Avion Express, a European narrow-body Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, Insurance (ACMI) operator, has further strengthened its cooperation with Sky Cana, a start-up airline headquartered in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. The companies have been in partnership for a few years and now have signed a contract for two additional Airbus A320 aircraft, making it five aircraft in […]
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Following a decision by the Airbus Board of Directors, Tony Wood has joined the Board as a Non-Executive Director with immediate effect, replacing Lord Paul Drayson who resigned on the day of the 2022 annual general meeting. In accordance with the Board of Directors’ internal rules and the company’s Articles of Association, Wood’s appointment as a
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EirTrade Aviation Maintenance has received EASA Part 145 Line Maintenance approval for the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families of aircraft at its facility in Ireland West Airport, Knock. The stringent process has taken over 12 months, with the help of the Irish Aviation Authority, to establish the procedures, personnel, facilities, tools and equipment to
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United Airlines has placed the largest-ever order from a U.S. carrier for wide-body jets, having signed a deal with Boeing for a firm order of 100 787 Dreamliners with an option for up to a further 100 of the aircraft. The 100 planes will be delivered between 2024 and 2032 and the airline will have
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Boom Supersonic, the company building the world’s fastest airliner, has unveiled Symphony, a new propulsion system designed and optimised for its Overture supersonic airliner. Boom also has announced that it will be teaming with three industry leaders to develop Symphony including Florida Turbine Technologies (FTT) for engine design, GE Additive for additive technology design consulting,
As part of its commitment to minimise the environmental impact of air travel, American Airlines (American) has partnered with Safran Landing Systems to upgrade its Boeing 737NG fleet from steel to carbon brakes, representing more than 300 aircraft currently in operation. Lighter than steel brakes, with up to 700 pounds (320 kg) of weight savings
SITA and TechTalent Software have announced a strategic partnership to launch a research and development centre in Cluj-Napoca, Romania. The new centre will support SITA’s focus on accelerating the development of new passenger processing and government solutions. As the recovery in air travel gathers pace, there is a strong demand for more automation from airports,
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Chapman Freeborn, the global air charter specialist and part of Avia Solutions Group, has appointed Andy Hudson as Regional CEO – APAC. Hudson has been immersed in the aviation industry for over 21 years and his first charter broker position was in 2006. He then moved to aviation aircraft acquisitions and aircraft management, which lead
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The announcement of VoltAero as one of Air New Zealand’s “Mission Next-Gen Aircraft” demonstration partners positions the company and its Cassio electric-hybrid aircraft as a unique solution for the airline’s sustainable fleet ambitions. VoltAero and Cassio are aligned to Air New Zealand’s goal of working with world-leading innovators in introducing zero-emission passenger/cargo flights. The Cassio
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Blueberry Aviation has recently delivered the last of eleven ATR72-600 aircraft to U.S. lessor Jetstream Aviation Capital. The delivery marks the completion of a repossession and remarketing project which started in 2021 following Avianca’s Chapter 11. Blueberry Aviation was mandated by the French and Italian Export Credit Agencies (ECAs) to support the negotiation with the airline
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