GKN Aerospace acquires Permanova Lasersystem AB to enhance additive manufacturing (AM) capability

GKN Aerospace has acquired a pioneering Swedish additive manufacturing system business, as part of its engine business’ journey to transform its supply chain and offer more sustainable and advanced material solutions to customers. Permanova Lasersystem AB, based in Gothenburg, is a leader in advanced laser technology and cell integration and is a current supplier of

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Abelo names Richard Hill CFO

Abelo, the Irish-based regional aircraft leasing platform specialising in turboprop aircraft, has appointed Richard Hill to the role of Chief Financial Officer with immediate effect. Hill has over 15 years of experience in the aviation sector, holding several senior finance and commercial roles within airlines and airports. His financial expertise, as well as more experience

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Pro Star Aviation and CNC Technology deliver fifth special mission Cessna Caravan

Pro Star Aviation, an innovative special mission aerospace modification centre, in partnership with CNC Technologies, have delivered the fifth high-tech special mission Cessna 208 Caravan to the Texas Department of Public Safety.  CNC Technologies selected Pro Star Aviation to perform completion services and installation based on their past work experience on special mission platforms. The team integrated

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Fokker Services and Fokker Techniek to come under one Fokker Services Group umbrella

Having been acquired individually in the earlier half of 2021 by private Dutch investment company Panta Holdings, Fokker Services and Fokker Techniek, formerly part of Fokker Technologies, are to be rebranded and will come under a single Fokker Services Group umbrella.  Fokker Services is an independent aerospace service provider, and Fokker Techniek, a leading aircraft

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easyJet has opened its new Integrated Control Centre (ICC) in Luton, UK © easyJet

easyJet chooses AirFi to trial digital onboard experience

Technology provider AirFi has been selected by easyJet to support the airline in its ambitions to deliver an industry-leading, digital onboard experience. Starting today (October 4), the airline will initially trial AirFi’s revolutionary portable streaming solution, the AirFi box, which will allow passengers to connect to and browse the onboard shop menu while in flight,

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Queensland Police Service orders five Beechcraft King Air 360 turboprop aircraft

Textron Aviation has been awarded a contract by the Queensland Police Service for five Beechcraft King Air 360 turboprop aircraft with heavy-weight, cargo door and extended-range options. The Beechcraft King Air fleet will support the Queensland Police Service law enforcement mission and be based in Brisbane, Australia.  The King Air 360 aircraft will be equipped with a

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Jackson Square Aviation orders six AEI B737-800SF freighter conversions

Aeronautical Engineers (AEI) has announced that commercial aircraft lessor, Jackson Square Aviation (JSA), has placed an order for six AEI B737-800SF freighter conversions. This agreement represents the first freighter conversion order JSA has placed with AEI. The first two aircraft of the order are slated to enter modification in May 2024, with follow-on aircraft scheduled

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Air Mauritius renews partnership with AFI KLM E&M to support operation of its Airbus fleet

AFI KLM E&M and Air Mauritius, the national airline of Mauritius, have announced the extension of their long-established partnership in the field of component support for the Mauritian operator’s two A330neo and four A350 Airbus aircraft. The expert services supplied by AFI KLM E&M will cover repairs, access to the spare parts pool and provision

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