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Government of Canada invests in projects to improve supply chain efficiency for Canadian airlines

The Government of Canada is committed to strengthening Canada’s trade corridors, which support its supply chains, help grow its economy and ensure its recovery, while creating good, middle-class jobs. The Minister of Transport, the Honourable Omar Alghabra, announced close to CA$105 million for three new projects with NAV CANADA under the National Trade Corridors Fund. These projects will help […]

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SITA’s research shows pent-up demand for air travel, with passengers embracing mobile and touch-less technologies

SITA’s 2022 Passenger IT Insights research highlights pent-up demand for both business and leisure travel emerging from the pandemic, with passengers further embracing mobile and touch-less technologies to make the journey as convenient and seamless as possible.The survey reveals an increase in passenger use of mobile devices for booking, on board the airplane, and for

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AJW Aviation appoints Rachael Caston as Chief Executive Officer

AJW Group, a producer of aircraft component parts, repair, and supply chain solutions provider, has appointed Rachael Caston as CEO of AJW Aviation. Caston, who has an honours degree in Aeronautical Engineering, an MA in Strategic and International Defence, and qualifications in strategic leadership and management from the Chartered Management Institute (CMI), will guide the

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ICAO calls on Russian Federation to cease dual registration of its aircraft

The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), the UN’s aviation arm, is calling on the Russian Federation to cease the dual registration of its aircraft in an attempt to bypass global sanctions. The request has come about subsequent to the 226th Meeting of the ICAO Council. The Council has made it clear that under the Chicago

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AerFin completes purchase of B737-800 landing gear with lease-back attached

AerFin has completed the purchase of a B737-800 landing gear from Hawker Pacific Aerospace, part of the Lufthansa Technik Group. The purchase-and-leaseback agreement has seen AerFin acquire the landing gear in fully overhauled condition and lease it back to Hawker Pacific Aerospace to support the operation of Hawker’s narrow-body programmes. Commenting on the agreement, Nick Filce,

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Gulfstream G800 makes first flight

Gulfstream Aerospace’s all-new ultra-long-range Gulfstream G800 successfully has completed its first flight, officially launching the flight-test programme of the industry’s longest-range aircraft. Announced in October 2021, the G800 is the latest addition to Gulfstream’s next-generation fleet to take flight and make progress toward customer deliveries. The G800 departed Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport at 9:00 a.m.

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Lilium selects Panasonic Avionics for electrical power distribution system

Astronics Corporation, a leading provider of advanced technologies for global aerospace, defence and other mission-critical industries, has been selected by Lilium to design, develop and build the Lilium Jet’s electrical power distribution system. The power distribution units play a critical role within the Lilium Jet’s innovative energy management system. Astronics will be responsible for the secondary

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Bii signs exclusive lease lease-and and-exchange agreement with European Air Charter

Bii.aero, a leading provider of aircraft parts and services for the commercial aviation sector, has signed an exclusive lease-and-exchange agreement with Bulgarian airline European Air Charter (EAC). The three-year deal, which will ultimately comprise 10% of Bii’s A320 inventory, will also see the company undertaking repair management for the airline. The inventory of modern A320

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Complete Aircraft Group finalises acquisition of Aerocare AS

Complete Aircraft Group (CAG), part of JMC Group (JMC), the established aviation services business, has finalised the acquisition of MRO Part 145 provider, interiors and paint specialist Aerocare Aviation Services. This formally ratifies its September 2021 terms of agreement and cements CAG’s move into business aircraft support. The Aerocare Aviation Services Limited name remains unchanged.

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