Jet Parts Engineering acquires Northeast Aero Compressor

Jet Parts Engineering (JPE), a leading PMA parts and engineered repairs provider, has reported the acquisition of Northeast Aero Compressor (NEACO), a certified 145 repair station, specialising in the maintenance of complex pneumatic, hydraulic, fuel and electromechanical systems while incorporating DER repair and PMA capabilities. The acquisition of NEACO by JPE creates a diversified leader […]

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Avion Express and Sky Cana strengthen partnership

Avion Express, a European narrow-body Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, Insurance (ACMI) operator, has further strengthened its cooperation with Sky Cana, a start-up airline headquartered in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. The companies have been in partnership for a few years and now have signed a contract for two additional Airbus A320 aircraft, making it five aircraft in

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Tony Wood joins Airbus Board of Directors as Non-Executive Director

Following a decision by the Airbus Board of Directors, Tony Wood has joined the Board as a Non-Executive Director with immediate effect, replacing Lord Paul Drayson who resigned on the day of the 2022 annual general meeting. In accordance with the Board of Directors’ internal rules and the company’s Articles of Association, Wood’s appointment as a

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EirTrade Aviation Maintenance gains EASA Part 145 Line Maintenance approval

EirTrade Aviation Maintenance has received EASA Part 145 Line Maintenance approval for the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families of aircraft at its facility in Ireland West Airport, Knock. The stringent process has taken over 12 months, with the help of the Irish Aviation Authority, to establish the procedures, personnel, facilities, tools and equipment to

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United Airlines places record-breaking order for up to 200 new Boeing Dreamliners

United Airlines has placed the largest-ever order from a U.S. carrier for wide-body jets, having signed a deal with Boeing for a firm order of 100 787 Dreamliners with an option for up to a further 100 of the aircraft. The 100 planes will be delivered between 2024 and 2032 and the airline will have

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Boom Supersonic to develop Symphony™, the sustainable and cost-efficient engine for Overture

Boom Supersonic, the company building the world’s fastest airliner, has unveiled Symphony, a new propulsion system designed and optimised for its Overture supersonic airliner. Boom also has announced that it will be teaming with three industry leaders to develop Symphony including Florida Turbine Technologies (FTT) for engine design, GE Additive for additive technology design consulting,

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American Airlines partners with Safran to switch 737NG fleet from steel to lighter, more efficient carbon brakes

As part of its commitment to minimise the environmental impact of air travel, American Airlines (American) has partnered with Safran Landing Systems to upgrade its Boeing 737NG fleet from steel to carbon brakes, representing more than 300 aircraft currently in operation. Lighter than steel brakes, with up to 700 pounds (320 kg) of weight savings

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SITA and TechTalent Software to open research and development centre in Romania

SITA and TechTalent Software have announced a strategic partnership to launch a research and development centre in Cluj-Napoca, Romania. The new centre will support SITA’s focus on accelerating the development of new passenger processing and government solutions. As the recovery in air travel gathers pace, there is a strong demand for more automation from airports,

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Air New Zealand chooses VoltAero as “Mission Next-Gen Aircraft” partner

The announcement of VoltAero as one of Air New Zealand’s “Mission Next-Gen Aircraft” demonstration partners positions the company and its Cassio electric-hybrid aircraft as a unique solution for the airline’s sustainable fleet ambitions. VoltAero and Cassio are aligned to Air New Zealand’s goal of working with world-leading innovators in introducing zero-emission passenger/cargo flights. The Cassio

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