Heike Tamm

Vallair has sold one CFM56-5B engine to Setna iO

Vallair sells CFM56-5B3/P engine to Setna iO

Vallair, the expert in mature asset management, has successfully concluded the sale of a CFM56-5B3/P engine (ESN 779525) to Setna iO, a global leader in aftermarket aircraft and engine components. This engine will undergo immediate teardown and part-out, contributing to Setna iO’s inventory of readily available materials. The collaboration between Setna iO and Vallair has […]

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LOT Polish Airlines

LOT Polish Airlines unveils bold future expansion plans

LOT Polish Airlines is gearing up for remarkable growth. The airline is committed to enhancing its fleet, expanding its destination offerings and achieving ambitious environmental and social objectives, all while building upon its impressive financial success. For almost a century, LOT Polish Airlines has stood as a steadfast travel partner, offering reliability and importance to

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Boeing, United Airlines and NASA test SAF benefits

In a collaboration to strengthen sustainability in aviation, Boeing is partnering with NASA and United Airlines for in-flight testing to measure how sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) affects contrails and non-carbon emissions, in addition to reducing the fuel’s life cycle climate impact. Boeing’s second ecoDemonstrator Explorer, a 737-10 destined for United Airlines, will fly with 100% SAF

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A U.S. Navy MH-60R helicopter

Lockheed Martin to produce MH-60R SEAHAWK for Spanish Navy

Lockheed Martin has received a contract from the U.S. Navy to produce eight Sikorsky MH-60R SEAHAWK helicopters for the Spanish Navy (Armada). Designed, built and integrated with advanced missions systems and sensors for anti-submarine and anti-surface warfare, the future Armada MH-60R aircraft will significantly upgrade and broaden the range of maritime capabilities currently performed by its

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Phenom 300E auto-throttle

Embraer unveils auto-throttle upgrade for Phenom 300E

Embraer has unveiled a new feature to the Phenom 300E aircraft – an advanced auto-throttle, set to revolutionise the cockpit for single pilots. The aircraft, already known for its highly advanced prodigy-touch based on Garmin G3000, will now offer even more in terms of operational capabilities. This innovative auto-throttle system brings automation and intuitiveness to

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Delta lowers profit forecast due to high fuel costs

Delta Air Lines has exceeded its quarterly earnings expectations, but concerns about higher fuel expenses has led to a revision in its full-year profit outlook. The Atlanta-based carrier’s earnings report coincides with indications of weakening domestic travel demand, raising questions about whether consumers are scaling back travel expenditures due to dwindling household savings, the resumption

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TruPrint 3000 with control unit

Airbus Helicopters to use 3-D printers from TRUMPF to manufacture components

Airbus Helicopters will use 3-D printers from the high-tech company TRUMPF to manufacture components for its helicopters and for aircraft from the parent company Airbus. Airbus Helicopters is expanding its additive manufacturing capabilities with a new 3-D printing centre in Donauwörth, Germany. TRUMPF is supplying the machines for metal 3-D printing. “With innovative manufacturing processes,

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ATR will discontinue development of the ATR 42-600S (STOL) variant

ATR reaches key milestone for STOL programme 

On the occasion of the European Regions Airline Association General Assembly, Pratt & Whitney Canada and ATR have announced the certification of the PW127XT-L engine by Transport Canada. This engine variant offers increased performance to match the requirements of ATR’s future short-take-off and landing (STOL) version, the ATR 42-600S. This certification is a key milestone in

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Ground-breaking for Airbus’ new A400M maintenance centre in Wunstorf, German

Airbus starts construction for new A400M maintenance centre

Airbus has officially launched the construction of the new A400M maintenance centre in Wunstorf, Germany. The traditional ground-breaking ceremony on the site at Wunstorf Air Base, the base for the German Air Force’s A400M military transport aircraft, was held by Airbus Defence and Space CEO Michael Schöllhorn together with high-ranking representatives from politics and the

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