The partnership between Lilium and Atlantic Aviation aims to establish a planned network to support operators of the Lilium Jet  © Lilium

Lilium and Atlantic Aviation sign MoU to electrify existing airport infrastructure

Lilium and Atlantic Aviation, a fixed-based operation (FBO) and aviation services provider, have signed an MoU to prepare Atlantic’s network of more than 100 FBOs for the Lilium Jet’s upcoming regional air mobility service launch in the United States.  This strategic partnership will work to ensure seamless compatibility between the Lilium Jet and Atlantic’s network of […]

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WLFC posts record financial results for 2023

Financial, Top Stories

Willis Lease Finance Corporation (WLFC) has posted annual total revenues of US$418.6 million and pre-tax income of US$67.1 million. Lease rent revenue increased by US$50.6 million, or 31.1%, to US$213.1 million in 2023, compared to US$162.6 million in 2022, primarily reflecting an increase in the number of engines acquired and placed on lease, including growth

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The Embraer E195-E2 and E190-ES aircraft have received ETOPS-120 approval © Embraer

Embraer achieves ETOPS-120 approval for E190-E2 and E195-E2 jets

Aircraft & Engines

Embraer has secured 120-minute extended twin-engine operations (ETOPS-120) approval for the E190-E2 and E195-E2 jets from Brazil’s Civil Aviation Authority ANAC (Agência Nacional de Aviação Civil), FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) and EASA (European Union Aviation Safety Agency). This milestone paves the way for E2 operators to conduct direct non-limiting routes over water and other remote

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The Global 7500 business jet with the new livery © GA-ATS

GA-ATS completes new paint job for Global 7500 business jet

MRO & Production

German aircraft manufacturer General Atomics AeroTec Systems (GA-ATS) has carried out a completely new paint job for a Global 7500 Business Jet at the VIP Paint+ Shop on its factory premises in Oberpfaffenhofen. The aircraft, which was newly built by Bombardier, received a completely new livery at the EDMO Munich-Oberpfaffenhofen airport. It was delivered with

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BOC Aviation reports final results for year ended December 31, 2023

Financial

In the fiscal year ending on December 31, 2023, BOC Aviation‘s (BOC) financial performance demonstrated significant growth and resilience. Total revenues and other income experienced a notable 7% increase year-on-year, reaching US$2.5 billion. A remarkable net profit after tax of US$764 million was achieved, a substantial rise from US$20 million in 2022. Core net profit

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A350F in future livery design as revealed at Paris Le Bourget © Airbus

Airbus establishes OpenCargoLab in collaboration with airfreight industry leaders

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Airbus has launched the OpenCargoLab, a collaborative initiative with leading partners from the airline, logistics and handling sectors, focusing on the entire airfreight ecosystem. The collaboration involves a team of experts from CHAMP Cargosystems, Fraport, KLM Cargo, Kuehne+Nagel and Swissport. Together, the partners will work to drive digital, resource-saving concepts, contributing to more resilient and

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Embraer and ST Engineering signed the MOU at this year's Singapore Airshow

Embraer Defense & Security and ST Engineering to boost cooperation

Military & Defense

Embraer Defense & Security and ST Engineering have announced that they will jointly explore alternatives for future collaboration in key identified areas such as engineering, maintenance and support service activities for the C-390 Millennium multi-mission transport aircraft in the Asia Pacific region. In addition, both companies will cooperate on products and services including radars and

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CAMP has agreed to acquire Avinode Group and Aviation FBO software products from World Kinect Corporation © Shutterstock

CAMP Systems International to acquire portfolio of aviation software businesses

Financial

CAMP Systems International (CAMP), a unit of Hearst, has agreed to acquire a portfolio of aviation software businesses from Miami-based World Kinect Corporation. The businesses include the Avinode Group, an air charter sourcing platform and World Kinect’s portfolio of aviation software serving fixed-base operator’s (FBO), delivering a range of aeronautical services such as fuelling, hangaring,

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Two Cessna Grand Caravan EX aircraft will be equipped to ensure the border sovereignty of the country of Djibouti © Textron Aviation

Textron receives order for two Cessna Grand Caravan EX turboprop aircraft

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Textron Aviation has been awarded a contract by the U.S. Army Contracting Command, Redstone Arsenal, AL, for two Cessna Grand Caravan EX turboprop aircraft. The aircraft will be owned and operated by the Djiboutian Air Force (DAF). This acquisition is the third delivery order under a recently established indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract that allows up to

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Archer’s goal is to transform urban travel, replacing 60–90-minute commutes by car with estimated 10-30 minute electric air taxi flights © Archer

Archer and Falcon Aviation to jointly develop vertiport network

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Archer Aviation has released that Falcon Aviation, a prominent aviation services operator in the UAE, has been selected as its vertiport infrastructure partner for critical locations in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. This collaboration marks a significant step towards launching Archer’s Midnight flying car with Falcon Aviation in the UAE and across the MENA region as

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