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StandardAero receives CAAC approval for LEAP MRO in China

StandardAero’s Texas engine overhaul centre has received maintenance organisation approval from the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) for the CFM International LEAP-1A and LEAP-1B turbofan engines. This approval allows StandardAero to meet the maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) requirements of operators in China, where more than 1,200 LEAP-1A and LEAP-1B engines are currently in […]

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Atlantic Aviation

Atlantic Aviation takes over Ferrovial Vertiports

Atlantic Aviation has revealed its acquisition of Ferrovial Vertiports, previously owned by global infrastructure company Ferrovial. This move reinforces Atlantic Aviation’s dedication to developing sustainable infrastructure for advanced air mobility (AAM) operations. By integrating expertise in electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) infrastructure with its established position in the FBO (fixed-base operator) sector, the company

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GA Telesis to acquire AAR’s landing gear overhaul business

GA Telesis has announced the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire AAR’s landing gear overhaul business and wheels and brakes business unit. Upon completion, the acquired operations will be integrated into the GA Telesis MRO Services Division under Group President Pastor Lopez and rebranded as GA Telesis Landing Gear Services. This acquisition will enhance

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Qantas to pay AU$120m penalty for allegedly selling tickets for already cancelled flights

Qantas announced it has reached an agreement with the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) to settle the court proceedings filed in August last year. The allegations suggested that Qantas had advertised and sold tickets for over 8,000 flights that had already been cancelled in its internal system. These revelations led to the early retirement

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The 2024 Cento eVTOL drone © MightyFly

MightyFly obtains FAA flight corridor approval for large cargo eVTOL

The next-generation aviation start-up MightyFly asserts that it is the first company to be developing a large, autonomous eVTOL cargo drone, has received approval from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for a flight corridor. This approval marks a significant achievement for MightyFly, signifying a notable advancement in the realm of drone delivery services. The newly

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Ground breaking at Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford International Airport ©Pro Star Aviation

Pro Star Aviation commences construction on cutting-edge facility

Pro Star Aviation, has announced the commencement of construction on a new USD$12.4 million, 37,000 square-foot hangar and office complex at the Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford International Airport. The development encompasses a multi-bay aircraft maintenance hangar with a supporting mezzanine, alongside a 17,000-square-foot steel-framed office building. The hangar is designated to operate as a

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Lux-Airport and Luxair open the new aircraft maintenance hangar

Lux-Airport and Luxair has marked a significant moment in its collaborative journey with the unveiling of the new Luxair aircraft maintenance hangar. The official ceremony was graced by the presence of Mrs. Yuriko Backes, Minister of Defence, Mobility, Public Works, Gender Equality, and Diversity, alongside Mrs. Jacqueline Breuer, Mayor of Sandweiler. This new structure, spanning

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AirAsia of Capital A places bid for Sri Lanka’s national carrier

Capital A. Bhd, via its wholly-owned subsidiary AirAsia Consulting Sdn Bhd, has emerged as one of six bidders for acquiring shares in Sri Lanka’s national airline. A statement from Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Finance, Economic Stabilisation, and National Policies also identified Dharshaan Elite Investment Holding (Pvt) Ltd, FITS Aviation (Private) Ltd, Sherisha Technologies Private Ltd,

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