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Southwest Airlines’ aircraft Appearance Technicians approve new agreement

Southwest Airlines ‘s aircraft Appearance Technicians, represented by the Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association (AMFA), have voted in favor of a new five-year agreement. “This contract rewards our Appearance Technicians with immediate and future compensation increases while continuing to support Southwest’s competitive cost position in the U.S. airline industry,” said Adam Carlisle, Vice President Labor Relations […]

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ATR’s regional turboprop aircraft powered by PW127XT-M engine receives EASA certification

Aircraft & Engines

The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has type certified the ATR 72 and 42 aircraft powered by the new Pratt & Whitney Canada PW127XT-M engine. Boasting the latest materials and technologies available on the market, the new engine series enables next level efficiency and extended time (XT) on wing for its aircraft, bringing benefits of

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Mammoth Freighters reveals AviaAM Leasing as 777-300ERMF launch customer

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Mammoth Freighters (Mammoth) has released that AviaAM Leasing (AviaAM) is the launch customer for its new 777-300ERMF (Extended Range Mammoth Freighter) conversion with the signing of a conversion-sales agreement for six 777-300ERMFs. AviaAM is a global aviation holding company engaged in tailored aircraft leasing and trading services. Having completed multiple 737-800 passenger-to-freighter aircraft conversions this

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Aero Capital Solutions and Smartlynx announce A321 Freighter partnership

Aircraft & Engines

Aero Capital Solutions (ACS), a leading mid-life narrow-body aircraft and engine lessor, has announced the launch of its A321 freighter-conversion programme, as a complement to its current 40-aircraft B737-800SF P2F programme. The A321F programme is being launched in partnership with SmartLynx Airlines (Smartlynx), one of the most experienced A321 freighter operators. The addition of the

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Chapman Freeborn appoints Anthony Ciobanu as Business Development Executive at its new Western Australia office

People, Uncategorized

Chapman Freeborn, the global air charter specialist and part of Avia Solutions Group, has appointed Anthony Ciobanu as Business Development Executive at its new office located in Perth, Western Australia. Anthony brings 15 years of aviation industry experience to Chapman Freeborn, beginning his career at Dnata Airport Services as Ramp Supervisor and Charters Coordinator. Soon

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Eve signs LOI with Skyway Technologies to provide UATM software solution

Information Technology

Eve Air Mobility (Eve) has signed a letter of intent with Skyway Technologies (Skyway) to provide Eve’s Urban Air Traffic Management (UATM) software solution, ensuring the traffic management for future Urban Air Mobility (UAM) solutions supports the needs and growth of the industry. “The partnership with Skyway will help drive market awareness for Eve as

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LATAM Airlines set to extract itself from Chapter 11 Bankruptcy in November

Financial, Top Stories

Subsequent to obtaining a settlement with debtors in May and shareholder approval after the New York Southern District Court approved LATAM Airlines plans in June to exit Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings, the South American Group has confirmed it now has all financing in place to be able to exit these proceedings in the first week

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Tailwind Air launches first-ever Manhattan to Washington D.C. seaplane service

Airlines & Routes

Tailwind Air will launch the first-ever Manhattan to Washington D.C. seaplane service on October 14. Service to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)’s utilises Jet Aviation FBO’s private aircraft terminal and Manhattan’s Skyport Mariana at E. 23rd Street. “We are confident that our Washington area IAD service will resonate well with our customers and are looking

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oneworld global headquarters to relocate to Fort Worth, Texas

Other News

The oneworld® Alliance will relocate its global headquarters to Fort Worth, Texas, joining oneworld founding member American Airlines and strengthening the Dallas-Fort Worth region as a centre of aviation excellence. Currently located in New York City, the oneworld global headquarters will move to Fort Worth effective December 2022, joining American on its 300-acre, state-of-the art Robert L. Crandall

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Michael Williamson appointed Senior Vice President of Global Business Development & Strategy for Lockheed Martin

People

Lockheed Martin has released that Michael Williamson will be the new Senior Vice President of Global Business Development & Strategy. The appointment is effective November 1. Williamson is currently Vice President and General Manager for Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control (MFC), where he leads operational excellence, a diverse portfolio of products and business enabling initiatives. He

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