Volaris has taken delivery of the first of two A321-271NX aircraf

SMBC Aviation Capital delivers Airbus A321NX to Volaris

SMBC Aviation Capital has announced the delivery of one Airbus A321-271NX aircraft (MSN 11646) equipped with two PW1133G-JM engines to Mexican low-cost airline Volaris. The carrier is based in Santa Fe, Álvaro Obregón, Mexico City with bases in Cancún, Culiacán, Guadalajara, León/Del Bajío, Mexicali, Mexico City, Monterrey, and Tijuana. The aircraft and associated engines were […]

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GKN Aerospace Malaysia signs SAF agreement with DHL Express

Other News

GKN Aerospace in Malaysia has signed an agreement with DHL Express to enable the use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) through DHL’s GoGreen Plus service.The partnership is set to cut the carbon emissions of international shipments by 30% for GKN Aerospace’s engine repair facility in Johor. Launched this year, DHL Express’s GoGreen Plus allows customers

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$Vivajets has outlined a guide on fractional aircraft ownership$

Vivajets unveils fractional aircraft ownership service

Airlines & Routes

Innovative Nigerian business aviation company, Vivajets, has rolled out a set of innovative product offerings at an international conference held by the company in Lagos. The organisation also released a guide on fractional aircraft ownership, a specialised service that enables customers to become part owners of an aircraft. As Africa evolves through an increase in

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StandardAero Maryville delivers 7,500th AE-family engine

Aircraft & Engines

StandardAero has delivered the 7,500th Rolls-Royce AE-family engine from the company’s MRO facility in Maryville, TN. The AE common-core family includes the AE 2100 turboprop, AE 3007 turbofan and AE 1107 turboshaft engines. StandardAero is a Rolls-Royce-authorised maintenance centre (AMC) for all three powerplants. Since inducting its first AE 3007 turbofan in 1997, the Maryville facility

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The first KC-390 Millenium aircraft has entered into service with the Portuguese Air Force

First KC-390 Millennium in NATO configuration enters into service with Portuguese Air Force

Military & Defense

The first KC-390 Millennium of the Portuguese Air Force (FAP) has entered into service at the Beja Air Base. The aircraft meets the requirements set by the National Aeronautical Authority (AAN) of Portugal and includes standard NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) equipment already integrated into the aircraft. This integration results from an extensive flight tests

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Fraport USA has won Centre Management Concessions at IAD and DCA airports

Fraport USA secures centre management contracts for DCA and IAD

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Fraport USA, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Fraport AG, has prevailed in the bid for centre management concessions at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). The ten-year contract was successfully negotiated with the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA), the agency responsible for airport operations and is scheduled to take effect

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Frontier promotes James G. Dempsey to President

People

Frontier Airline, a subsidiary of Frontier Group Holdings has promoted James G. Dempsey to President, and Mark C. Mitchell to Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO), both reporting to CEO Barry Biffle. In his new role, Dempsey will oversee the Commercial, Customer Care (which includes contact centres and customer relations) and Operations Research,

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African Development Bank grants US$23 million to Rwanda’s new Aviation Centre of Excellence

Financial, Top Stories

The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group has approved a US$23.6 million (£19.3 million) loan for the construction and equipment of a new aviation training facility in the Rwandan capital, Kigali. The proposed Centre of Excellence for Aviation Skills (CEAS), including an aircraft hangar, will partner with higher learning institutions to produce

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REVIMA has received regulatory approval to enhance its landing gear repair capabilities at its Yainville (France) site

REVIMA extends MRO landing gear repair capabilities at Yainville site

MRO & Production

REVIMA has received regulatory approval to enhance its landing gear repair capabilities at its Yainville (France) site, where its Material Solutions division, also known as Normandy Aero Spares, operates. The new repair facility in Yainville has been established to meet global industry standards, perfectly aligning with REVIMA’s commitment to delivering top-quality workmanship. This extended capability

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Alaska Airlines posts net income of US$139 million for third quarter 2023

Financial

In the third quarter of 2023, Alaska Airlines (Alaska) has reported net income of US$139 million under Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). This marks a significant increase compared to the US$40 million net income recorded in the third quarter of 2022. When special items and mark-to-market fuel hedge accounting adjustments are excluded, the reported net

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