Heike Tamm

Overture © Boom Supersonic

Boom Supersonic selects Honeywell’s Anthem integrated flight deck

Boom Supersonic, the company building the world’s fastest airliner, has selected the Honeywell Anthem integrated flight deck for its Overture aircraft. As part of the agreement between the two companies, Honeywell’s next-generation flight deck and its modular avionics platform will be incorporated into Overture. The Honeywell Anthem flight deck will be tailored for Overture’s specific mission requirements, […]

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Orix Aviation secures inaugural credit facility with Bank of China Dublin Branch

Orix Aviation, a 100% subsidiary of ORIX Corporation of Japan, has released the successful closing of an inaugural Revolving Credit Facility with Bank of China Dublin Branch. This strategic financing initiative reflects the company’s commitment to continue the expansion of its funding base. Marie-Louise Kelly, Chief Financial Officer, ORIX Aviation commented: “We are delighted to

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Rendering of Azul's newly ordered Airbus A330-900 © Airbus

Azul discloses firm order for four additional A330-900s

Azul Linhas Aereas (Azul) has disclosed a firm order for four additional Airbus A330-900 aircraft from a purchase agreement signed in June 2023. With these aircraft, the airline will expand its fleet and international route offering. The A330neo is Airbus’ latest wide-body aircraft. Powered by latest-generation Rolls-Royce Trent 7000 engines, the A330-900 is capable of

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Düsseldorf Airport

BARIG welcomes Düsseldorf Airport as key partner for industry collaboration

BARIG (Board of Airline Representatives in Germany) continues to foster dialogue and extensive collaboration with system partners in the aviation sector, aiming to collectively tackle industry challenges. The association of airlines operating in Germany has announced Düsseldorf Airport as its latest partner, expanding BARIG’s network beyond Munich and Stuttgart. Michael Hoppe, BARIG Chairman and Executive

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Turkish Airlines has ordered an additional 220 Airbus aircraft

Turkish Airlines expands fleet with landmark order for 220 Airbus aircraft

Turkish Airlines, Türkiye’s national carrier, is set to significantly expand its fleet with a substantial order of 220 Airbus aircraft. This order comprises 150 popular Airbus A321s and 70 of the highly modern and efficient A350 wide-body aircraft, including 50 A350-900s, 15 A350-1000s, and five A350F freighters. This comes on the heels of two previous

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Christopher T. Calio

Christopher T. Calio appointed as CEO to succeed Gregory J. Hayes at RTX

In a planned leadership transition, RTX has announced that President and Chief Operating Officer (COO) Christopher T. Calio will succeed Gregory J. Hayes as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at the 2024 RTX annual shareowners meeting scheduled for May 2, 2024. Hayes will continue to serve as Executive Chairman of RTX. Calio has also been appointed to the company’s Board of

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The State of Tech Ops - Tulsa receives US$22 million from the Oklahoma Business Expansion Incentive Program

American awarded US$22 million from State of Oklahoma for Tech Ops – Tulsa

American Airlines (American) has been awarded US$22 million from the State of Oklahoma’s Business Expansion Incentive Program. The funds, to be received over the course of three years, will be used to further grow and improve the airline’s maintenance base and engine repair and overhaul facility in Tulsa, Oklahoma (Tech Ops – Tulsa). With this

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The German Bundeswehr has ordered up to 82 multi-role H145M helicopters (62 firm orders plus 20 options)

German Bundeswehr secures 82 H145M multi-role helicopters from Airbus

The German Bundeswehr and Airbus Helicopters have inked a contract for the acquisition of up to 82 multi-role H145M helicopters, comprising 62 firm orders and an additional 20 options. Marking the largest-ever order for the H145M, this transaction is also a milestone for the HForce weapon management system. The comprehensive deal encompasses seven years of

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