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Avian Inventory Management (AIM)

AVIAN Inventory Management acquires two Embraer ERJ-170s from Azorra

AVIAN Inventory Management (AIM), a division of AVIAN Component Solutions (ACS),a customised inventory capital solutions and financing services for the aviation industry, has successfully finalised the acquisition of two Embraer ERJ 170-100 LR aircraft from global lessor Azorra. Ian Gurekian, Founder and CEO of AVIAN Component Solutions, expressed, “Today marks a significant milestone for Avian,

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Embraer E195-E2 jets in Porter Airlines livery © Embraer

Porter Airlines expands fleet with 25 new Embraer E195-E2 jets

Porter Airlines has exercised its purchase rights to secure a firm order for 25 Embraer E195-E2 passenger jets, supplementing its existing 50 firm orders. The North American carrier plans to utilise these new aircraft to expand its renowned service to various destinations across North America. Valued at US$2.1 billion (£1.66 billion) at list price, this

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Ecojet has signed an agreement for up to 70 hydrogen-electric, zero-emission engines

Ecojet partners with ZeroAvia for a sustainable future

Ecojet, the newly launched airline with a vision to be the green flag carrier of Britain, has entered into a strategic agreement with ZeroAvia. The collaboration aims to see the deployment of up to 70 hydrogen-electric engines, marking a significant step towards achieving the world’s first electric airline status. While initially operating conventional aircraft on

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Final curtain for air taxi start-up Lilium; the insolvency administrator has sold the patents to Archer Aviation

Lilium receives EASA Design Organization Approval

Lilium, developer of the first all-electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) jet, has received Design Organization Approval from its primary regulatory authority, the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). The award marks a major milestone for Lilium, positioning it at the forefront of the industry as a company authorised to hold a type-certificate for an

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H135 helicopter

ÖAMTC Air Rescue orders two H135 helicopters

ÖAMTC Air Rescue and Airbus Helicopters have inked a new contract for two H135 helicopters during the third edition of European Rotors. The announcement follows an initial contract for five H135s signed at the end of 2020. ÖAMTC Air Rescue operates 31 H135 helicopters from 17 permanent bases and four additional winter bases in Austria.

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Business-class seats on Hi Fly's new Airbus A330-200 aircraft

Hi Fly expands fleet with additional Airbus A330-200s

Hi Fly, a leading wet-lease specialist and charter airline operating worldwide, has expanded its fleet with the addition of two Airbus A330-200 aircraft. Registered as 9H-HFJ and 9H-HFK, these modern and reliable acquisitions will further strengthen the company’s capabilities as a go-to organisation for airlines when they need additional capacity. The two A330-200 aircraft share

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Virgin Australia has ordered six additional Boeing 737 MAX-8 aircraft © AirTeamImages

Virgin Australia increases pipeline of 737 MAX-8 aircraft orders

Virgin Australia has increased its pipeline of new Boeing MAX-family aircraft, with six more MAX-8s scheduled for delivery in the second half of 2024, bringing the airline’s total number of MAX-8s to 14 and total planned latest-generation aircraft to 39. The new MAX-8 aircraft will reduce emissions by at least 15% per flight compared to

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Malaysia Airlines, commemorates the arrival of its first Boeing 737-8 aircraft with a launch ceremony held at Hangar 5, MAB Engineering Complex

ALC delivers first of 25 Boeing 737-8 aircraft to Malaysia Airlines Berhad

Air Lease Corporation (ALC) has announced the delivery of the first of 25 new Boeing 737-8 aircraft to Malaysia Airlines Berhad (MAB), from the company’s order book with Boeing. Featuring CFM LEAP 1B-27 engines, this new Boeing aircraft is the first Boeing 737-8 addition to Malaysia Airlines’ fleet. “We are thrilled to announce ALC’s first

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The deal for 48 Cessna Skyhawks was signed at the Dubai Airshow Chris Crow, VP of Piston Sales (r) and Marijus Ravoitis, CEO, BAA Training

BAA Training orders 48 Cessna Skyhawks

Textron Aviation has signed an agreement with BAA Training for the purchase of 48 Cessna Skyhawk aircraft, expected to be delivered in 2026. The deal, inked at the Dubai Airshow, substantially expands BAA Training’s existing fleet, offering increased capacity for students, streamlining the flight training process and ensuring an overall enhanced student experience.  “For over six decades, the Cessna Skyhawk

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