Leaders from De Havilland Aircraft and Pratt & Whitney Canada met at Farnborough to announce the launch of the certified refurbishment programme of the Dash 8-400 regional turboprop © Pratt & Whitney

De Havilland Canada launches new Dash 8-400 aircraft refurbishment programme

De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited (De Havilland Canada) announced at the Farnborough International Airshow a new OEM-certified refurbishment programme for its legendary fleet of Dash 8-400 aircraft. This programme will offer the option to equip refurbished aircraft with new Pratt & Whitney Canada PW150A engines. The PW150A engine, the most powerful civil turboprop in […]

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Paul Meijers, Airbus EVP Commercial Transaction (l) and Bander Al Mohanna, Flynas CEO, signing the MoU at the Farnborough Airshow © Airbus

Flynas and Airbus sign MoU for 90 new aircraft

Aircraft & Engines

Saudi Arabian low-cost carrier Flynas, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Airbus for 75 A320neo-family aircraft and 15 A330-900s. This strategic agreement will expand the airline’s capacity and range, enhancing its overall fleet capabilities. The MoU was signed during the Farnborough International Airshow in the presence of the President of the General Authority

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Maksim Jurkov, Head of Design at J&C Aero © J&C Aero

J&C Aero modernises Boeing 757-200 cabin

MRO & Production

J&C Aero, an EASA-certified international cabin interior hub, has completed a full cabin modernisation of a Boeing 757-200 by developing, producing and installing brand-new, modern interiors. Two additional Boeing 757s operated by a Central Asian airline will be modernised by winter 2024. Over the past nine months, J&C Aero designed, produced and installed new single-class

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Avolon has ordered 160 GTF engines from Pratt & Whitney and 150 LEAP-1A engines from CFM International © Avolon

Avolon orders 310 new engines for Airbus A320neo fleet

Aircraft & Engines

Global aviation finance company Avolon has announced orders for 310 new engines to power 155 Airbus A320neo-family aircraft in its order book. The order consists of 160 GTF engines from Pratt & Whitney and 150 LEAP-1A engines from CFM International. The combined orders, announced at the Farnborough Airshow, are valued at over US$5 billion at

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HAECO's composite services division and Airbus have extended a service agreement © HAECO

HAECO signs agreements with Airbus and GE Aerospace

MRO & Production

HAECO Group (HAECO), the aircraft engineering and maintenance service provider, has inked new agreements with GE Aerospace and Airbus. HAECO and GE Aerospace have agreed to extend the GE-branded services agreement and offload agreement for GE90 engines through 2040. Additionally, a 15-year material service agreement for GE90 engines has been established, under which HAECO will

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ZeroAvia and KLM work on hydrogen-electric flight demonstration

Aircraft & Engines

ZeroAvia and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (KLM) have announced they will work towards a demonstration flight using ZeroAvia’s ZA2000 zero-emission, hydrogen-electric engines for large regional turboprops. Hydrogen-electric engines use hydrogen in fuel cells to generate electricity, which powers electric motors to turn the aircraft’s propellers. The only emission is low-temperature water vapour, leading to an

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AAR and Ontic sign multiple agreements at the 2024 Farnborough Air Show © AAR

AAR and Ontic expand defence and commercial partnerships

MRO & Production

AAR CORP. (AAR) has signed multiple long-term distribution agreements with Ontic. These agreements expand the companies’ existing defence and commercial partnerships, enhancing service offerings for the U.S. government and worldwide commercial customers. Under the first defence agreement, AAR will expand its support for U.S. government customers to include a specific list of T55 engine components

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Ryanair will integrate Boeing's newest electronic flight bag into its operations © Boeing

Ryanair opts for Jeppesen FliteDeck Pro 5.0

Other News

Boeing and Ryanair are elevating efficiency across Ryanair’s fleet of primarily 737s with the addition of Boeing’s Jeppesen FliteDeck Pro 5.0 electronic flight bag (EFB) solution. This strategic multi-year agreement, providing support for the carrier’s Next-Generation 737 and 737 MAX fleet, underscores Ryanair’s dedication to continuous improvement and innovation in airline operations. “We are excited

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TrueNoord secures new term loan with BayernLB

Financial

Specialist regional aircraft lessor, TrueNoord, has secured a new five-year term loan with BayernLB. This term loan reinforces TrueNoord’s strong working relationship with the Bavarian and German financier, following the announcement of their first provision of capital to the lessor in April 2023, as part of a multi-lender term loan. The financing, which includes an

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Rendering of PHA-ZE 100 amphibious aircraft in Seaplane Asia livery © JEKTA

JEKTA Switzerland and Seaplane Asia ink deal for 14 PHA-ZE 100 aircraft

Aircraft & Engines

JEKTA Switzerland, the developer of the zero-emissions PHA-ZE 100 amphibious aircraft, has signed an agreement with Seaplane Asia to add 14 PHA-ZE 100 aircraft to the Southeast Asian operator’s fleet. With its electric and hydrogen propulsion systems, the arrangement supports Seaplane Asia’s commitment to delivering environmentally friendly operations, business growth, and an affordable transport option

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De Havilland Canada launches new Dash 8-400 aircraft refurbishment programme

Flynas and Airbus sign MoU for 90 new aircraft

J&C Aero modernises Boeing 757-200 cabin

Avolon orders 310 new engines for Airbus A320neo fleet

HAECO signs agreements with Airbus and GE Aerospace

ZeroAvia and KLM work on hydrogen-electric flight demonstration

AAR and Ontic expand defence and commercial partnerships

Ryanair opts for Jeppesen FliteDeck Pro 5.0

TrueNoord secures new term loan with BayernLB

JEKTA Switzerland and Seaplane Asia ink deal for 14 PHA-ZE 100 aircraft

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