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Aircraft & Engines

Tecnam P2010 aircraft © Tecnam

US Aviation Academy expands fleet with 38 Tecnam aircraft

Tecnam and US Aviation Academy have announced the expansion of the Academy’s training fleet with the acquisition of 38 new aircraft. The fleet will include the Tecnam P2010, powered by the Lycoming IO-360, and the P2006T MKII, powered by the Rotax 912S3. Deliveries will take place from now until the first quarter of 2026, with

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H125 helicopter

H125 gains FAA certification for single pilot IFR capability

The H125’s single pilot instrument flight rules (IFR) capability has been certified by the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), paving the way for first deliveries in 2025 from Airbus Helicopters‘ assembly line in Columbus, Mississippi. This new feature, developed in collaboration with Moog’s Genesys Aerosystems, comprises an upgraded cockpit and a new autopilot, along with

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Ribbon-cutting ceremony at the new facility in Dubai © Kühne+Nagel

Kuehne+Nagel opens Rolls-Royce aircraft engine hub in Dubai

Kuehne+Nagel UAE has inaugurated a purpose-built hub in Dubai to streamline the delivery of Rolls-Royce aircraft engines across the Middle East. Rolls-Royce, a prominent global supplier of aircraft engines for civil aerospace, operates distribution centres in the Netherlands, the U.S., and the U.K. The expansion of its UAE facility is part of preparations for the

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Norwegian will buy ten Boeing 737-800 aircraft currently leased within its fleet

Norwegian to acquire ten Boeing 737-800 aircraft to strengthen fleet strategy

Norwegian has announced an agreement to purchase ten Boeing 737-800 aircraft currently leased within its fleet, with the transaction expected to close in the first quarter of 2025. The acquisition, made on favourable terms, marks a key step in securing Norwegian’s future fleet. The deal will enhance financial flexibility, align with the airline’s long-term strategy,

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Air France has taken delivery of one A350-900 aircraft from ACG © AirTeamImages

Aviation Capital Group delivers Airbus A350-900 to Air France

Aviation Capital Group (ACG), a global aircraft asset manager, has delivered one Airbus A350-900 aircraft on long-term lease to Air France. The aircraft, powered by Rolls-Royce Trent XWB Turbofan engines, is part of a multi-aircraft sale-leaseback transaction between ACG and Air France. This delivery marks ACG’s first lease agreement with an airline to include sustainability-linked

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Colorful Guizhou Airlines has taken delivery of its second Airbus A320

Colorful Guizhou Airlines receives Airbus A320neo with new cabin design

CDB Aviation has delivered an Airbus A320-251N to Colorful Guizhou Airlines, marking the introduction of the carrier’s new cabin design, Head of Version by Colorful Guizhou Airlines. The upgraded cabin aims to enhance passenger comfort and provide an improved onboard experience. The delivery ceremony took place in Toulouse, France, on February 27, 2025, with CDB

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Catalyst advanced turboprop engine

GE Aerospace Catalyst turboprop engine receives FAA certification

GE Aerospace‘s Catalyst turboprop engine has received certification from the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The FAR (Federal Aviation Regulation) Part 33 certification involved over 23 engines and more than 190 component tests. Catalyst is the first clean-sheet, centreline advanced turboprop engine of the 21st century and the first in its class to be certified

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Bombardier Challenger 3500 jet © Bombardier

Bombardier Challenger 3500 marks milestone with 1,000th delivery

Bombardier has reached a significant milestone with the delivery of its 1,000th super-midsize aircraft, marking a major achievement in business aviation. The Challenger 3500 aircraft was delivered to JM Family Enterprises, a long-standing Bombardier customer, during a special ceremony at Bombardier’s Challenger delivery centre in Montréal. Éric Martel, President and CEO of Bombardier, highlighted the

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The Pratt & Whitney GTF Advantage™ engine powering the Airbus A320neo aircraft

Pratt & Whitney GTF Advantage engine gains FAA certification

Pratt & Whitney has released that its GTF Advantage engine has received type certification from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for the Airbus A320neo family. The GTF Advantage is the latest engine from the GTF family to achieve certification, offering 4-8% more take-off thrust, enabling higher payload capacity and longer range. This advancement opens

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E190-E2 aircraft in ANA livery © Embraer

ANA orders 15 Embraer E190-E2 aircraft to enhance fleet

ANA Holdings (ANA) has placed an order for 15 Embraer E190-E2 aircraft, with options for an additional five, as part of its ongoing fleet renewal plan. The fuel-efficient and cost-effective aircraft will help strengthen ANA’s domestic connectivity while enhancing passenger comfort and space. Deliveries are scheduled to begin in 2028. Embraer’s Chief Commercial Officer, Martyn

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