RECARO Aircraft Seating has announced a landmark partnership with China Southern Airlines, which becomes the first airline in mainland China to select the latest R3 economy-class seats for its new Airbus A350-900 aircraft. The agreement will see RECARO’s state-of-the-art R3 seats installed across ten aircraft, with deliveries scheduled to begin in the third quarter of
Diehl Aviation has officially moved into its newly completed facility in Querétaro, Mexico, marking a significant step in its expansion across the Americas. The move, completed on schedule in March 2025, signals the start of the production ramp-up phase and the on-site preparation of workforce and operations, with the formal opening of the site planned
Deutsche Aircraft has reached a major milestone in its development of the D328eco® regional aircraft, with the cornerstone laid for the new final assembly line (FAL) at Leipzig/Halle Airport. The ceremony marks a pivotal step in the journey towards serial production of the D328eco, a next-generation turboprop aircraft designed to offer high efficiency and environmental
Air Seychelles, the national carrier of the Republic of Seychelles, has selected Airbus’ flight hour services – Fleet Technical Management (FTM) to optimise the performance and operational efficiency of its Airbus A320neo fleet. This strategic agreement is aimed at improving reliability, reducing maintenance costs and ensuring high safety and airworthiness standards. Through the partnership, Airbus
TP Aerospace has signed a new Land For Less (LFL) programme with Dubai-based cargo airline, SolitAir. The programme will support the airline’s current and future B737NG fleet expansion, providing a comprehensive supply of wheels and brakes. SolitAir plans to expand its operations to 14 aircraft, with activities extending beyond Dubai. With TP Aerospace’s ready-to-go inventory,
Korean Air plans to invest KRW 1.2 trillion in the construction of a cutting-edge Urban Air Mobility (UAM) and Aviation Safety R&D Centre in Bucheon, Gyeonggi Province. The ambitious initiative marks a major step in the airline’s long-term vision to lead future mobility and aerospace innovation in South Korea, with the facility set to become
flynas, the low-cost Saudi air carrier, has announced the signing of an agreement with Safran, the prominent manufacturer of aircraft seats for both crew and passengers. The deal will see the next 60 new A320neo aircraft joining the flynas fleet fitted with the latest-generation seats, setting a new benchmark for comfort and convenience in low-cost
All Nippon Airways (ANA), Japan’s largest airline, will be the first company in Asia to utilise AeroSHARK, the fuel-saving riblet film developed by Lufthansa Technik and BASF, on its Boeing 777 passenger aircraft. Furthermore, ANA will be the first airline worldwide to operate the Boeing 777 equipped with this technology on both cargo and passenger
Elbe Flugzeugwerke (EFW), centre of excellence for Airbus freighter conversions, has signed an agreement with Confity Capital Partners (Confity), a UAE-based growth equity and investment firm, for a multi-aircraft order under its Airbus A330 Passenger-to-Freighter (P2F) programme. This order forms part of a new partnership between Confity and EFW to introduce EFW’s wide-body Airbus P2F
Embraer has concluded an official visit to Morocco to evaluate the country’s aerospace supply chain, following a recent memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed between the Moroccan Government and Embraer to explore potential collaborative projects. Embraer sees considerable opportunities for business and industrial collaboration, as both Brazil and the Kingdom of Morocco share a strong commitment
