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Boeing to enhance KC-46A advanced communications capabilities through Block 1 upgrade

Boeing will enhance the KC-46A advanced communications capabilities through a Block 1 upgrade under a US$184 million contract awarded by the U.S. Air Force. Upgrades include line-of-sight and beyond-line-of-sight communications technologies with antijamming and encryption features. These capabilities will further enhance the data and communications connectivity the KC-46A provides to joint and allied forces for

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AerCap signs lease agreements for two 737-800BCFs with Raindo

AerCap has signed lease agreements for two 737-800BCFs (Boeing Converted Freighters) with newly launched cargo airline, PT Rusky Aero Indonesia, operating as Raindo United Services (Raindo). The first passenger-to-freighter conversion will be completed by Boeing Shanghai Aviation Services (BSAS) and the second by Taikoo (Shandong) Aircraft Engineering (STAECO). “We are very pleased to welcome Raindo

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Lufthansa Technik Turbine Shannon opens new engine parts repair facility

Lufthansa Technik Turbine Shannon (LTTS) is continuing its rapid growth trajectory in Ireland with the official opening of its new Engine Parts & Accessories Repair (EPAR) facility in Shannon. The new 2,000 m² state-of-the-art facility brings LTTS’ total capacity for aircraft engine maintenance and repair in the region to 10,000 m². This development enables LTTS

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EASA certification allows TMSaero to extend its aviation maintenance services to the European market

New-generation narrow-body engines remain highly liquid asset IBA data reveals

New-generation narrow-body engines remain a highly liquid asset with strong orderbooks, reflecting a complete post-pandemic recovery for this type, according to data revealed by aviation market intelligence and consultancy company, IBA. In IBA’s latest webinar, its experts revealed that new-generation narrow-body engine base values have risen in response to cost escalations after price stability through the

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Australian sustainable aviation fuel industry receives massive boost with major investment

The Australian sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) industry has received a massive boost with a major joint investment. A Queensland biofuel refinery being jointly developed by Jet Zero Australia and LanzaJet is to receive investment from Qantas Group, Airbus, and the Queensland Government. The refinery is looking to produce SAF from agricultural by-products, including sugar cane.

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EVA Air finalises order for five additional Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners

EVA Air and Boeing have finalised an order for five additional 787-9 Dreamliners, a repeat order for Boeing’s super-efficient wide-body jet. EVA Air’s follow-on investment in the 787 will enable the airline to further reduce carbon emissions and sustainably grow its fleet.   “Our 787 fleet has become the foundation of our carbon-neutral growth strategy

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Liebherr and China Airlines sign agreement on A321neo component support

Liebherr Aerospace (Liebherr) and China Airlines have entered into a long-term agreement, under which the OEM Liebherr-Aerospace will provide repair support services for a wide range of air conditioning and bleed system components installed on China Airlines’ fleet of 25 Airbus A321neos. All material support and component maintenance services will be provided by Liebherr-Singapore, Liebherr-Aerospace’s

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Epic Flight Academy orders 15 new Cessna Skyhawk 172 aircraft

Epic Flight Academy has signed an order for 15 new Cessna Skyhawk 172 aircraft with Textron Aviation. As a Cessna Pilot Centre, Epic Flight Academy has been training pilots since 1999 and thousands of students from over 80 countries have graduated from the flight school. The Cessna Skyhawk is Epic’s exclusive single-engine aircraft, with a total fleet

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