Textron Aviation has announced the first delivery of its twin-engine, large-utility turboprop, the Cessna SkyCourier, into Canada. The freighter variant of the aircraft has been delivered to Air Bravo Corporation, a passenger, cargo, and air ambulance flight service provider operating from Thunder Bay, Sudbury, Barrie, and Meaford, Ontario. Air Bravo will use the aircraft to
Safran Electrical & Power has reached a ground-breaking milestone with the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) certifying its ENGINeUS 100 motor – the first-ever electric motor approved to power next-generation air mobility. The certification follows an extensive testing campaign, including 1,500 hours of motor certification tests and over 100 flight hours in real-world conditions.
The Milestone Aviation Group Limited (Milestone), a prominent leader in helicopter leasing, has announced that it has been awarded the contract for the purchase and lease-back of five new Leonardo AW189 helicopters with Equinor Energy AS (Equinor), a supplier of energy to Europe and the largest oil and gas operator on the Norwegian Continental Shelf.
Boeing has delivered the first of four 787 Dreamliners to TAAG Angola Airlines, featuring the airline’s new livery. The fuel-efficient 787-9 will support TAAG’s fleet modernisation strategy and enhance its long-haul operations, enabling the airline to connect more passengers and cargo to Angola using one of the industry’s most advanced commercial aircraft. The airline’s first
GE Aerospace has announced the successful completion of initial ground runs for the T901 engine on a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter at Sikorsky’s West Palm Beach facility. This milestone marks a key advancement in the improved turbine engine programme’s Black Hawk testing. The ground runs validated the performance of all critical systems, including fuel,
Airbus Helicopters achieved significant progress in 2024, recording 455 gross orders (net: 450) from 182 customers across 42 countries, demonstrating steady market growth. Delivering 361 helicopters during the year, the company secured a preliminary 57% share of the civil and parapublic market. The Super Puma programme excelled across civil, parapublic and military markets, with 58
SkyWorks Holdings (Skyworks) has announced a series of completed transactions and new engagements during the fourth quarter of 2024, reflecting its growing influence across its advisory and asset management platforms. Among its latest engagements, the company is advising a prominent North American network airline on a potential acquisition of on-lease aircraft. Additionally, SkyWorks is working
Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) has announced the signing of a definitive agreement with K2 Aviation, a specialist investor in mid- to end-of-life aircraft. The deal involves the sale of seven Airbus and Boeing aircraft currently leased to six airline customers. As part of the agreement, DAE will also provide ongoing servicing for the assets sold.
Broward Aviation Services (BAS), a specialised aircraft parts provider, has acquired a Boeing 737NG aircraft (MSN 32798) from AerCap. The dismantling of the aircraft, previously operated by South Korean carrier t’way Air, will take place at the AerCap Materials facility at Greenwood-Leflore County Airport in Mississippi and will be completed by mid-February. Approximately 800 desirable
Falko has released a summary of its Q4 and full-year 2024 portfolio activity, highlighting robust performance and increased transaction volumes. In Q4 2024, Falko expanded its portfolio by adding nine aircraft through the completion of the E-Jet portfolio acquisition from Nordic Aviation Capital (NAC). Concurrently, the company sold 12 aircraft and two CF34 engines, including
