aircraft interior refurbishment projects, Starling Aerospace has extended its design and manufacturing capability, thanks to a six-figure investment. The aircraft interiors specialist, located between London Heathrow and Gatwick Airports, has become the first and only UK aerospace company to operate a

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Etihad signs codeshare deal with SAS

Airlines & Routes

Etihad Airways and Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) have signed a strategic codeshare agreement, so customers of both airlines will enjoy enhanced connectivity to destinations across each other’s networks. Arik De, Etihad’s Chief Revenue Officer said: “Our strategic bilateral agreement with SAS, coming after the start of our flights to Copenhagen, allows more seamless travel for our

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Hahn Air becomes European launch customer for Citation CJ3 Gen2

Aircraft & Engines

Hahn Air has entered into a purchase agreement to be the European launch customer for the just-announced Cessna Citation CJ3 Gen2. The deal, inked during the National Business Aviation Association – Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE) event at Las Vegas, also includes a new Cessna Citation Latitude. Both aircraft are expected to deliver in 2026. The

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Senate confirms Michael Whitaker as new FAA leader

People

In a pivotal move on Tuesday, October 24, the Senate officially confirmed Michael Whitaker as the new leader of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), marking the end of an 18-month vacancy that coincided with turbulent times for the aviation industry, raising concerns about safety amid airline and air traffic controller strains. FAA administrators are confirmed

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Akbar Al Baker will resign as CEO of Qatar Airways on November 5, 2023

Qatar Airways’ long-time CEO Akbar Al Baker steps down

People, Top Stories

Akbar Al Baker, who has been at the helm of Qatar Airways since 1997, is set to resign from his position as the airline’s Chief Executive on November 5, 2023. This unexpected development marks the end of one of the longest-serving leadership tenures in the aviation world. The reasons for Al Baker’s departure were not

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LHT to supply spare parts for Hawaiian Airlines’ Airbus fleet

MRO & Production

Lufthansa Technik (LHT) and Hawaiian Airlines have signed a comprehensive total component support (TCS) contract covering the Honolulu-based airline’s entire Airbus A330ceo and A321neo fleets. In total, the new agreement encompasses parts pooling support for up to 52 aircraft over the next seven years. It moreover gives Hawaiian Airlines the flexible option to further extend

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Official contract signing between Safran and Turkish Technic

Safran and Turkish Technic ink exclusive five-year maintenance agreement

MRO & Production, Top Stories

Safran and Turkish Technic have entered into an exclusive five-year maintenance agreement to service APU generators, engine harnesses, and ventilation systems equipment. This comprehensive contract will encompass over 500 Airbus A320 and A330 aircraft. Under this exclusive arrangement, Safran Electrical & Power will handle the repair and maintenance of APU generators and engine harnesses, while

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Bombardier Defense delivers seventh Global 6000 jet to U.S. Air Force BACN programme

Military & Defense

Bombardier Defense has recently delivered the seventh Global 6000 jet to the U.S. Air Force (USAF) Battlefield Airborne Communications Node (BACN) programme at the company’s Hartford Service Centre, in Connecticut. The BACN aircraft is a specialised communications platform, known in the USAF as the E-11A, that is part of a previously announced multi-year contract representing a

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Finnair will renew the cabins of its Embraer fleet in the coming years

Finnair to update Embraer fleet with new interior

MRO & Production

Finnair will renew the cabins of its Embraer aircraft in the coming years to give the Embraer fleet a fresh and inviting interior with familiar elements from the previously re-designed Finnair long-haul aircraft cabins. “We want to improve travel comfort and provide our customers with a high-quality travel experience across our route network”, says Ole

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AerCap inks deal with Turkish Airlines for new aircraft and lease extensions

UK Starling Aerospace expands capability with biggest investment in 20 years

Etihad signs codeshare deal with SAS

Hahn Air becomes European launch customer for Citation CJ3 Gen2

Senate confirms Michael Whitaker as new FAA leader

Qatar Airways’ long-time CEO Akbar Al Baker steps down

LHT to supply spare parts for Hawaiian Airlines’ Airbus fleet

Safran and Turkish Technic ink exclusive five-year maintenance agreement

Bombardier Defense delivers seventh Global 6000 jet to U.S. Air Force BACN programme

Finnair to update Embraer fleet with new interior

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