Heike Tamm

Ethiopian Airlines has taken delivery of its first Twin Otter Classic 300-G

Ethiopian Airlines takes first Twin Otter Classic 300-G

De Havilland Aircraft of Canada (De Havilland Canada) has delivered the first of two Twin Otter Classic 300-G aircraft to Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s largest carrier. The aircraft will support Ethiopian Airlines’ plans to strengthen regional connectivity and improve access to remote communities, tourism destinations and lake regions across Ethiopia and East Africa. “We appreciate Ethiopian

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Delta Air Lines will equip its B737-900ERs and B737-800s with Finlets © AirTeamImages

Delta rolls out Finlets across 240 Boeing 737s

Delta Air Lines will install Vortex Control Technologies’ (VCT) Finlet modification package across its Boeing 737-800 and 737-900ER fleet, covering 240 aircraft. Finlets are aerodynamic devices fitted to the aft fuselage that optimise airflow, reduce drag and improve fuel efficiency. By minimising flow separation and enhancing pressure distribution, the technology lowers fuel burn and cuts

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Dr Pierre Dominique Prümm (l) and Dag Jessel (r)

Condor strengthens leadership team

German airline Condor is expanding its Executive Management Board with two senior appointments aimed at strengthening its commercial and financial leadership. Effective August 1, 2026, Dr Pierre Dominique Prümm will join Condor as Chief Commercial Officer. In this role, he will oversee Network & Partnerships, Revenue Management, Cargo, Sales and E-Commerce. At the same time,

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Ground-breaking at Brussels Airport

Safran, Brussels Airport break ground on engine facility extension

Brussels Airport and Safran have begun construction of a major extension to the Safran Aircraft Engine Services Brussels facility, reinforcing the airport’s position as a leading European aerospace and maintenance hub. The project will add more than 15,000m² of new infrastructure dedicated to the maintenance of aircraft engine modules, helping Safran meet rising global demand

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EPCOR will support Air Canada’s GTCP131-9A APU fleet

EPCOR and Air Canada sign new APU support agreement

EPCOR B.V., part of the Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance (AFI KLM E&M) centre of excellence for Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) repairs, components, asset management services and predictive maintenance, has signed a new long-term agreement to support Air Canada’s GTCP131-9A APU fleet. The agreement marks a new chapter in the long-standing partnership between

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Qantas plans to base Airbus A350-1000LR aircraft in Melbourne

Qantas sets date for non-stop Sydney-London flights

Qantas will launch the world’s first non-stop flights between Sydney and London in October 2027, featuring the new Airbus A350-1000ULR. This will mark the first time the Kangaroo Route has been operated direct from Australia’s east coast. The announcement coincides with the unveiling of Qantas’ first Airbus A350-1000ULR at Airbus’ Toulouse facility. Developed under Project

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