Derek Richardson joins West Star Aviation as new Bombardier Project Manager

West Star Aviation has welcomed Derek Richardson as the new Bombardier Project Manager at its East Alton, IL (ALN) facility. With over 30 years of aviation services, Derek brings an elevated level of experience to West Star. He previously worked for Standard Aero and Jet Aviation while starting his career as Line/Service Aircraft mechanic at […]

Derek Richardson joins West Star Aviation as new Bombardier Project Manager Read More »

Atlas Air takes delivery of first of two Boeing 747-8 Freighters for customer Kuehne+Nagel

Aircraft & Engines

Atlas Air has taken delivery of a Boeing 747-8 Freighter. This aircraft is the third of four new Boeing 747-8 Freighters Atlas Air ordered in January 2021 and is the first of two 747-8Fs Atlas Air will operate for its customer Kuehne+Nagel under a long-term agreement. “This 747-8F delivery underscores the importance of our long-term

Atlas Air takes delivery of first of two Boeing 747-8 Freighters for customer Kuehne+Nagel Read More »

UK’s AJW Group launches new remarketing service – maximises aircraft asset value

Other News, Top Stories

Based in West Sussex in the UK, the AJW Group, an independent world leader in aircraft component parts, repair, and supply chain solutions provision, has announced it is now to offer aircraft remarketing. The new division will comprise a team of highly experienced remarketing specialists and will provide a tailor-made service to meet the challenging

UK’s AJW Group launches new remarketing service – maximises aircraft asset value Read More »

Qantas Group upgrades profit expectations for first half of full-year 2023

Financial

Continued strength in travel demand has resulted in the Qantas Group upgrading its profit expectations for the first half of full-year 2023 (FY23). The Group now expects an Underlying Profit Before Tax of between AU$1.35 billion and AU$1.45 billion. This represents a AU$150 million increase to the profit range given in early October 2022. Fuel

Qantas Group upgrades profit expectations for first half of full-year 2023 Read More »

AEI receives Indonesian (DgCA) STC approval for B737-800SF freighter conversions

MRO & Production

Aeronautical Engineers, Inc. (AEI) has released that the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DgCA) for the Republic of Indonesia has approved AEI’s STC (ST02690LA) for the 12-pallet position B737-800SF freighter conversion. AEI has gained FAA, CAAC, EASA, TCCA, UK CAA, CAACI (Cayman Islands) DCA (Guernsey), ANAC, CAAM, and now Indonesian approvals for its B737-800SF. AEI

AEI receives Indonesian (DgCA) STC approval for B737-800SF freighter conversions Read More »

Lufthansa entrusts EPCOR with APUs of its first Boeing 787s

MRO & Production

Lufthansa and EPCOR have entered into an exclusive agreement to provide availability to the German airline’s first Boeing 787-9 aircraft of the 787 fleet with APS5000 Auxiliary Power Units (APUs). The airline took delivery of its first Dreamliner in August 2022, with four more to follow in the coming weeks. In total, Lufthansa has ordered

Lufthansa entrusts EPCOR with APUs of its first Boeing 787s Read More »

A320neo and 737 MAX set to lead narrow-body fleet by 2032, IBA Insights show

Other News

The Airbus A320neo family and Boeing 737 MAX family will be the most predominant narrow-body aircraft by 2032, according to insights revealed on November 22 by IBA, a leading aviation market intelligence and consultancy company. In a narrow-body aircraft webinar, IBA experts outlined that global capacity recovery towards 2019 has slowed in the second half

A320neo and 737 MAX set to lead narrow-body fleet by 2032, IBA Insights show Read More »

Wizz Air further expands in Cyprus

Airlines & Routes

Wizz Air is further expanding its base in Cyprus, where the airline will allocate two of its Airbus A321neo aircraft. The allocation of these aircraft enables the launch of three new routes as well as increased frequency on six routes from Larnaca International Airport. The allocation of two more aircraft to Wizz Air’s Larnaca base

Wizz Air further expands in Cyprus Read More »

Ampaire’s Eco Caravan completes successful maiden flight

Aircraft & Engines, Top Stories

Los Angeles-based Ampaire has announced the successful maiden flight of its eight-seater Eco Caravan, the first in a series of hybrid electric aircraft planned by the company to help carriers transition to sustainable aviation. The 33-minute flight of a converted Cessna Grand Caravan took place at Camarillo Airport in California, reaching an altitude of 3,500

Ampaire’s Eco Caravan completes successful maiden flight Read More »

Terry Foley named Chief Operating Officer of LCI

People

LCI, a leading aviation company and a subsidiary of the Libra Group, has named Terri Foley to Chief Operating Officer (COO) and General Counsel, effective immediately. Foley has a long-established career with LCI, having joined in 2008 as the company’s General Counsel. Based in LCI’s Dublin head office, she has proven experience in aviation leasing,

Terry Foley named Chief Operating Officer of LCI Read More »