EC145 helicopter operated by the French Gendarmerie air forces

Airbus Helicopters supports French Sécurité Civile and Gendarmerie fleet

Airbus Helicopters, in partnership with Babcock, has secured a contract to maintain 48 EC145s operated by the French Ministry of Interior. The 12-year agreement, commencing this year, was inked with the Direction de la Maintenance Aéronautique (DMAé), the body responsible for aircraft maintenance within the French government. This contract encompasses the maintenance support for 33 […]

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SIA Engineering Group posts net profit of SG$97.1 million for financial year e2024

Financial

The SIA Engineering Group has unveiled its financial performance for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2024, reporting a revenue of SG$1,094.2 million. This represents a notable increase of 37.5% compared to the previous year, driven by a sustained recovery in demand for aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services. Despite a rise in group

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Condor’s new A320neo embarks on maiden voyage

Aircraft & Engines

The inaugural commercial flight of Condor’s freshly minted A320neo, bearing the registration D-ANCZ, took to the skies from Frankfurt, Germany, to Heraklion, Greece, on May 10, operating under flight number DE1662. Subsequent flights to Fuerteventura, Gran Canaria, Funchal, Faro, and Samos in Greece are scheduled in the days ahead. This aircraft is the first of

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Representatives from airBaltic, UPB Nams, the Ozola un Bula architect office and RIX Riga Airport, with the time capsule at the construction site of the new Baltic Cargo Hub

airBaltic celebrates milestone in construction of Baltic Cargo Hub

Other News

Latvian national airline airBaltic, in collaboration with UPB Nams, the Ozola un Bula architect office, and RIX Riga Airport, marked a significant milestone in the development of the Baltic Cargo Hub by inserting a time capsule. The Baltic Cargo Hub, poised to become the largest dedicated air cargo handling centre in the Baltics, will reinforce

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The Indian government has implemented a uniform 5% tax for aircraft and engine parts to boost the MRO sector

SIAEC appointed strategic partner by Air India for base maintenance facilities development

MRO & Production

SIA Engineering Company (SIAEC) has been appointed by Air India as the strategic partner for base maintenance (BM) facility development in Bangalore, India. In collaboration with Air India, SIAEC will oversee the planning, construction and operationalisation of Air India’s BM facilities in Bangalore. Expected to be operational by 2026, these facilities will include wide-body and

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IAG reports strong performance for the first quarter, despite global challenges

Financial, Traffic

Demand for travel has bolstered International Airlines Group‘s (IAG) performance in the first quarter, with passenger revenue per available seat kilometre (ASK) rising by 4.4% compared to the same period in 2023. This increase was attributed to the timing of Easter and a robust recovery in leisure traffic, although business travel showed slower signs of

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The new warehouse in South Africa © C&L Aviation Group

C&L Aerospace expands global reach with new warehouse in Johannesburg

MRO & Production

C&L Aerospace, a subsidiary of the C&L Aviation Group, has inaugurated a new warehouse in Johannesburg, South Africa, slated to be fully operational by July 2024. Positioned strategically between Johannesburg’s two main airports, O. R. Tambo International Airport and Lanseria International Airport, this facility serves as a pivotal shipping hub for customers across the African

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Frontier Airlines, Volaris renew code-share agreement

Airlines & Routes

Ultra-low fare carrier Frontier Airlines has reinstated its code-sharing agreement with the Mexico City-based airline Volaris. Commencing May 8, 2024. Frontier customers will have the opportunity to book travel between the U.S. and Mexico via the codeshare for flights departing from May 16, 2024, onwards. Volaris is the Mexican ultra-low-cost airline operating in Mexico, the

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airBaltic unveils Technical Academy

Other News

Latvian flag carrier airBaltic has reported the inauguration of the airBaltic Technical Academy – a leading-edge training venture tailored for individuals aspiring to embark on or enhance their careers in aircraft maintenance. The academy is currently open for applications for its trio of specialised programmes, in partnership with Riga Technical University, Liepaja State Technical School

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Louis Philippe Mallette to become President of AJW Technique

People

AJW Group has promoted Louis Philippe Mallette to the position of President of AJW Technique, AJW Group’s premier maintenance repair and overhaul (MRO) facility situated in Montreal, Canada. With over 25 years of international operational and strategic experience in the aviation sector, Mallette brings a wealth of expertise to his new role. His distinguished career

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