StandardAero receives CAAC approval for LEAP MRO in China

StandardAero’s Texas engine overhaul centre has received maintenance organisation approval from the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) for the CFM International LEAP-1A and LEAP-1B turbofan engines. This approval allows StandardAero to meet the maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) requirements of operators in China, where more than 1,200 LEAP-1A and LEAP-1B engines are currently in […]

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STARLUX Airlines doubles A350F order with Airbus

Aircraft & Engines

STARLUX Airlines of Taiwan has placed a firm order with Airbus for an additional five A350F freighters, doubling its initial order from last year. The new A350F fleet will be operated by STARLUX Cargo on some of the world’s busiest freight routes. “The cargo market is set to become a key element in our business

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GE Aerospace secures order for 210 T700 engines

Military & Defense

GE Aerospace has secured an order for 210 T700 engines to power 96 Boeing AH-64E Apache Guardian helicopters for the Polish Armed Forces. This order follows a cooperation agreement signed in August 2024 between GE Aerospace and the Polish Ministry of National Defence. Under the agreement, Military Aviation Works in Deblin (WZL-1) will provide licensed

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Florian Kruse, CEO of Evia Aero (l) and William Hynett, Chief Executive at Britten-Norman (r)

Evia Aero and Britten-Norman sign LoI for 15 Islander aircraft

Aircraft & Engines

Evia Aero, a pioneering German company committed to revolutionising European travel through sustainable and carbon-neutral aviation, has signed a letter of intent (LoL) with Britten-Norman to purchase 15 new Britten-Norman Islander aircraft. Deliveries of the 15 Islander aircraft are set to begin in early 2027. Following delivery, the aircraft will be converted into zero-emissions platforms,

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Atlantic Aviation takes over Ferrovial Vertiports

Other News

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

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Yoichi Hirotani has been appointed President and CEO of Daiwa Airborne

Operational launch of “Daiwa Airborne”

Other News

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

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Lufthansa Group to recruit 10,000 employees in 2025

Other News

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

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Southwest Airlines has finalised a sale-and-leaseback agreement with BBAM for 36 Boeing 737-800 aircraft

Southwest Airlines secures sale-and-leaseback deal with BBAM

Aircraft & Engines

Southwest Airlines has finalised a sale-and-leaseback agreement with BBAM for 36 Boeing 737-800 aircraft. The aircraft will now be owned and leased back to Southwest by Incline Aviation III, BBAM’s third flagship aviation investment fund. This landmark transaction forms part of Southwest’s “Southwest. Even Better.” plan, unveiled during Investor Day in September. By monetising surplus

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Gareth Parkin has been appointed as Ontic's new global CFO

Ontic prepares for growth with appointment of new CFO

People

Ontic, a prominent provider of complex engineered parts for the global aerospace and defence industries, has announced the appointment of Gareth Parkin as its new global Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Parkin will officially take on the role on February 14, 2025, following a comprehensive transition period with the outgoing CFO, Toby Woolrych. Based at Ontic’s

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flydocs will digitise and optimise the records and asset management of Avianca's fleet of over 140 aircraft © flydocs

Avianca teams up with Flydocs to digitise fleet records

Information Technology

Flydocs has entered a five-year agreement with Avianca, Latin America’s largest airline, to digitise and optimise the records and asset management of its fleet of over 140 aircraft. As part of this partnership, the airline will implement flydocs’ enhanced Digital Records Management (DRM) platform, integrating it seamlessly into its operations. This collaboration complements Avianca’s existing

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StandardAero receives CAAC approval for LEAP MRO in China

STARLUX Airlines doubles A350F order with Airbus

GE Aerospace secures order for 210 T700 engines

Evia Aero and Britten-Norman sign LoI for 15 Islander aircraft

Atlantic Aviation takes over Ferrovial Vertiports

Operational launch of “Daiwa Airborne”

Lufthansa Group to recruit 10,000 employees in 2025

Southwest Airlines secures sale-and-leaseback deal with BBAM

Ontic prepares for growth with appointment of new CFO

Avianca teams up with Flydocs to digitise fleet records

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