Emirates has revealed plans to completely refurbish another 43 A380s and 28 Boeing 777 aircraft, expanding its retrofit programme to encompass 191 aircraft. The initial scheme aimed for 120 aircraft – 67 A380s and 53 777s – to undergo full refurbishment. The Boeing 777 remains the backbone of the Emirates fleet, while the A380 stands […]
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Air Transport Services Group (ATSG), a provider of medium wide-body cargo aircraft leasing, air cargo transportation, and associated services, has revealed an agreement to operate ten additional Boeing 767 freighters for Amazon.com Services in the Amazon Air network, by the conclusion of 2024. The operating agreement, under which ATSG’s airlines will operate these aircraft, will
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India’s premier airline, IndiGo, has confirmed an order for 30 Airbus A350-900 aircraft, marking a significant expansion in its international network towards long-haul destinations. India, boasting the title of the world’s fastest-growing major aviation market, stands on the cusp of an imminent surge in international travel, propelled by economic advancement and escalating household incomes. The
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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has initiated a fresh probe into Boeing, this time focusing on inspections concerning its 787 Dreamliner jets. CNN reported that investigators are delving into whether Boeing personnel neglected some quality inspections on its fleet of 787 aircraft, the FAA disclosed on Monday. The investigation aims to ascertain whether the inspections
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magniX, the driving force behind the electric aviation revolution, disclosed the appointment of Reed Macdonald as Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Macdonald will assume leadership at magniX as it prepares its groundbreaking electric powertrains for entry into service. With a career spanning over 25 years in aerospace, finance, defence, and manufacturing, Macdonald has held numerous board
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Qantas announced it has reached an agreement with the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) to settle the court proceedings filed in August last year. The allegations suggested that Qantas had advertised and sold tickets for over 8,000 flights that had already been cancelled in its internal system. These revelations led to the early retirement
The next-generation aviation start-up MightyFly asserts that it is the first company to be developing a large, autonomous eVTOL cargo drone, has received approval from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for a flight corridor. This approval marks a significant achievement for MightyFly, signifying a notable advancement in the realm of drone delivery services. The newly
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Pro Star Aviation, has announced the commencement of construction on a new USD$12.4 million, 37,000 square-foot hangar and office complex at the Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford International Airport. The development encompasses a multi-bay aircraft maintenance hangar with a supporting mezzanine, alongside a 17,000-square-foot steel-framed office building. The hangar is designated to operate as a
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Lux-Airport and Luxair has marked a significant moment in its collaborative journey with the unveiling of the new Luxair aircraft maintenance hangar. The official ceremony was graced by the presence of Mrs. Yuriko Backes, Minister of Defence, Mobility, Public Works, Gender Equality, and Diversity, alongside Mrs. Jacqueline Breuer, Mayor of Sandweiler. This new structure, spanning
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Capital A. Bhd, via its wholly-owned subsidiary AirAsia Consulting Sdn Bhd, has emerged as one of six bidders for acquiring shares in Sri Lanka’s national airline. A statement from Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Finance, Economic Stabilisation, and National Policies also identified Dharshaan Elite Investment Holding (Pvt) Ltd, FITS Aviation (Private) Ltd, Sherisha Technologies Private Ltd,
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