JSA promotes Jack Diskin to Senior Vice President, Head of Risk

Jackson Square Aviation (JSA), a full-service commercial aircraft lessor, has announced that Jack Diskin has been promoted to Senior Vice President, Head of Risk, effective June 1, 2024. Having joined JSA last year, Diskin brings a global perspective to risk management, has demonstrated strong leadership skills, and shown great enthusiasm in supporting JSA’s high-growth business. […]

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XTI Aerospace secures major order from Mesa Air Group

Aircraft & Engines

XTI Aerospace has released that Mesa Air Group (Mesa), the holding company of regional air carrier Mesa Airlines, is the purchaser under a previously disclosed conditional purchase order with XTI Aircraft Company (XTI), a wholly owned subsidiary of XTI Aerospace, for up to 100 TriFan 600 aircraft. The TriFan 600 is a fixed-wing, vertical lift

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Safran opens new LEAP engine MRO workshop in Brussels

MRO & Production

Safran Aircraft Engine Services Brussels, a subsidiary of Safran Aircraft Engines, has inaugurated a new MRO workshop for LEAP engines in the Brussels airport zone. Safran Aircraft Engines has invested €24 million (US$26 million) in the construction of the 8,500 m² workshop, which will enhance its global MRO network and support the ramp-up of LEAP

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Liebherr’s 3D printed flex shaft for the Airbus A350 high-lift system

Liebherr-Aerospace advances additive manufacturing for Airbus A350

MRO & Production

Liebherr-Aerospace has taken a significant step forward in the additive manufacturing of complex parts for aerospace applications. The first-tier supplier has successfully integrated a 3-D printed flex shaft into the Airbus A350 high-lift system. This unit has been approved by both Airbus and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) for serial production. Liebherr-Aerospace continues

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Airbus A321neo in SMBC Aviation Capital livery

SMBC Aviation Capital reports record financial year results

Financial

Aircraft leasing company SMBC Aviation Capital, has posted its results for the financial year ended March 31, 2024. The company reported a record profit before tax of US$460 million, marking a 35% increase year-on-year, before exceptional items. Including insurance settlement proceeds of US$756 million, the profit before tax rose to US$1.2 billion. Lease revenue grew

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MTU Maintenance Canada marks milestone with 1,500th shop visit

MRO & Production

MTU Maintenance Canada has celebrated the completion of its 1,500th shop visit, marking this milestone with the redelivery of a V2500-A5 engine operated by Spirit Airlines. The V2500, especially the -A5 model and its -E5 military variant, has become a cornerstone of MTU Maintenance Canada’s services. The company holds worldwide exclusivity for working on the

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Klaus Roewe (l) CEO of Lilium and Yong Ni (l), a representative of the Bao’an District © Lilium

Lilium establishes APAC regional HQ in Bao’an District

MRO & Production

Lilium has signed a collaboration agreement with the Shenzhen-based Bao’an District. Under the agreement, Lilium has established its [APAC] regional headquarters in the district through its recently created Chinese entity (力翎航空), meaning “Powerful Wing”. The collaboration will position Lilium as an active and contributing industry player in the region’s low-altitude economy, fostering relationships with local

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Bill Kircher named CEO of CTS Engines

People

CTS Engines (CTS), an independent jet engine maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) provider, has named Bill Kircher, currently Executive Vice Chairman of CTS, to the expanded role of Chief Executive Officer and Executive Vice Chairman. He succeeds Vesa Paukkeri, who will be transitioning to the role of Chief Commercial Officer, based in Helsinki, Finland, to

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The work done at the TTC benefits global and regional commercial customers, including Turkish Airlines, Pegasus Airlines and SunExpres © Turkish Airlines

GE Aerospace opens new TTC in İstanbul

MRO & Production

GE Aerospace has inaugurated a new İstanbul location for its Türkiye Technology Centre (TTC), building on its five-decade commitment to Türkiye’s economic development and the growth of its aviation sector. The new campus will house nearly 400 highly skilled GE Aerospace engineers and technicians, deepening GE Aerospace’s existing engineering, innovation, research and manufacturing capabilities in

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Former Kahala Aviation Group relaunched as K2 Aviation © K2 Aviation

Kahala Aviation Group relaunches as K2 Aviation

Other News

Kahala Aviation Group, a prominent aircraft lessor in the aviation industry since the early 2000s, has announced its relaunch under the new brand name K2 Aviation. Building on a legacy of experience and providing unique solutions for lessors, airlines, and capital partners, K2 Aviation is set to re-enter the market with a strategic focus on

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JSA promotes Jack Diskin to Senior Vice President, Head of Risk

XTI Aerospace secures major order from Mesa Air Group

Safran opens new LEAP engine MRO workshop in Brussels

Liebherr-Aerospace advances additive manufacturing for Airbus A350

SMBC Aviation Capital reports record financial year results

MTU Maintenance Canada marks milestone with 1,500th shop visit

Lilium establishes APAC regional HQ in Bao’an District

Bill Kircher named CEO of CTS Engines

GE Aerospace opens new TTC in İstanbul

Kahala Aviation Group relaunches as K2 Aviation

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