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Safran and Bell to collaborate on SAF initiative for Bell 505 helicopter

Safran Helicopter Engines and Bell Textron, have announced a collaboration initiative to explore technical performance and economic impacts of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) on the Arrius 2R-powered Bell 505 helicopter. A single, dedicated Bell 505 aircraft will conduct flights solely with the use of blended SAF. Both Bell and Safran Helicopter Engines will evaluate engine […]

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Hawaiian Airlines launches hiring campaign

Hawaiian Airlines has launched a state-wide hiring campaign for hundreds of airport and operational positions, as well as administrative roles, to support the carrier’s growth as travel demand continues to improve. In addition to offering competitive pay, attractive medical and travel benefits, and paid training for full- and part-time positions, Hawai‘i’s hometown airline is also

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Swissport appoints Global Head of Merger & Acquisition

Pablo von Siebenthal has been appointed to the newly created position of Global Head of Mergers & Acquisitions. Joining from Kuehne+Nagel, he will assume overall responsibility for the execution of Swissport’s new global acquisition strategy, which is a key pillar in the company’s ambitious post-COVID expansion plans. Von Siebenthal will join Swissport on April 1,

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Rolls-Royce names four new RR300 authorised maintenance centres

Rolls-Royce has announced that four FIRST networkTM members have enhanced their capabilities to include certified service for RR300 engines. Airborne Engines, Arrow Aviation and Keystone Turbine Services are each certified as Authorised Maintenance Repair & Overhaul Centres (AMROC). National Airways is certified as an Authorised Maintenance Centre (AMC). Each of these companies had previously been

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Flybondi starts operation of corporate cargo transport service together with FLY CARGO

Flybondi, the low-cost airline from Argentina, has announced a new alliance with FLY CARGO —one of the leading cargo companies in the Argentine market with over 40 years of experience— to create Flybondi Cargas. This new business unit allows couriers, freight forwarders and businesses in the logistics sector to hire a low-cost service to carry

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ANA HOLDINGS unveils “AirJapan” the new international airline brand

ANA HOLDINGS and Air Japan have unveiled “AirJapan”, a new airline brand for medium-haul international routes. In fall 2020, ANA Group announced a new airline brand as part of the transformation of its business model to pursue sustainable growth and the ability to quickly respond to a wide range of customer preferences. The Group announced

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Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air launch Ascend Pilot Academy

Alaska Airlines and its regional partner Horizon Air are teaming up with Hillsboro Aero Academy, a premier flight school in the Pacific Northwest, to launch the Ascend Pilot Academy (APA). This new development programme, designed for aspiring pilots, provides a simpler, more financially accessible path to becoming a commercial pilot at Horizon and eventually Alaska.

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SmartLynx Airlines to introduce first Airbus A330-300 Freighters to its fleet

In a move to bolster its position as a leading air cargo carrier, SmartLynx Airlines has signed an agreement with Air Transport Services Group (ATSG) to be one of the first customers to take delivery of six Airbus A330-300 P2F converted cargo freighters under the terms of a six-year lease. SmartLynx Airlines is an integral

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Embraer reports earning results for fourth-quarter and fiscal year 2021

Embraer has released its fourth-quarter and full-year 2021 results. Embraer delivered 55 jets in the fourth quarter, of which 16 were commercial aircraft and 39 executive jets (26 light and 13 mid-size). In 2021, a total of 141 jets were delivered comprised of 48 commercial aircraft and 93 executive jets (62 light and 31 mid-size).

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