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Pratt & Whitney F135 engine core upgrade

Pratt & Whitney awarded contract for F135 engine core upgrade

Military & Defense

Pratt & Whitney has been awarded a US$66 million definitized contract modification for continued F135 engine core upgrade preliminary design efforts, resulting in a total of US$180 million secured by the Connecticut congressional delegation for this engine modernisation effort. The funding will further support design engineering, programme management support, technology maturation, risk reduction, long lead material and hardware purchase, and weapons […]

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BOC Aviation appoints Thomas Chandler Chief Operating Officer

People

BOC Aviation has released that Thomas (Tom) Chandler has been appointed Chief Operating Officer (COO). In his new role, he will oversee Technical, Procurement, IT, Legal and Transaction Management and Compliance and Insurance Departments. Chandler was formerly BOC Aviation’s Deputy Chief Operating Officer, based in Singapore. He has held this position since January this year,

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Rendering of Qantas' A220 aircraft

Construction underway on Qantas Group’s first Airbus A220 aircraft

MRO & Production

Construction has commenced on the the Qantas Group’s first Airbus A220 aircraft, marking a key milestone for the Group as its fleet renewal programme ramps up. The aircraft’s major airframe components, including the centre and rear fuselage, are coming together at Airbus’ production facility in Mirabel, Canada, with the first of 29 aircraft expected to

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Emirates has launched its new on-demand regional charter service with a Phenom 100 jet

Emirates launches regional charter service with Phenom 100 jet

Aircraft & Engines

Dubai-based Emirates has announced the launch of its new on-demand regional charter service using a Phenom 100 executive jet. Covering the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), the new service will be operated from Dubai’s Al Maktoum International Airport. The aircraft will seat up to four passengers, who will each have a luggage allowance of one medium-size

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Rheinmetall plans to build a new factory for the production of F-35A Lightening II fuselage sections

Rheinmetall to build new German factory for manufacture of F-35A Lightening II fuselage sections

Military & Defense

Düsseldorf, Germany-based Rheinmetall has announced it is to build new factory premises specifically for the manufacturing of fuselage parts for the F-35A Lightning II multirole combat aircraft. Working closely with American partners Northrop Grumman and Lockheed Martin, the creation of a 60,000-square-metre ultra-modern factory unit will provide a massive boost to German-American defence technology cooperation. Located

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LCI has delivered a trio of emergency medical helicopters to Alidaunia in Italy

LCI delivers three Leonardo AW169 helicopters to Alidaunia

Aircraft & Engines

LCI, a leading aviation company, has delivered three Leonardo AW169 helicopters on long-term lease to the Italian operator, Alidaunia S.r.L. (Alidaunia). The aircraft were all delivered new from Leonardo and are valued at over US$30 million (£23.3 million). They form part of the LCI and SMFL joint venture (JV) fleet, which now totals 57 aircraft. The

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VAS Aero Services expands inventory with acquisition of two Boeing 737-700 aircraft

MRO & Production

VAS Aero Services, a renowned global leader in aviation logistics and aftermarket services, has acquired two additional B737-700 aircraft. These aircraft will undergo teardown processes for efficient parts harvesting and subsequent marketing. The disassembly of both aircraft will be managed by VAS at Marana, AZ, with the process set to commence in July 2023. With

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National Jet Express plans to procure two Dash 8-Q400NGs for its operations in Queensland starting July 1.

Rex Group submits response for Australian Antarctic Program bid

Other News

Regional Express Group (Rex) has taken a significant step towards becoming the next aerial operator of the Australian Antarctic Program. Rex recently revealed that it has submitted a response to the Request for Information (RFI) issued by the Australian Antarctic Division (AAD). The AAD’s ambitious program seeks to consolidate highly specialised aerial operations under a

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