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West Star Aviation names Randy Miller as Technical Sales Manager (GJT)

West Star Aviation has named Randy Miller as Technical Sales Manager for the Challenger/Global division at its Grand Junction, CO (GJT) location. Miller has over 25 years of aviation experience, previously working at StandardAero, Textron, Western Aircraft and West Star. He restores and flies antique aircraft, including a 1942 450hp Boeing Strearman and a 1946 […]

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Ryanair wins case against Condor as EU court rules against state aid for German airline

Having challenged financial aid provided to KLM and TAP, Ryanair has successfully challenged the EU’s approval of a €550 million state loan package for struggling German vacation carrier Condor. However, while the top European court’s ruling has annulled the EU’s approval of the loan, it has also suspended the application of the ruling in light

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Liebherr to supply cockpit static inverter for Airbus A320 and A330 families

Liebherr-Aerospace has been selected by Airbus to supply the cockpit static inverter for the Airbus A320 and A330 families. It is the first contract for the company in the segment of aircraft systems ATA Chapter 24 – Electrical Systems – and opens the door for Liebherr to deploy its know-how and latest stand-alone power electronics

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April travel demand tale of two markets: domestic recovery and international stagnation

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has reported that domestic travel demand improved in April 2021 compared to the prior month, although it remained well below pre-pandemic levels, while recovery in international passenger travel continued to be stalled in the face of government-imposed travel restrictions. Total demand for air travel in April 2021 (measured in

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Honeywell to provide cockpit technologies for 7-seater Lilium Jet

Honeywell has been selected by Lilium to develop the 7-seater Lilium Jet’s avionics and flight control systems. The compact fly-by-wire system will act as the flight control system on the all-electric 7-seater Lilium Jet, responsible for controlling its moveable parts, including the 36 control surfaces and ducted fans that provide its high level of maneuverability

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RBI Hawker Australia gains CASA Part 145 maintenance approval

RBI Hawker has received Part 145 maintenance organization approval from the Australian Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) for its new rotary blade repair facility in Brisbane, Australia. This approval authorizes the company to commence operations. The RBI Hawker Australia facility is a new 1,000 m² hangar based in Eagle Farm, Brisbane. The facility offers advanced

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GA Telesis signs agreement with Cargo Aircraft Management for CF6-80A/A2 repair, disassembly, and iventory management services

GA Telesis (GAT) has signed an agreement with Air Transport Services Group’s wholly owned subsidiary Cargo Aircraft Management (CAM), to provide repair, disassembly, and inventory management services for CF6-80A/A2 engines. This agreement will be managed by GAT’s Flight Solutions Group (FSG) and marks a further expansion of GAT’s partnership with CAM and ATSG. The engines

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Southwest orders 34 more 737 Max 7s in preparation for boost in travel demand

Southwest Airlines (Southwest) has confirmed it has ordered a further 34 Boeing 737 MAX 7 aircraft with delivery scheduled for 2022. Including those already on order, this takes Southwest’s anticipated deliveries of the MAX 7 in 2022 to 234 aircraft. Like many major airlines, Southwest sees the mass COVID-19 vaccination program and the easing of

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Next Level Aviation to support Pratt & Whitney CSA through consignment of used serviceable engine accessories

Pratt & Whitney CSA, the serviceable materials business unit of Pratt & Whitney, and Next Level Aviation, a leader in the global distribution of used serviceable materials (USM), have signed an agreement regarding the sale of USM for aircraft engines. This contract furthers Pratt & Whitney’s commitment to providing its customers with cost-effective products at world-class

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