Heston MRO Europe rebrands to Heston Materials

Heston MRO Europe, an emerging EU-based aviation components and materials supply organisation, has rebranded to Heston Materials. Following the initial establishment two years ago by Heston Aviation Group, Heston MRO Europe has since developed into a mid-size independent components and materials supplier, substantially outpacing the growth of recovering post-COVID aviation markets. The company has established […]

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GA Telesis promotes Avinash Singh to VP Sales – Asia & Middle East

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GA Telesis LLC (GAT) has released that Avinash Singh has been promoted to Vice President of Sales – Asia & Middle East within the GA Telesis Engine Services Group (GATES). Singh’s successful track record, deep understanding of the industry and passion for growth, makes him the ideal leader to spearhead GAT’s growth initiatives in these

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Fuselage assembly will commence at Aciturri’s state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Spain

Lilium takes huge step closer to type-certification for its eVTOL jet

MRO & Production

Lilium Air Mobility (Lilium), producer of the first-ever all-electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) jet has announced it has begun work on the assembly of the first of seven fuselages for the seven eVTOL jets that will be used to obtain Lilium Jet type-certification. It is anticipated that the first manned flight for the aircraft

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Mc Cauley's newest C780 propeller for the Beechcraft King Air B300 series

McCauley’s newest Beechcraft King Air B300 propeller enters service

Aircraft & Engines

McCauley Propeller Systems has reported the first delivery and entry into service of its newest C780 propeller for the Beechcraft King Air B300 series, following its successful installation at Textron Aviation’s Tampa Service Centre. The new propeller, which features four aluminium swept blades and a 105-inch diameter, achieved Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) type certification in July

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The Airspace L Bins will provide a 60% increase in cabin luggage storage space

Lufthansa to retrofit A320s with ‘Airspace L Bins’

MRO & Production

Elbe Flugzeugwerke GmbH (EFW), the leading centre of expertise for Airbus Aircraft Conversions (P2F), as well as lightweight components and cabin systems such as the innovative ‘Airspace L Bins,’ has announced that Lufthansa has become the inaugural Airbus customer to adopt the L Bins. Starting in early 2025, Lufthansa will undergo the retrofitting of 38

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Guillaume Halleux has been named Chief Commercial Officer for Swissport

Guillaume Halleux joins Swissport as CCO

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Guillaume Halleux joins Swissport International AG from Qatar Airways as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) and member of the executive leadership team. He will execute Swissport’s commercial agenda in developing existing and building new client relationships and drive the acquisition of new business. Halleux brings over 25 years of experience and joins Swissport from Qatar Airways

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Maldivian has signed a firm order for two new ATR 42-600s

Maldivian opts for further ATR 42-600 aircraft

Aircraft & Engines

Maldivian, the national airline of the Maldives and aircraft manufacturer ATR have signed a firm order for two ATR 42-600 aircraft. These highly efficient new aircraft will join the airline’s existing regional fleet, including two ATR 72-600s and one ATR 42-600, to replace older-generation turboprops. With these modern aircraft, powered by extra efficient PW127XT engines

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Embraer and FlightSafety International have opened a new Praetor full-flight simulator in Orlando, Florida

Embraer and FlightSafety open new Praetor full-flight simulator

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Embraer and FlightSafety International have opened a new Praetor full-flight simulator in Orlando, Florida. The simulator is already qualified by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Initial training for customers is available this month with the recurrent training scheduled to start in October. Both companies also announced the launch of the fourth Praetor simulator, which will

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HiSKy has leased its first wide-body aicraft from ALC

Air Lease Corporation places one A330-200 aircraft with HiSky

Aircraft & Engines

Air Lease Corporation (ALC) has announced a long-term lease placement for one Airbus A330-200 aircraft with HiSky. Scheduled to deliver to the European carrier in 2023, this A330-200 aircraft joins one A319-100, four A320-200s and two A321-200neo LR aircraft currently on lease to HiSky from ALC. “Over the past two years, we’ve experienced consistent growth

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Major investment sees ZeroAvia take next step towards hydrogen-electric engine certification

Financial

ZeroAvia has announced a major investment boost that will see the manufacturer of hydrogen-electric propulsion systems move one step closer to obtaining the necessary certification for its first hydrogen-electric engine. This latest round of investment has included Airbus, Barclays Sustainable Impact Capital and NEOM as co-leaders, with Breakthrough Energy Ventures, Horizons Ventures, Alaska Airlines, Ecosystem

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Heston MRO Europe rebrands to Heston Materials

GA Telesis promotes Avinash Singh to VP Sales – Asia & Middle East

Lilium takes huge step closer to type-certification for its eVTOL jet

McCauley’s newest Beechcraft King Air B300 propeller enters service

Lufthansa to retrofit A320s with ‘Airspace L Bins’

Guillaume Halleux joins Swissport as CCO

Maldivian opts for further ATR 42-600 aircraft

Embraer and FlightSafety open new Praetor full-flight simulator

Air Lease Corporation places one A330-200 aircraft with HiSky

Major investment sees ZeroAvia take next step towards hydrogen-electric engine certification

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