Anthony Spaulding joins Magellan team as Executive Vice President

Magellan Aviation Group has announced Anthony Spaulding’s return to the organization. He will be joining the Magellan team as Executive Vice President to support interim President & CEO Michimoto “Mitch” Asano. Spaulding brings to Magellan over 35 years of experience in US Naval Aviation, Airline MRO, Engine OEM and Engine Leasing with globally recognized organizations. Mitch Asano […]

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Caerdav continues to deliver maintenance support for TUI Airways

MRO & Production

TUI Airways has continued its relationship with Caerdav, a fully-approved and certified MRO and pilot training company based at the St. Athan – Cardiff Airport Aerospace Enterprise Zone in South Wales, UK, placing another four aircraft into the company’s modern MRO facility to undergo a range of maintenance work. Following on from 40 aircraft that

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France becomes first Airbus H160 law enforcement customer

Aircraft & Engines

The French Armament General Directorate (DGA) has signed a contract, on behalf of the Ministry of Interior, for the procurement and maintenance of ten Airbus H160 helicopters in a law enforcement configuration for the Gendarmerie Nationale. Linked to the contract for the procurement of 169 H160Ms for the French Ministry of Armed Forces, this order

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Ryanair closes base at Frankfurt am Main after fee hike

Airlines & Routes, Top Stories

Ryanair has chosen to close down its base at Germany’s Frankfurt am Main airport and relocate its five aircraft to other European airports. The decision has been made as a direct consequence of the airport opting to increase airport charges while most others in Europe have chosen to lower them in an effort to help

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ANSL to provide simulator training for Marshall Aerospace ATCOs at Cambridge Airport

Other News

Air Navigation Solutions (ANSL) has signed a contract with Marshall Aerospace to provide a comprehensive Air Traffic Management (ATM) support package, centred around the provision of a simulator-based training solution for Air Traffic Control Officers (ATCOs) at Cambridge City Airport. The agreement will see ANSL provide a full-capability Air Traffic Control (ATC) simulator on a

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Iraqi Airways takes delivery of first of five A220-300 aircraft

Aircraft & Engines

Iraqi Airways has taken delivery of its first out of five A220-300 aircraft from Airbus Mirabel, Canada. Upon entry into service, Iraqi Airways will become one of the first airlines to operate the A220 in the Middle East region. With the A220, Iraqi Airways will benefit from the aircraft’s exceptional technical, economic and environmental performance.

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Lockheed Martin upgrades sensor systems on Egypt’s Apache fleet

Military & Defense

Lockheed Martin has received a US$102 million (£75 million) contract award to upgrade 25 of Egypt’s AH-64D Apaches to the E-model version of the aircraft. This modernization for the Egyptian Air Force includes Lockheed Martin’s Gen III Target Acquisition Designation Sight/Pilot Night Vision Sensor (Gen III TADS/PNVS) and the Gen III Day Sensor Assembly (Gen

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NAC strengthens executive leadership team with four senior appointments

People

Regional aircraft leasing company Nordic Aviation Capital (NAC), will strengthen its executive leadership team with the appointment of Mike Jones as EVP Global Marketing, David Farrell as EVP & Chief Risk Officer, Colin Joyce as EVP Marketing Operations and Ross McKeand as SVP Specialty Markets / Fleet Planning. Jones joins NAC with over 30 years

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SIA and National University of Singapore launch new digital aviation corporate laboratory

Information Technology

Singapore Airlines (SIA) and the National University of Singapore (NUS) have launched a new digital aviation corporate laboratory, which will co-create innovative technologies and solutions that will accelerate the digital transformation of Singapore’s aviation sector and help redefine the air travel experience for passengers. Situated at the Innovation 4.0 Building at NUS Kent Ridge campus,

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Atlas Air Worldwide to expand fleet with four new Boeing 777 Freighters

Aircraft & Engines, Top Stories

In response to strong demand for international freight capacity generated through e-commerce and express delivery demands, Atlas Air Worldwide (Atlas Air), the parent company of Atlas Air Inc. and Titan Aviation Holdings, Inc., and majority shareholder of Polar Air Cargo Worldwide, has placed an order with Boeing for four brand-new, 777 Freighters. Atlas Air is

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