While multiple Russian airlines have been banned form operating in the 27-nation bloc as a consequence of sanctions relating to the conflict in Ukraine, the EU commission has added 21 Russian carriers to a list of those banned from operating in the bloc as they no longer meet international safety standards. “The Russian Federal Air […]
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SmartSky Networks, the innovative air-to-ground (ATG) inflight connectivity provider, has announced that Jet It, the North Carolina-based private aviation operator, is selecting SmartSky’s inflight connectivity service for its fleet of private jets. Jet It will be the first operator to install and use SmartSky’s LiTE configuration designed specifically for light jet and turboprop aircraft. The
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AerCap has released its major business transactions for the first quarter of 2022: the company signed 102 lease agreements, including ones for 14 wide-body aircraft, 62 narrow-body aircraft, two regional jets, eight engines and 16 helicopters. AerCap completed 25 purchases for 23 aircraft (including 15 Airbus A320neo-family aircraft, one Airbus A220 aircraft and four Boeing
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Reflecting industry trends that reflect business jet travel having fully returned to pre-pandemic levels, Planet Nine, (Planet 9) the US private charter operator and aircraft management company, has added two high-specification Gulfstream IVs (N1904W and N305PB) to its Part 135 AOC. The latest arrivals boost the number of Gulfstream-family aircraft models in its fleet to
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Panasonic Avionics Corporation (Panasonic Avionics) has been selected by Finnair to upgrade the in-flight entertainment (IFE) systems across the airline’s wide-body long-haul fleet. The IFE upgrade is an integral part of the Nordic cabin enhancements being introduced by Finnair across its long-haul fleet, including the introduction of a brand new Premium Economy cabin. Panasonic Avionics
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Spirit AeroSystems has reported a contract award from Boeing to provide engine pylons and nacelles for the initial phase of the B-52 Commercial Engine Replacement Programme (CERP). The total CERP effort is expected to replace 608 engines on the U.S. Air Force’s fleet of B-52H models. As part of the CERP contract, Spirit will support
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Air France-KLM has finalised its order with Airbus for four new-generation A350F freighters, following the earlier commitment announced in December 2021. The freighters are destined to increase Air France’s cargo capacity with the most efficient and sustainable cargo aircraft available in the market. The A350F is based on the modern, long-range A350 aircraft and will feature
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Germany-headquartered Recaro Group, the seating innovator and specialist which includes Recaro Holding, Recaro Aircraft Seating and Recaro Gaming has announced it generated approaching €270 million in 2021. The Group also predicts a promising 2022 with a projected double-digit growth. At Recaro Aircraft Seating’s four worldwide-located premises nearly 60,000 aircraft seats were manufactured, a slight rise
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Since 2020, the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has issued approvals and exemptions for the transport of cargo in passenger cabins on a case-by-case basis. These were time-limited until July 31, 2022. Following a review of the operational context for transport of cargo in passenger cabin, the agency has concluded that the logistical challenges
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Tilman Reinshagen, currently Vice President Ground Operations Hub Airlines Frankfurt, has been chosen by the Lufthansa Group Executive Board as the new Brussels Airlines COO. He will join Brussels Airlines as of July 1, to head the operational departments of the Belgian airline (Flight Operations, Maintenance & Engineering, Ground Operations). Reinshagen’s appointment is pending the
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