New Japanese airline signs ten-year contract with ATR to support brand-new fleet

ATR, the regional aircraft manufacturer and Toki Air, a new Japanese airline, have signed a global maintenance agreement (GMA) for the operation of its two leased ATR 72-600 aircraft, due to start in 2023. Toki Air, the fourth ATR operator in Japan, aims to deploy its services to revitalise Niigata city by increasing connections within […]

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French Navy takes delivery of first H160 for search and rescue missions

The French Navy has taken delivery of the first of six H160s that will perform search and rescue (SAR) missions. The aircraft is part of the interim fleet that will be delivered by the partnership formed between Airbus Helicopters, Babcock and Safran Helicopter Engines. In 2020 the French Armament General Directorate (DGA) signed a contract with

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JetBlue signs intent to purchase 25 million gallons of AIR COMPANY’s innovative AIRMADE™ SAF

JetBlue has announced plans to bolster its transition to sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) with a new agreement with AIR COMPANY, an innovative carbon technology company creating carbon-negative alcohols and fuels from carbon dioxide (CO2). AIR COMPANY has developed and deployed a single-step process for CO2-derived fuel production using renewable electricity to create its novel AIRMADE™

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AFI KLM E&M extends scope of component support services for Air Premia’s B787-9 fleet

In late 2020, Air Premia joined the community of AFI KLM E&M customers operating Boeing 787 aircraft, establishing a long-term partnership via a component support service package for its fleet of Boeing 787-9s (eventually set to total ten aircraft). Owing to industry delays in the delivery of these new aircraft, the South Korean airline decided

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Included in the 11-aircraft deal are four Dash 8-400 aircraft © De Havilland

De Havilland Canada to build new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Calgary, Alberta

With its current manufacturing facilities located in the Downsview area of Toronto, De Havilland Canada has announced its intention to create a brand-new, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility located approximately 30 minutes to the east of Calgary in Wheatland County. The new facility will be named De Havilland Field and will comprise a new, state-of-the-art aircraft assembly

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Aerocare Aviation Services bolsters paint offering

Following its acquisition this summer by Complete Aircraft Group, Aerocare Aviation Services Limited (AASL) has successfully completed a modification of its state-of-the-art paint facility at its Chester, UK headquarters.  The investment forms a key part of its future growth strategy, which involved widening the door aperture to 22 metres, enabling it to address the surge

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SR Technics and Garuda Indonesia sign CFM56-7B engine support contract

MRO service provider SR Technics has signed a multi-year CFM56-7B engine support contract at the MRO Asia in Singapore, with PT Garuda Indonesia (Garuda), powering the carriers Boeing 737 NG aircraft. The contract will allow SR Technics and Garuda to explore areas of cooperation by providing the best quality service in engine support for the

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Xiamen Airlines switches to Airbus A320neo family with order of 40 aircraft

Xiamen Airlines has placed a firm order for 40 A320neo-family aircraft switching to Airbus for its fleet growth, making the airline the newest Airbus customer. The agreement was announced by the carrier’s major shareholder China Southern Airlines to the Shanghai Stock exchange. The A320neo family incorporates new-generation engines and sharklets, which together deliver more than

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