Avincis, Europe’s largest emergency aerial services operator, has signed a new agreement with Airbus Helicopters for up to 15 additional H145 helicopters, reinforcing its commitment to critical aviation services across the continent. The aircraft will be deployed throughout Avincis’ extensive European network, enhancing operations in the Nordic region, Italy and Spain. The new helicopters will
K2 Aviation has completed the acquisition of two Boeing 737-800 Boeing converted freighters (BCFs) from Aircastle, marking the entry into the dedicated freighter aircraft sector. The aircraft are currently leased to ASL Airlines and operated by ASL Airlines Belgium and ASL Airlines France. The transaction also establishes a new customer relationship for K2 Aviation, further
Azorra has delivered the first of two ATR 72-600 aircraft to Loganair, the UK’s largest regional airline, marking the start of a new customer partnership and further expanding Azorra’s presence across the UK and European regional aviation markets. The twin-engine turboprop will support Loganair’s extensive route network, helping to enhance air connectivity for communities across
easyJet has added its 100th Airbus A320neo-family aircraft to its fleet, reinforcing its commitment to modernisation and lower-emission operations. The aircraft was handed over in Hamburg, Germany, and joins easyJet’s all-Airbus fleet, which now stands at 359 aircraft. The delivery reflects the airline’s continued investment in newer, more fuel-efficient technology as part of its long-term
German aircraft manufacturer General Atomics AeroTec Systems (GA-ATS) has secured the first sale of its Do228 NXT, following the successful roll-out and maiden flight of the new-generation aircraft. The launch customer is a non-governmental organisation involved in humanitarian operations, which has chosen to remain anonymous for operational reasons. Designed as a multi-role platform, the Do228
Azorra has completed the acquisition of 12 Airbus A220-300 aircraft from EGYPTAIR, marking a key milestone in the carrier’s fleet transformation programme. The aircraft were purchased in February 2024 as part of EGYPTAIR’s strategic fleet renewal efforts. The twelfth and final aircraft has now been delivered to Breeze Airways. Capt. Ahmed Adel, Chairman and CEO
Honeywell has delivered the first three TPE331-12B turboprop engines for Hindustan Aeronautics Limited’s (HAL) HTT-40 basic trainer aircraft programme. The delivery supports the Indian Air Force’s HTT-40 programme and aligns with India’s wider efforts to strengthen domestic aerospace manufacturing, assembly and long-term support capabilities. The TPE331-12B engine brings a proven track record to the HTT-40,
Aero-Dienst GmbH, a wholly owned subsidiary of ADAC SE, will add a second Bombardier Challenger 650 aircraft to its fleet for dedicated medevac operations. The aircraft will support ADAC’s global patient repatriation and air ambulance services, building on the established partnership between Bombardier Defense and Aero-Dienst/ADAC. The addition further reinforces their shared focus on high-quality
Airbus Helicopters has secured a contract from Romania’s Ministry of Internal Affairs for 12 multirole helicopters, comprising seven H160s and five H145s, under the European Union’s Security Action for Europe (SAFE) initiative. The investment is aimed at strengthening Romania’s civil protection, emergency response and public safety capabilities while supporting wider European security and rescue frameworks.
Britten-Norman has reached a significant stage in its effort to restore full Islander aircraft production to the UK, with the first aircraft from its reshored manufacturing line now 75% complete at the company’s Bembridge facility on the Isle of Wight. The aircraft, destined for the Falkland Islands Government Air Service (FIGAS), will be the first
