Eve has named suppliers for eVTOL windows, doors and fuselage components © Eve Air Mobility

Eve Air Mobility adds new suppliers for eVTOL aircraft

Eve Air Mobility (Eve) has announced the addition of four new suppliers for its electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. KRD Luftfahrttechnik GmbH (KRD) will provide KASIGLAS® polycarbonate windows, Latecoere will supply the aircraft’s doors, while RALLC and Alltec will both contribute fuselage components. “Eve has assembled a strong list of global and local […]

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Irene Esteves has been appointed CFO of Spirit AeroSystems

Irene Esteves appointed as Spirit AeroSystems’ new CFO, succeeding Mark Suchinski

People

Irene Esteves is set to take over the role of Chief Financial Officer at Spirit AeroSystems, stepping into the shoes of Mark Suchinski who has held the position since 2017. Esteves brings a wealth of experience to the role, having held various executive positions in finance and strategy across different industries. Her appointment reflects Spirit

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Pegasus Airlines will line-fit fifty Airbus A321neo aircraft with Acro's Series 9 fixed-back seats

Acro Aircraft Seating secures contract with Pegasus Airlines

MRO & Production

Acro Aircraft Seating has been awarded the contract to outfit 50 Airbus A321neo aircraft in the expanding Pegasus Airlines fleet with its innovative Series 9 fixed-back seats. Deliveries to the Turkish low-cost carrier will commence in the first quarter of 2025, with the initial order set to be completed by the end of 2029. There

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Collins Aerospace to equip Avianca’s A320neo fleet with wheels and brakes

Avianca opts for Collins Aerospace’s wheels and brakes solutions

MRO & Production

Avianca, a prominent Colombian airline, has chosen Collins Aerospace to supply wheels and brakes for its new fleet of 103 A320neo aircraft over the next 15 years. Collins Aerospace currently equips Avianca’s fleet of A320ceo and A320neo aircraft with wheels and brakes. The brakes feature DURACARB® carbon friction material, offering a longer brake life compared

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EFW will establish a state-of-the-art manufacturing line for Airspace L Bins by the end of the yea

EFW to launch manufacturing line for Airspace L Bins

MRO & Production

Elbe Flugzeugwerke GmbH (EFW), the centre of competence for Airbus aircraft conversions (P2F) and lightweight components and cabin systems, is set to establish a state-of-the-art manufacturing line for Airspace L Bins by the end of the year. These new upsized overhead bins are designed for Airbus’ single-aisle aircraft. EFW was chosen by Airbus to manufacture

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Ground-breaking ceremony of Hangar 3 at Pensacola International Airport

ST Engineering begins hangar construction at Pensacola Airport

MRO & Production

ST Engineering has commenced construction of its third aircraft maintenance hangar at Pensacola International Airport on June 4, marking a significant milestone in its growth and expansion plans in Pensacola. The new 167,000 ft² state-of-the-art hangar will feature two bays capable of servicing wide-body aircraft and is projected to contribute an additional 500,000 man-hours annually

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Stratos delivers 737-800 to SunExpress

Aircraft & Engines

Stratos, a prominent aircraft investment specialist and asset manager, has announced the delivery of a Boeing 737-800 on a long-term operating lease to SunExpress, a joint venture between Lufthansa and Turkish Airlines, as part of SunExpress’ ongoing fleet expansion. The aircraft (MSN 39006) is owned by a Japan-based investor and was recently redelivered from Norwegian.

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FTAI Aviation to acquire Lockheed Martin Engine Solutions

Financial

FTAI Aviation has announced its agreement to acquire Lockheed Martin Commercial Engine Solutions (LMCES) from Lockheed Martin Canada for $170 million. This transaction is pending customary regulatory approvals and is expected to be finalised in the latter half of 2024. LMCES operates a 526,000 ft² aircraft engine maintenance and repair facility in Montréal, Quebec, with

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Kim Ernzen appointed Chief Operating Officer at StandardAero

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StandardAero has announced the appointment of Kim Ernzen as Chief Operating Officer. Reporting directly to Russell Ford, StandardAero’s Chairman and CEO, Ernzen will oversee global operational performance, efficiency, engineering and supply chain management. She will also manage StandardAero’s Engine Services and Component Repair Services divisions, ensuring close oversight of the company’s overall business performance. Ernzen

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PAL Aerospace pilots secure tentative agreement with management

Other News

The pilots of PAL Aerospace, represented by the Air Line Pilots Association, International (ALPA), have reached a tentative agreement with their management for a new employment contract. This three-year agreement, which was unanimously approved by the PAL Aerospace ALPA leadership on May 31, includes significant enhancements in scheduling, working conditions, compensation, job security and benefits.

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Eve Air Mobility adds new suppliers for eVTOL aircraft

Irene Esteves appointed as Spirit AeroSystems’ new CFO, succeeding Mark Suchinski

Acro Aircraft Seating secures contract with Pegasus Airlines

Avianca opts for Collins Aerospace’s wheels and brakes solutions

EFW to launch manufacturing line for Airspace L Bins

ST Engineering begins hangar construction at Pensacola Airport

Stratos delivers 737-800 to SunExpress

FTAI Aviation to acquire Lockheed Martin Engine Solutions

Kim Ernzen appointed Chief Operating Officer at StandardAero

PAL Aerospace pilots secure tentative agreement with management

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