Japanese carrier ORC takes delivery of first ATR 42-600 aircraft

Japanese regional airline Oriental Air Bridge, operating as ORC, has taken delivery of its first ATR 42-600 aircraft which will also be covered by an ATR Global Maintenance Agreement contract (GMA). The aircraft, delivered in Toulouse was ordered in July and carries the brand-new ORC livery. ORC plans to start operating the ATR aircraft in […]

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GA Telesis Composite Repair Group establishes new GEnx nacelles capabilities

GA Telesis (GAT), a pioneering leader in integrated aviation services, has released that its MRO Services Composites Repair Group (company) has established capabilities to overhaul and repair nacelles for the GEnx engines. The repairs will be completed at its existing FAA/EASA/CAAC – certified composite repair facility in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Additionally, the company recently completed

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SmartLynx Airlines now flies with two Airbus A330 for Condor

In June 2022, SmartLynx Airlines entered the long-haul market and started operations for Condor Flugdienst GmbH with an Airbus A330. For the winter season, another aircraft of the type has been added with services starting in December. The basis is a wet-lease agreement concluded with the German holiday airline. The current flight schedule from Frankfurt

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Titan Aircraft Investments and Georgian Airlines sign long-term agreement for one Boeing 737 aircraft

Titan Aircraft Investments has reported the placement of one Boeing 737-800SF converted freighter on long-term dry-lease with Georgian Airlines to support its network. Titan Aviation Holdings, a subsidiary of Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, will manage this asset. “As we expand in the airfreight market, we are honoured to partner with Titan Aircraft Investments to bring

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Spirit Airlines and L3Harris to launch Spirit Wings Pilot Pathway

Spirit Airlines has announced a partnership with L3Harris to launch the new Spirit Wings Pilot Pathway, a partnership programme in Sanford, Florida, that aims to expand the carrier’s pipeline of highly skilled, professional pilots. L3Harris’ flight academy is conveniently located near one of Spirit’s largest operations in Orlando, Florida, providing graduates with numerous opportunities to build relationships, access

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Avio Aero launches hybrid electric technology demonstration programme in Europe

Avio Aero, part of the GE Aerospace business, has launched a new technology demonstration programme that continues to advance development of hybrid-electric propulsion technologies for commercial aviation and supports efforts to make air transport more fuel efficient to reduce CO2 emissions. The Clean Aviation Joint Undertaking of the European Commission has awarded approximately €34 million (£30 million) over

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DAE will acquire a portfolio of Boeing 737-8, 737-9 and 737-10 aircraft from CALC

November sees Boeing deliveries increase in number, while orders fall

Having delivered just 35 aircraft in October this year, Boeing Co. has announced that November deliveries reached 48 units. However, the number of orders for new aircraft fell from 122 in October, which included 106 737 MAX airplanes and ten 787 Dreamliners, to just 22 in November, comprising 18 737 MAXs and three 767s. Of

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GE Aerospace teams up with Magnetic Engines for provision of on-wing repairs

GE Aerospace, a world leader in the provision of jet engines, has signed an agreement with Magnetic Engines, part of the Magnetic Group, to support the company’s on-wing repairs for the CFM56-5B and CFM56-7B engines. This form of support benefits OEM customers through its flexibility, enabling turn-around times to be reduced, thus saving on costs.

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Collins Aerospace, Materna IPS collaborate to improve airport operations, passenger processing and baggage management

Collins Aerospace and Materna IPS have signed a memorandum of understanding to work together to provide passenger processing for airlines and airports around the world. This focus on creating value from data is a key aspect of this collaborative approach and will result in increased efficiencies and enhanced passenger experiences. “Materna IPS’s self-service solutions are

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Lufthansa Technik to provide component support for Avianca

Lufthansa Technik and the Colombian carrier Avianca have signed a comprehensive Total Component Support (TCS®) contract covering repair and overhaul of components for Avianca’s Boeing 787 fleet. The new contract will provide pool support for up to 16 aircraft in the next nine years solidifying the partnership between the companies that started more than ten

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