EFW redelivers seventh NH90 transport helicopter for Bundeswehr

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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Avionica and Amelia by Regourd Aviation Partner for miniQAR-avCM installation on Embraer fleet

MRO & Production

Avionica has teamed up with Amelia by Regourd Aviation to install its advanced miniQAR-avCM flight data solution across Amelia’s complete fleet of Embraer ERJ aircraft. Avionica’s miniQAR-avCM is a state-of-the-art, compact, wireless-enabled, and highly reliable flight data solution that enables secure data transfer within seconds. Amelia currently operates 13 Embraer ERJ aircraft and requires quick

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Savas Toplama has been named the new CCO for flydocs

flydocs appoints new CCO

People

flydocs, a leading asset management solution provider for the aviation industry, has announced the appointment of Savas Toplama as its new Chief Commercial Officer (CCO). With extensive experience in the aviation industry, Toplama will be responsible for accelerating flydocs’ global commercial strategy and driving business growth. Toplama brings a wealth of knowledge and a proven

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Bombardier has completed the acquisition of Latécoère's EWIS business

Bombardier bolsters supply chain with Latécoère’s EWIS business acquisition in Mexico

Financial

Bombardier, a leading aerospace company, has successfully acquired Latécoère’s assets and operations related to the Electrical Wiring Interconnection System (EWIS) business in Querétaro, Mexico. This strategic acquisition further solidifies Bombardier’s position as an industry leader in Querétaro and reinforces its status as a flagship company in the Mexican aerospace industry. By acquiring Latécoère’s EWIS business,

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Thomas Woldbye will become Heathrow Airport's new CEO

Thomas Woldbye appointed as new CEO of London Heathrow Airport

People

Heathrow Airport Board has announced that current CEO, John Holland-Kaye, is to be replaced by Thomas Woldbye. Woldbye is the current CEO of Copenhagen Airport and will assume his new role later on this year when Holland-Kaye steps down. Having served as the CEO of Copenhagen Airport since 2011, Woldbye brings with him a wealth

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