Storm Aviation will perform maintenance services for Norse’s B787 fleet

Storm Aviation and Norse Atlantic sign new five-year contract

Storm Aviation, part of FL Technics, has signed a five-year line maintenance contract with Norse Atlantic (Norse) to perform maintenance services at London-Gatwick Airport. The newly signed agreement sees Storm Aviation perform line maintenance services on Norse’s B787 fleet of Trent 1000-powered aircraft. Storm Aviation is a leading international line maintenance, base maintenance and training […]

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New Airbus Wing Technology Development Centre (WTDC) opens at Filton, UK

MRO & Production

Airbus has opened a new Wing Technology Development Centre (WTDC) at its Filton, UK site to build and test demonstrators for a range of programmes and research projects. This will help speed up the design, build and testing of wings for next generation aircraft, by using the latest technology and world-leading demonstrators to further improve

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IATA data reveals weak global air cargo market in May 2023

Other News

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released its latest data on global air cargo markets for May 2023, revealing unfavourable market conditions. In May 2023, global demand for air cargo, measured in cargo tonne-kilometres (CTKs), declined by 5.2% compared to the same period in 2022. International operations experienced an even larger drop of 6.0%.

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The order for fifty Jekta PHA-ZE 100 electrically powered amphibious aircraft will boost amphibious aircraft operations across India

Jekta confirms order for 50 PHA-ZE 100 aircraft

Aircraft & Engines

Jekta, the Switzerland-based PHA-ZE 100 amphibious aircraft manufacturer, has signed an order for fifty of its electrically powered regional amphibious aircraft. Indian seaplane operator Maritime Energy Heli Air Services (MEHAIR) has inked a deal with deposits agreed for ten firm orders and options for 40 more. With the agreement confirmed, MEHAIR will be the first

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EFW redelivers seventh NH90 transport helicopter for Bundeswehr

Military & Defense

Elbe Flugzeugwerke GmbH (EFW) has recently delivered the seventh NH90 helicopter completed since the start of the maintenance programme for these Bundeswehr transport helicopters in Dresden. EFW is carrying out the maintenance work as a subcontractor of Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH (AHD) and is one of the first to be approved as a military maintenance

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Leeds East Airport opens brand new FBO

Airports

Leeds East Airport is set to open its doors, unveiling a cutting-edge FBO that rivals international standards. This new facility features a VIP lounge and top-notch amenities, ensuring an unparalleled experience for its esteemed clientele. The CAA has granted approval for the RNP (GNSS) Instrument Approach, effective from August 10, further enhancing flight safety. This

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Emirates will operate its three-class Boeing 777-300ER on route to Montréal

Emirates takes off to Montréal

Airlines & Routes

Emirates has taken off to Montréal, marking the airline’s first passenger flight to Québec’s culture capital, its second gateway in Canada. The new daily service to Montréal complements Emirates’ seven weekly services to Toronto and takes the airline’s North American network to 14 destinations and a total of 18 across the Americas. The service will

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Daher has completed the acquisition of AAA © Daher

Daher acquires France’s AAA – takes on worldwide leadership role in aerospace sector

Financial

French industrial conglomerate Daher has announced the closing of its acquisition of fellow French enterprise Assistance Aéronautique et Aérospatiale (AAA). Both highly ranked in their individual fields of industrial services for civil and defense aerospace, the merger will see Daher become better able to respond to the sector’s needs in the context of sharp increases

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Airbus A400 MRO faciltiy in Manching, Germany

Airbus secures contract renewal for German Air Force’s A400M In-Service Support

Military & Defense

The Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology, and In-Service Support (BAAINBw) in Koblenz, Germany, has awarded Airbus a contract renewal for the German Air Force’s A400M In-Service Support. The new contract extends the existing agreement, which has been in effect since December 2014, for a period of 7.5 years. This contract extension demonstrates the

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IATA projects Hong Kong aviation recovery by end of 2024

Other News

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has revised its forecast for Hong Kong’s aviation recovery, now projecting a return to pre-crisis levels by the end of 2024. This positive development aligns Hong Kong’s recovery timeline with the anticipated faster recovery in the broader Asia-Pacific region. IATA commends the Hong Kong government for its efforts to

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