Cirium and Aerlytix partner to revolutionise aviation finance analytics

Cirium and Aerlytix partner to transform aviation finance analytics

Cirium, the trusted source of aviation analytics, has announced a new partnership with Aerlytix. This collaboration will enhance data analytics capabilities for financial service providers and lessors, delivering broader insights and enabling faster, more accessible asset and risk management scenario views and reporting. With increasing pressure on the aviation industry to provide more frequent reports […]

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AMOS LMM has been implemented at Swiss International Air Lines

SWISS to modernise maintenance processes with AMOS LMM

Information Technology

Swiss AviationSoftware (Swiss-AS) has announced the successful implementation of its AMOS Line Maintenance Manager (LMM) at Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS). This marks an important milestone in SWISS’ journey towards optimising digital maintenance processes and increasing operational efficiency. The AMOS LMM module is designed to streamline line maintenance operations for supervisors, providing a user-friendly platform

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Qantas has opened its Brisbane Engineering Academy to train future aircraft engineers

Qantas opens Brisbane Engineering Academy

Other News

The Flying Kangaroo’s new Engineering Academy has officially opened its doors in Brisbane as of January 20, welcoming its first intake of apprentices. The Academy will play a key role in training the next generation of aircraft engineers through a revamped programme developed by Qantas in collaboration with Aviation Australia. The updated curriculum aims to

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Airbus H225M helicopters in flight © Airbus

French Armament General Directorate takes delivery of H225M helicopters

Military & Defense

The French Armament General Directorate (DGA) has taken delivery of the first two H225M helicopters from Airbus. These helicopters are part of an order for eight placed in 2021. They will be operated by the French Air and Space Force, replacing ageing Pumas currently stationed overseas in French territories, including French Guiana, Djibouti and New

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Hi Fly has successfully ferried Global Airlines’ A380 from Germany to Portugal © Hi Fly

Hi Fly ferries first Global Airlines’ A380 to Portugal

Other News

The Hi Fly team has successfully ferried the first Global Airlines Airbus A380-841, registered as 9H-GLOBL, from Dresden, Germany, to Beja, Portugal, over a distance of 1,240 nautical miles. The three-hour journey was commanded by Carlos Mirpuri, Vice-Chairman of the Hi Fly Group, who had previously led similar missions, including flights from Mojave Desert Airport

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GE Aerospace names Blaire Shoor as Head of Investor Relations

People

GE Aerospace has announced the appointment of Blaire Shoor as Head of Investor Relations. In this role, Shoor will oversee the communication of GE Aerospace’s vision to its shareholders and the financial community. Shoor brings over a decade of experience at GE Aerospace to this pivotal position. Rahul Ghai, Chief Financial Officer at GE Aerospace,

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Challenge Group has signed lease agreements with AerCap for two B777-300ERSFs

Challenge Group to lease two Boeing 777-300ERSFs from AerCap

Aircraft & Engines

Challenge Group announced at a press conference at its headquarters in Malta last week, its leasing of two additional Boeing 777-300ERSF converted freighters from AerCap. This makes Challenge Group the first European operator of these aircraft, often referred to as the “Big Twins.” These passenger-to-freighter conversions are distinguished by their enhanced cargo capacity and superior

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Italian flagship carrier ITA Airways is now part of the Lufthansa Group

ITA Airways joins Lufthansa Group as fifth network airline

Financial

The Italian airline ITA Airways is now a member of the Lufthansa Group. The Italian Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) and Europe’s leading aviation group finalised the transaction on January 17, granting the Lufthansa Group a 41% stake in ITA Airways. The remaining 59% of the airline will initially remain under the ownership of

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Avolon completes acquisition of Castlelake Aviation

Financial

Avolon, the aviation finance company, has successfully completed its acquisition of Castlelake Aviation from Castlelake L.P.’s aviation platform. The transaction, which was first disclosed on September 13, 2024, includes a substantial portfolio comprising 106 aircraft currently on lease, as well as commitments for ten new-technology aircraft. This strategic acquisition significantly enhances Avolon’s already impressive fleet,

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FSG will equip SriLankan aircraft with its new EFB provision solution

SriLankan Airlines orders FSG’s new EFB provision solution

MRO & Production

Fokker Services Group (FSG) has secured an order from SriLankan Airlines to equip its entire fleet of Airbus A320s and A330s with a newly designed Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) provision solution. The solution includes a pivot mount, USB-C outlet and a DC-DC converter. With this order, SriLankan Airlines becomes the launch customer for FSG’s upgraded

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