U.S. Navy E-2D Advanced Hawkeye powered by Rolls-Royce T56-427A engines

StandardAero secures T56-427A engine MRO services contract

The U.S. Navy has selected StandardAero as the prime contractor for depot-level repair services on Rolls-Royce T56-A-427A engines, supporting its fleet of E-2D Advanced Hawkeye aircraft. The contract, which includes a base year and four option years, totals US$315,734,572 and was awarded to StandardAero on August 14, 2024, following a competitive evaluation process. StandardAero has […]

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Evitado

Evitado partners with dnata to elevate safety and efficiency in airside operations

Evitado, a pioneer in airside automation technology, is delighted to announce a strategic partnership with dnata, a global air and travel services provider. This collaboration will enable dnata to harness the power of Evitado’s cutting-edge ELVIZ LiDAR-based collision avoidance system, enhancing both safety and efficiency in ground towing operations. Evitado’s innovative solutions are set to

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MNG Airlines has taken delivery of an Airbus A330-300 P2F from CDB Aviation

CDB Aviation delivers Airbus A330-300 P2F to MNG Airlines

CDB Aviation, a wholly owned Irish subsidiary of China Development Bank Financial Leasing (CDB Leasing), has announced the delivery of an Airbus A330-300 P2F (passenger-to-freighter) aircraft to a new customer in Turkiye, MNG Havayollari ve Tasimacilik A.S. (MNG Airlines). The A330 P2F, a highly sought-after aircraft offering greater cargo capacity and lower cost-per-tonne than other

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TXT Group has completed the acquisition of SmartRoutes® from Nexteon Technologies

TITAN Aerospace Insurance acquires Plimsoll Specialty Markets

TITAN Aerospace Insurance, LLC has released that it acquired Plimsoll Specialty Markets. This strategic move will enhance TITAN’s capacity to offer specialised insurance solutions to a wider range of clients. Michael Clark, who previously led Plimsoll Specialty Markets, will join TITAN Aerospace Insurance, LLC as President of TITAN Specialty Markets. Before founding Plimsoll, Michael Clark

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Air New Zealand A320

Crestone Air Partners acquires A320-200 from ALC

Crestone Air Partners (CAP), a comprehensive aviation asset management platform, in partnership with Atalaya Capital Management, has announced the acquisition of an A320-200 aircraft from Air Lease Corporation (ALC), currently on lease with Air New Zealand. This addition to Crestone’s expanding fleet further strengthens the lessor’s position in the narrow-body market. With both A319-100s and

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Alaska Airlines

DOJ review period for Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines merger expires

The review period for Alaska Air Group under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act has officially expired, according to a statement on the company’s website. Following this expiration, Alaska Air Group Inc is now awaiting further instructions or next steps from the Department of Transportation (DOT). This development represents a significant milestone in the proposed merger between Alaska

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Turkish Airlines and Travelport extend long-term partnership

Travelport has announced the extension of its long-term agreement with Turkish Airlines, the flagship carrier of Turkiye. The agreement aims to strengthen its modern retailing capabilities on Travelport+ by enabling quick and easy customisation of offers for group bookings. As part of this partnership, the addition of Travelport’s automated allocation management feature will allow Turkish

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Boeing

Boeing suspends 777X test flights following damage to engine-wing connection

Boeing faces yet another setback as it halts test flights of its new 777X model, which is already years behind schedule, after damage was discovered at the connection between the engine and wings. The aircraft manufacturer announced that a component had “not behaved as intended” during a scheduled inspection. According to the industry website The

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