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EUROCONTROL and JAA TO are strengthening their strategic collaboration to enhance aviation training

EUROCONTROL and JAA Training Organisation form partnership

January 14, 2025

EUROCONTROL’s Aviation Learning Centre (ALC) and the JAA Training Organisation (JAA TO) have formalised a strategic partnership to enhance aviation training and address industry challenges. This collaboration, established through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), aims to deliver comprehensive and innovative learning programmes, combining EUROCONTROL’s expertise in air traffic management (ATM) with JAA TO’s strong foundation

Representatives from Honeywell and NXP at CES 2025

Honeywell and NXP to revolutionise autonomous flight

January 13, 2025

Honeywell and NXP Semiconductors N.V. announced at CES 2025 an enhanced partnership that aims to drive innovation in aviation and lay the groundwork for autonomous flight. This collaboration builds on their 2024 partnership, which focused on optimising building management systems to securely monitor and control energy usage. The new venture will integrate Honeywell’s deep aerospace

EASA issued a new safety guidance for Russian airspace after the crash of an Azerbaijan Airlines plane

EASA issues new safety bulletin for Russian Airspace

January 10, 2025

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has issued a new Conflict Zone Information Bulletin (CZIB) concerning the airspace of the Russian Federation. This bulletin, effective immediately, aims to enhance flight safety as Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine continues to pose significant risks. The updated bulletin replaces CZIB 2022-01R10, expanding the scope of safety recommendations.

AeroCore becomes engine foam wash provider for Delta and Endeavor Air

January 10, 2025

Delta Air Lines and Endeavor Air have entered into a ten-year partnership with AeroCore Technologies, naming the company as their exclusive engine foam wash provider. The agreement introduces AeroCore’s globally patented Nucleated Foam Technology to restore engine performance, enhance fuel efficiency, reduce carbon emissions, and save on maintenance time for the majority of Delta and

Atlantic Aviation takes over Ferrovial Vertiports

January 9, 2025

Atlantic Aviation has revealed its acquisition of Ferrovial Vertiports, previously owned by global infrastructure company Ferrovial. This move reinforces Atlantic Aviation’s dedication to developing sustainable infrastructure for advanced air mobility (AAM) operations. By integrating expertise in electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) infrastructure with its established position in the FBO (fixed-base operator) sector, the company

Yoichi Hirotani has been appointed President and CEO of Daiwa Airborne

Operational launch of “Daiwa Airborne”

January 9, 2025

Daiwa Securities Group and Airborne Capital Limited Strengthen Aircraft Leasing Partnership Daiwa Securities Group Inc. (Daiwa Securities Group) has announced the successful completion of payment procedures for the acquisition of common shares and non-voting preferred shares of the Japanese subsidiary of Airborne Capital Limited ( Airborne). This follows the reorganisation of Airborne Capital Japan GK

The Lufthansa Group plans to recruit 10,000 employees in 2025

Lufthansa Group to recruit 10,000 employees in 2025

January 8, 2025

The Lufthansa Group has announced plans to recruit approximately 10,000 new employees in 2025, spanning a wide range of professions. This includes more than 2,000 flight attendants, 1,400 ground operations staff, 1,300 technical experts and 1,200 administrative personnel. Additionally, around 800 pilots will be hired across the Group. Over half of the recruitment will take

ECS Group signs TCM contract with JetSMART Airlines

January 7, 2025

ECS Group has inked a total cargo management (TCM) contract with JetSMART Airlines, South America’s low-cost carrier group. The contract, which began on January 1, 2025, marks the first-ever TCM agreement with a regional airline in South America. JetSMART Airlines operates under four national air operator certificates (AOCs)—in Chile, Colombia, Peru, and Argentina—covering extensive domestic

easyJet trials lightweight paint to cut fuel use

January 6, 2025

easyJet has become the first airline globally to trial an innovative lightweight paint, developed in collaboration with Mankiewicz Aviation Coatings, aimed at reducing fuel consumption. The new system uses less paint to create the iconic easyJet livery, reducing the coating weight by 27 kg per aircraft. The solution has already been applied to 38 aircraft

Wafra closes acquisition of Aquila Air Capital

December 17, 2024

Engine lessor Aquila Air Capital (Aquila) has released that Wafra Inc. (Wafra), a New York-based, global alternative asset manager, has completed the acquisition of its platform from Warburg Pincus. Wafra entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a controlling interest in Aquila on October 18, 2024. Since then, Wafra has received all customary regulatory approvals

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