Swedish Armed Forces invest £15.5 million in engine test facility at GKN Aerospace

To ensure development and maintenance of the RM12 and RM16 fighter engines for the JAS 39 Gripen, the Swedish Armed Forces are investing in an extensive renovation and new construction of the engine test facility at GKN Aerospace in Trollhättan. GKN Aerospace currently develops and maintains the RM12 engine, while also building the same capability […]

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Global Crossing Airlines secures US$5.0 million loan from long-term investor

Financial

Global Crossing Airlines Group (GlobalX) has secured an up-to US$5.0 million loan with a key long-term investor to provide working capital and additional liquidity to support GlobalX’s rapidly growing operations. “GlobalX is fortunate to have a committed group of investors who continue to fund and support the expansion of our operating fleet. We took possession

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Lilium joins forces with GKN Aerospace for Lilium jet’s electrical wiring interconnection system

MRO & Production

Lilium N.V. the developer of an all-electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) jet and GKN Aerospace, a leading developer of sustainable aerospace technology, have signed an agreement to work together to design and build an integrated and certifiable electrical wiring interconnection system (EWIS) solution. From its facility in the Netherlands, GKN Aerospace will build the

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Stefano Marazzani joins ATR as SVP Customer Support and Services

People

Stefano Marazzani has been appointed SVP Customer Support and Services effective January 16, 2023. He joins ATR’s Top Management team, reporting directly to Chief Executive Officer Nathalie Tarnaud Laude. Marazzani succeeds David Brigante who will take on new responsibilities within the Leonardo Group. Over the past 26 years Marazzani has enjoyed a global career within

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FL Technics extends Part-CAMO capabilities to meet future demand of MRO industry

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FL Technics, a global provider of aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services, has received certification update with extended CAMO (continuing Airworthiness Management Organization) capabilities to service Airbus A220, and Boeing B737-MAX and B787 aircraft. The new approval is the result of rigorous FL Technics development in 2022 focused on industry trends related to efficiency

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Airports and airlines ramping up investment in technology to digitalise operations

Information Technology

Faced with increased disruptions, baggage mountains and staff shortages, airports and airlines are ramping up their investment in technology to digitalise their operations and speed up the passenger journey by offering more self-service options. SITA’s 2022 Air Transport IT Insights report, published January 31, reveals that with the post-pandemic recovery CIOs want to ensure operations

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New boss at Rolls-Royce warns company at last chance saloon

Other News, Top Stories

Having taken over from Warren East in January this year, Rolls-Royce’s new CEO, Tufan Erginbilgic has warned all staff at the FTSE-100 firm that it must change the way it operates if it is to have a future. In a global announcement Erginbilgic stated that: “Every investment we make, we destroy value. We under-perform every

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ITA Airways joins Board of Airline Representatives in Germany

Other News

ITA Airways, one of the youngest European airlines, is the new Italian national carrier. ITA Airways serves an extensive domestic and international network via its two hubs Rome Fiumicino and Milan Linate. Now, the airline joins the Board of Airline Representatives in Germany (BARIG). “Germany is a strategic market for ITA Airways and we are

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U.S. Air Force awards Boeing contract for 15 KC-46A tankers worth US$2.3 billion

Military & Defense

The U.S. Air Force has awarded Boeing a US$2.3 billion (£1.9 billion) contract for the ninth production lot of 15 KC-46A Pegasus tanker aircraft, expanding its fleet of the world’s most advanced multi-mission aerial refueler. To date, 128 KC-46A Pegasus are on contract with the U.S. Air Force, with 68 delivered and operationally deployed worldwide. The KC-46A Pegasus

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NAC and GE Aerospace sign MOU to explore carbon offset programme for NAC’s aircraft leasing operations

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Nordic Aviation Capital (NAC) has entered into an MOU with GE Aerospace to explore a CORSIA*-compliant carbon offset programme that will allow NAC to offset carbon associated with its ferrying of aircraft and its directemployee long-haul business travel. The signing of this MOU represents NAC’s commitment to driving a more sustainable business model. Brian Power,

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