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ZeroAvia and KLM work on hydrogen-electric flight demonstration

July 25, 2024

ZeroAvia and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (KLM) have announced they will work towards a demonstration flight using ZeroAvia’s ZA2000 zero-emission, hydrogen-electric engines for large regional turboprops. Hydrogen-electric engines use hydrogen in fuel cells to generate electricity, which powers electric motors to turn the aircraft’s propellers. The only emission is low-temperature water vapour, leading to an

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Rendering of PHA-ZE 100 amphibious aircraft in Seaplane Asia livery © JEKTA

JEKTA Switzerland and Seaplane Asia ink deal for 14 PHA-ZE 100 aircraft

July 24, 2024

JEKTA Switzerland, the developer of the zero-emissions PHA-ZE 100 amphibious aircraft, has signed an agreement with Seaplane Asia to add 14 PHA-ZE 100 aircraft to the Southeast Asian operator’s fleet. With its electric and hydrogen propulsion systems, the arrangement supports Seaplane Asia’s commitment to delivering environmentally friendly operations, business growth, and an affordable transport option

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Air Tahiti ATR 72-600 © ATR

Air Tahiti orders additional four ATR 72-600s

July 24, 2024

ATR has signed an order for four ATR 72-600 aircraft with Air Tahiti, along with an eight-year global maintenance agreement (GMA). Deliveries of the new aircraft are scheduled between 2025 and 2028, highlighting Air Tahiti’s long-term vision and confidence in ATR’s products for connecting and serving the archipelago’s communities responsibly. As a dedicated user of

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Vietjet has signed a TotalCare agreement for its fleet of 40 Trent 7000 engines © Rolls-Royce

Rolls-Royce and Vietjet sign TotalCare agreement

July 24, 2024

Rolls-Royce has signed a TotalCare service agreement with Vietjet for the fleet of 40 Trent 7000 engines that will power 20 Airbus A330neo aircraft. The engine order was announced at the Singapore Airshow in February this year. The agreement will complement the airline’s existing TotalCare coverage of its Trent 700-powered A330ceo fleet. TotalCare is designed

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Representatives from NAC and CFM International © NAC

NAC orders ten LEAP-1A engines for Airbus A321neo fleet

July 24, 2024

Lessor Nordic Aviation Capital (NAC) has placed an order for ten LEAP-1A engines to power five Airbus A321neo-family aircraft. The agreement also includes options for two additional LEAP-powered A321neo-family aircraft. Norman C.T. Liu, President and CEO of NAC, commented, “We are pleased to sign our first direct order with CFM, further strengthening our relationship with

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GE Aerospace signs engine orders with American and EVA Air

July 24, 2024

GE Aerospace and American Airlines (American) have finalised an order for 180 CF34-8E engines, plus spares, to power American’s fleet of 90 new Embraer 175 regional jets. “The CF34 engine has a long track record of success with American Airlines, and we’re grateful the American team is putting its trust in us again,” said Russell

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SKY Airline becomes a first-time Pratt & Whitney customer © Pratt & Whitney

SKY Airline selects GTF engines for Airbus A321XLR fleet

July 24, 2024

Chilean-based SKY Airline has entered into a memorandum of understanding to select the Pratt & Whitney GTF engine to power ten firm Airbus A321XLR aircraft, with options for 29 Airbus A320neo and A321neo aircraft. With this selection, the airline becomes a first-time Pratt & Whitney customer. “This selection is a testament to SKY Airline’s confidence

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Rendering of Virgin Atlantic Airbus A330 aircraft © Airbus

Virgin Atlantic completes fleet transformation with order for seven A330s

July 23, 2024

Virgin Atlantic has placed a firm order for seven additional A330neo aircraft as part of its broader fleet transformation initiative. This new agreement increases Virgin Atlantic’s total commitment to the A330neo to 19 aircraft, enhancing its operational economics. The announcement was made during the Farnborough Airshow aboard Virgin Atlantic’s A330neo, named ‘Ruby Rebel’ and registered

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JAL has finalised an order for 20 A350-900s and 11 A321neo aircraft © Airbus

Japan Airlines finalises Airbus aircraft order at Farnborough Air Show

July 23, 2024

Japan Airlines (JAL) has finalised a firm order with Airbus for 20 A350-900 wide-body aircraft and 11 single-aisle A321neo aircraft, cementing a commitment initially announced earlier this year. The order was confirmed at the Farnborough Air Show 2024 during a signing ceremony featuring Yukio Nakagawa, Executive Officer and Senior Vice President of Procurement at Japan

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Image of a Cassio jet in Global Sky livery © VoltAero

Global Sky pre-orders 15 Cassio electric-hybrid aircraft

July 23, 2024

Global Sky has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with VoltAero for the pre-order of 15 Cassio aircraft, positioning itself as a potential launch customer in Southeast Asia for VoltAero’s family of electric-hybrid aeroplanes. The agreement was announced at the opening of the Farnborough International Airshow in the UK. It enables the two companies to collaborate

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