Frontier Airlines to open new crew base at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport

Ultra-low-fare carrier Frontier Airlines plans to open a new crew base at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) in November 2022. Up to 180 pilots and 275 flight attendants are expected to be based at PHX within the first year with additional growth anticipated in the future. “Frontier Airlines’ investment in Phoenix will lift the […]

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GA Telesis announces formation of Power Solutions Team to manage worldwide APU business

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GA Telesis has announces the expansion of its fast-growing Flight Solutions Group to include the newly formed Power Solutions team. Power Solutions will manage the overall APU asset management, trading and USM distribution segment, including LRUs. The current portfolio of managed product lines includes all Airbus and Boeing platforms and within weeks, will also add

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EU sanctions will see hundreds of leases cancelled for Russian planes

Other News, Top Stories

Multiple lessors are set to terminate lease agreements with Russian airlines by March 28 following sanctions imposed by the EU. It is estimated that 777 of 980 commercial passenger jets currently in operation are leased, of which 515 jets with an estimated value of £7.5 million are rented from foreign companies in the predominantly Ireland-based

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Iberia Maintenance awarded V2500 engines contract from Qatar Airways

Aircraft & Engines

Iberia Maintenance has been awarded a ten-year contract for the repair and maintenance of V2500 engines from Qatar Airways. This strategic agreement will result in scheduled visits over ten years. All events will be carried out at Iberia Maintenance’s engine workshop at its facilities next to Madrid airport, with more than 52,000 m² dedicated to

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Leonardo signs €380 million contract for technical-logistical support of Italian Air Force’s C-130J fleet

Military & Defense

The Aeronautical Armaments and Airworthiness Directorate (DAAA) has approved a contract for the technical-logistical support of the Italian Air Force’s C-130J Super Hercules airlifter fleet. The agreement, which lasts five-years and is worth a total of €380 million (£317 million), was signed on Jan. 28, 2022, between the Italian Air Force and the Temporary Business

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Finnair withdraws guidance and is preparing for prolonged potential closure of Russian airspace

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Finnair has released that the potential Russian airspace closure would notably impact air traffic between Europe and Asia, which plays an important role in Finnair’s network. The negative financial impacts on Finnair will be significant especially if the situation prolongs. Due to this, the company withdraws its guidance related to Q1 2022 and the operational

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Dwight James joins Wheels Up Board of Directors

People

Wheels Up, Delta’s strategic private jet partner, has reported that Dwight James, S.V.P. – Customer Engagement & Loyalty and CEO – Delta Vacations, has joined its Board of Directors. James fills the unexpired term of Eric Phillips, S.V.P. – Airport Customer Experience & Cargo, who is stepping down to focus on other commitments. James is

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Air Sial entrusts the APUs of its Airbus A320s to EPCOR

MRO & Production

Air Sial has signed an exclusive long-term contract with EPCOR for the comprehensive maintenance of the auxiliary power units (APUs) equipping its fleet of three Airbus A320 aircraft. EPCOR has designed an adaptive, competitive offer for its new customer, adapted to the needs of a young airline. As part of the AFI KLM E&M network,

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Norwegian and AerCap sign lease agreements for ten Boeing 737 MAX 8 and eight Boeing 737-800 NG aircraft

Aircraft & Engines, Top Stories

AerCap has signed agreements with Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA for the lease of ten new Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft and eight Boeing 737-800NG aircraft. The aircraft are scheduled to deliver in 2022 and 2023. Norwegian has a long-standing relationship with AerCap, one of the largest aviation leasing companies. With the addition of these aircraft,

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SITA Airport Management streamlines operations at Luton Airport, UK

Information Technology

Within weeks of implementing SITA Airport Management, London Luton Airport (LLA) is reaping the benefits of streamlining the way it manages its day-to-day operations. SITA’s technology has helped the airport reduce the time and cost required to manage and plan routine operations such as aircraft bus schedules and weekly aircraft stand planning. Automating the seven-day

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