Virgin Australia has increased its pipeline of new Boeing MAX-family aircraft, with six more MAX-8s scheduled for delivery in the second half of 2024, bringing the airline’s total number of MAX-8s to 14 and total planned latest-generation aircraft to 39. The new MAX-8 aircraft will reduce emissions by at least 15% per flight compared to […]
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Dublin Airport is said to be rejecting requests from airlines seeking to increase flight frequencies to Ireland, including charter flights for major sporting events in 2024, due to nearing its annual passenger cap of 32 million. The Dublin Airport Authority (DAA) stated that it is awaiting approval to raise the passenger cap, initially set over
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AerSale (ASLE)® Corporation has released that Robert Nichols will be retiring from his role as Vice Chairman and President of Asset Management after fifteen years with AerSale and many years of distinguished service within the aviation industry. Nichols’ retirement will take effect on December 31, 202. Nichols helped establish AerSale in 2008 and during his fifteen
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Air Lease Corporation (ALC) has announced the delivery of the first of 25 new Boeing 737-8 aircraft to Malaysia Airlines Berhad (MAB), from the company’s order book with Boeing. Featuring CFM LEAP 1B-27 engines, this new Boeing aircraft is the first Boeing 737-8 addition to Malaysia Airlines’ fleet. “We are thrilled to announce ALC’s first
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Turkish Technic, a provider of aircraft and component maintenance, repair and overhaul services, has signed an eight-year agreement with global manufacturer Woodward, establishing the MRO as a licensed asset management provider (LAMP). Through this agreement, Turkish Technic will operate as a part of Woodward’s global LAMP network, providing component support for LEAP-1A/-1B engine operators. As
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The fifth EMB 145 AEW&C aircraft, upgraded and designated as E-99M, has been delivered by Embraer to the Brazilian Air Force (FAB). The aircraft has been updated to perform Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) functions, as well as participate in intelligence, surveillance and airborne reconnaissance missions. Developed utilising the platform established by the successful
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Textron Aviation has signed an agreement with BAA Training for the purchase of 48 Cessna Skyhawk aircraft, expected to be delivered in 2026. The deal, inked at the Dubai Airshow, substantially expands BAA Training’s existing fleet, offering increased capacity for students, streamlining the flight training process and ensuring an overall enhanced student experience. “For over six decades, the Cessna Skyhawk
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Airlines at Heathrow Airport are anticipated to use record amounts of SAF next year as the airport extends its carbon-cutting scheme for a third year. In 2024, £71 million will be available to airlines through the incentive, targeting up to 2.5% of aviation fuel used at Heathrow to be SAF and if achieved, amounting to
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Emirates has become the inaugural airline globally to conduct an A380 demonstration flight powered entirely by 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Commanded by Captain Khalid Binsultan and Captain Philippe Lombet, the flight took off from Dubai International Airport (DXB) with one of its four engines exclusively fuelled by SAF. This milestone highlights SAF’s potential as
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West Star Aviation’s Chattanooga (CHA) facility has successfully installed a Collins Pro Line Fusion integrated avionics system and the Cabin Management Solutions Evolve CMS in a Challenger 604 for the first time at this location. The Challenger was at (CHA) for a 48-month airframe inspection, and the customer opted to have the avionics and cabin
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