Textron Aviation breaks ground on distribution centre expansion

Textron Aviation has broken ground on its 180,000 ft² expansion to its parts distribution facility. As announced during NBAA-BACE, the project will allow the company to better support customers who own and operate Cessna, Beechcraft and Hawker products. This expansion will provide additional space for warehouse storage, customer support analysts and offices. The expansion will also enable […]

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STARLUX takes delivery of first of 18 A350-900 aircraft

Aircraft & Engines

Taiwanese carrier STARLUX Airlines (STARLUX) has taken delivery of its first A350, becoming the latest operator of the world’s newest wide-body aircraft. The aircraft, powered by Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-84 engines, is the first of 18 A350-900s set to join the carrier and will fly alongside A330neo and A321neo jets at the airline in an all-Airbus

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Sabre and BCD Travel sign landmark technology agreement

Other News

Sabre Corporation (Sabre) and BCD Travel have announced a long-term, multi-faceted strategic partnership that is expected to drive meaningful growth and advancement for both companies and across the travel ecosystem. Under the newly expanded and long-term technology agreement, BCD Travel expects to increase its booking levels with Sabre. Additionally, the two companies will jointly invest and

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Old Airbus A320 given new lease of life as Hydrogen Aviation Lab for Lufthansa Technik

MRO & Production, Top Stories

Lufthansa Technik, a leading global provider of aircraft maintenance, repair, overhaul and modification services, has created a Hydrogen Aviation Lab out of an old, decommissioned Airbus A320 aircraft. The Hydrogen Aviation Lab will be used to trial maintenance and ground processes for hydrogen-powered aircraft of the future. Hydrogen is anticipated to play a major role

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BOC Aviation completes delivery of six B787-9 aircraft to Norse Atlantic Airways

Aircraft & Engines

BOC Aviation has completed delivery of six Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners to Norwegian carrier Norse Atlantic Airways (Norse). All six aircraft are powered by Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 TEN engines. “The delivery of these six aircraft reflects the strong level of teamwork and cooperation between Norse Atlantic and ourselves,” said Robert Martin, Managing Director and Chief Executive

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Travelport and Air Canada have signed a new content distribution agreement

Air Canada reports third-quarter 2022 financial results

Financial

Air Canada has generated CA$644 million in operating income with a strong operating margin of 12.1% in the third quarter of 2022. This was the first quarter since the pandemic began in which the company delivered positive operating income. Operating revenues more than doubled to CA$5.3 billion, on a capacity growth of 130% and EBITDA increased to over a billion,

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Spanish Ministry of Interior takes delivery of first two H135 helicopters

Military & Defense

Airbus has delivered the first two H135s to the Spanish Guardia Civil and National Police under the 36-unit contract signed with the General Directorate for Armaments and Materiel (DGAM) at the end of 2021 to supply the Ministry of Defence and the Ministry of Interior with the aircraft. The Minister of the Interior, Fernando Grande-Marlaska, and Bruno Even,

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Kansai International Airport inaugurates new domestic area in Terminal 1

Airports

Kansai International Airport, operated since 2016 by VINCI Airports with its partner ORIX, has inaugurated a new domestic area in Terminal 1. The first stage of the airport’s remodelling works, this new area improves passengers’ experience thanks to more functional commercial spaces, redesigned around new shops and restaurants celebrating the flavours of Kansai and a

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Lufthansa Group generates operating profit of €1.1 billion in third quarter 2022

Financial

Lufthansa Group has reported that revenue almost doubled compared to last year (+93%), reaching €10.1 billion in the third quarter (previous year: €5.2 billion). The company generated an Adjusted EBIT of €1.1 billion in the third quarter of 2022, including an impact from strikes of around €70 million. In the same period last year, operating

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IAG shareholders approve purchase of 50 Boeing and 37 Airbus commercial jets

Aircraft & Engines, Top Stories

In separate statements issued by the worlds two largest aircraft manufacturers, Airbus and Boeing have both received firm orders for a combined total of 87 aircraft with options for a further 100 from International Airlines Group (IAG). Boeing received the lions share with an order for 50 737-8-200s and 737-10s combined, the order having been

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