Hans Airways has successful completed a new round of financing which will enable it to progress plans to commence scheduled air services between Birmingham and Amritsar in India – and satisfy existing financial obligations. Hans Airways has satisfied the Civil Aviation Authority’s (CAA) requirements for an Air Operator’s Certificate (AOC). The secured new investment will […]
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Wizz Air has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with OMV, the international integrated oil, gas and chemicals company headquartered in Vienna, for the supply of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) between 2023 and 2030. The MoU gives Wizz Air the opportunity to purchase up to 185,000 metric tonnes of SAF from OMV. This co-operation ensures
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AT&T has added access to Panasonic Avionics’ in-flight mobile phone service to its lead travel product—AT&T International Day Pass™. As a result of this agreement, AT&T and Panasonic Avionics, through its wholly owned subsidiary Aeromobile Communications (Aeromobile), will deliver end-to-end connectivity to airline passengers providing an extra dimension to the in-flight connectivity experience. Now passengers
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On top of a recent US$650 million revolving credit facility with a foreign financial institution group, Brazilian planemaker Embraer has secured US$400 million in financing from the Brazilian National Bank for Economic and Social Development (BNDES). The financing will be carried out through the BNDES Exim Pre-shipment, a direct bank credit line to produce national
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Boeing has delivered the 20th CH-47F Chinook to the Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF), concluding the country’s latest fleet update. “Our continuing partnership with the Royal Netherlands Air Force exemplifies the value of a modern and versatile Chinook fleet,” said Ken Eland, Vice President and H-47 programme manager. “These state-of-the art aircraft will significantly improve its
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SAS has reached an agreement with one additional lessor, Bocomm, representing three aircraft, to amend the terms of existing aircraft and equipment lease agreements. Including SAS’ previously announced amended agreements with lessors on October 5 and on November 1, 2022, SAS has now reached agreements with 13 lessors, representing 46 aircraft, as part of the
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Delta Air Lines is taking another step toward its goal of net-zero emissions by 2050 as it tests novel drag-reduction technology by Aero Design Labs on its 737-800 and 737-900 fleets. By reducing drag, aircraft are more aerodynamic and use less fuel while in flight. The companies’ memorandum of understanding includes testing and FAA certification
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Safran Nacelles has signed a four-year agreement with Avianca for the support of the nacelles of the airline’s Airbus A320neo aircraft powered by CFM International LEAP-1A turbofan engines of which 17 aircraft are already in service. Avianca has plans to rapidly grow the fleet and will have access to Safran Nacelles’ shared pool of nacelle
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Textron Aviation has promoted Brett Pierson to the role of Senior Vice President, Defense and Special Missions, which includes serving as President and CEO of Textron Aviation Defense. Pierson previously served as Vice President, Defense Strategy and Sales, and will succeed Tom Hammoor who is retiring after serving in this leadership role for the past seven
Lufthansa Technik is currently carrying out the first ever Performance Restoration Shop Visit (PRSV) of a LEAP-1A engine. The PRSV serves to restore the performance of the engine. This special shop-visit gives Lufthansa Technik the opportunity of being the first maintenance organisation to analyse the new engine type under real operating conditions. This will help
