Werner Aero has announced the acquisition of an Airbus A320-200 aircraft, MSN 2874, from FTAI Aviation for teardown. This marks a strategic move to expand Werner Aero’s global inventory of high-quality aircraft components. The aircraft is set to be dismantled at Air Salvage International, based at Cotswold Airport in the United Kingdom. The teardown will
Air New Zealand is preparing to welcome the arrival of its latest Airbus A321neo aircraft, with the first of two jets set to land on home soil on June 4, 2025. The aircraft will complete an impressive 19,342-kilometre journey from the Airbus facility in Hamburg to Auckland, with scheduled stopovers in Muscat, Kuala Lumpur and
RECARO Aircraft Seating (RECARO) has announced a line fit collaboration with Thai Airways International (THAI) for the airline’s A321neo fleet. The agreement includes the delivery of 32 shipsets of the R3 economy-class seats, with the first shipset scheduled for delivery in the fourth quarter of 2025. This new seating programme will feature a refreshed trim
Deutsche Aircraft has revealed its first D328eco test aircraft, TAC 1, at its headquarters on the Airtech Campus in Oberpfaffenhofen. This milestone marks a major step forward in the development of sustainable regional aviation and underscores the company’s commitment to innovation, decarbonisation and connectivity. The unveiling follows the announcement of the initial fuselage cut at
Following a successful test flight, KF Aerospace has announced the completion of its first ATR 72-500F aircraft for Purolator’s British Columbia (BC) Feeder Network (Purolator). The aircraft, bearing manufacturer serial number MSN707, underwent a comprehensive passenger-to-freighter conversion over the past year at KF’s maintenance facility located at Kelowna International Airport (YLW). The aircraft has also
BOC Aviation has signed an agreement with Airbus S.A.S. to acquire nine new Airbus aircraft, consisting of six A320neo and three A321neo models. These aircraft have been placed on long-term leases with new customer Gulf Air. All aircraft will be equipped with CFM LEAP-1A engines and are scheduled for delivery beginning in 2025. “As a
Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) has signed agreements with two counterparties for the sale of approximately 75 aircraft in a move aimed at optimising its fleet composition and performance. While the financial terms of the transactions remain undisclosed, the strategic divestitures are part of the company’s ongoing efforts to streamline operations and align with targeted aircraft
Air Niugini, the national airline of Papua New Guinea, has placed a firm order for two additional Airbus A220-100 aircraft, reinforcing its fleet modernisation strategy. This latest deal follows an initial order for six A220 aircraft made in 2023 and brings the total number of aircraft on order from Airbus to eight. In addition to
Vertical Aerospace (Vertical), a global aerospace and technology company pioneering electric aviation, has announced the first-ever piloted wingborne flight of a winged electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft in open airspace. The landmark flight of the VX4 prototype, piloted by Chief Test Pilot Simon Davies, saw the aircraft take off, fly, and land like
Vietjet, Vietnam’s largest private airline, has placed an order for 20 Airbus A330-900 aircraft, marking a major step in its strategic growth plans over the next decade. The agreement was formalised in Hanoi, with Vietjet Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao and Airbus International President Wouter van Wersch signing the deal. The signing was witnessed by
