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PHI MRO Services appointed as Leonardo Service Centre

PHI MRO Services, a maintenance repair and overhaul centre, and its longstanding partner, Leonardo, have announced the appointment of PHI MRO Services as a Leonardo Service Centre. This milestone marks a significant expansion in PHI MRO Services’ ability to provide top-tier maintenance solutions for Leonardo’s AW139 series aircraft to operators across the United States. “PHI […]

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NORD/LB withdraws from aircraft financing business

Financial

NORD/LB Norddeutsche Landesbank has decided to exit the aircraft financing sector following a strategic review. As part of this decision, the bank has reached an agreement with Deutsche Bank to sell a substantial portion of its aircraft financing portfolio, valued at €1.67 billion. The completion of this transaction is subject to approval by antitrust authorities

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Belgium has ordered 15 H145M helicopters

Belgium to acquire H145M helicopters for defence and Police Forces

Military & Defense

The Kingdom of Belgium has entered into a contract to procure 15 multi-role H145M helicopters for its army and two helicopters, plus three options, for its Federal Police. The agreement was signed between the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA), on behalf of Belgium and Airbus Helicopters. The H145M is a versatile military helicopter offering

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IAE names Kelly Horan as new President

People

IAE International Aero Engines AG (IAE), a multinational consortium including shareholders such as RTX’s Pratt & Whitney, Pratt & Whitney Aero Engines International GmbH, Japanese Aero Engines Corporation, and MTU Aero Engines AG, has announced the appointment of Kelly Horan as its new President. Horan takes over from Kim Kinsley, who has held the position

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Lufthansa Cargo expands freighter operations at Munich hub

Other News

Lufthansa Cargo is expanding its operations at the southern German hub and will be operating freighters from Munich for the first time starting July 6, 2024. An A321 freighter will connect Munich with Istanbul Airport twice a week, complementing the existing belly network from Munich. The new freighter connection is scheduled every Saturday and Sunday

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Textron Aviation expands presence in Australia to modernise facilities and increase parts in the region

Textron Aviation expands and modernises Australian facilities

MRO & Production

Textron Aviation is expanding its footprint in Australia to modernise facilities and increase Cessna, Beechcraft, and Hawker parts availability in the region. In addition, PremiAir Aviation Maintenance, an Australian service centre acquired by Textron Aviation in 2020, has changed its name to Textron Aviation Australia Pty Ltd. to fully integrate the Perth, Gold Coast and

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Sharp Airlines partners with Veryon for advanced aircraft management

Information Technology

Veryon, a prominent provider of information services and software solutions for the aviation industry, has been selected by Sharp Airlines to oversee its airworthiness, flight operations and maintenance activities. The Australian regional carrier now employs Veryon Tracking+, an all-inclusive aircraft management platform, to manage its fleet of nearly 20 aircraft for maintenance, inventory and flight

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Guests witnessing the EH216-S pilotless eVTOL's debut flight in Saudi Arabia

EH216-S pilotless eVTOL completes first flight in Saudi Arabia

Aircraft & Engines

EHang Holdings (EHang), an urban air mobility (UAM) technology platform company, has reported that its EH216-S pilotless electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft completed its first autonomous air taxi flight in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. The autonomous flight, conducted with rigorous safety measures, underscores EHang’s commitment to safety and innovation. Partnering with Front End Limited

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Skymark Airlines Boeing 737-800 © AirTeamImages

Skymark Airlines and SR Technics ink five-year engine maintenance agreement

MRO & Production

MRO service provider SR Technics has signed a five-year general terms of agreement with Skymark Airlines for exclusive rights to maintain Skymark’s CFM56-7B engines. At the signing ceremony in Japan, Owen McClave, SR Technics’ CEO, stated: “We are proud that SR Technics is entrusted to continue this level of performance. The SR Technics team is

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Ian Reason, SVP of Barnes and President of Barnes Aerospace and Irene Makris, VP Customer Service, Pratt & Whitney Canada signing the new agreement

Barnes Aerospace and P&WC extend repair services agreement

MRO & Production

Barnes Aerospace and RTX’s Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) have signed a long-term extension of their repair services agreement. As industry leaders in aerospace aftermarket solutions, the companies are committed to partnering on the maintenance, repair, and overhaul of complex parts used in aero engine cases, rotating components, shrouds, and seals. This extension continues Barnes

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PHI MRO Services appointed as Leonardo Service Centre

NORD/LB withdraws from aircraft financing business

Belgium to acquire H145M helicopters for defence and Police Forces

IAE names Kelly Horan as new President

Lufthansa Cargo expands freighter operations at Munich hub

Textron Aviation expands and modernises Australian facilities

Sharp Airlines partners with Veryon for advanced aircraft management

EH216-S pilotless eVTOL completes first flight in Saudi Arabia

Skymark Airlines and SR Technics ink five-year engine maintenance agreement

Barnes Aerospace and P&WC extend repair services agreement

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