Textron Aviation rolls out first production Cessna SkyCourier large-utility turboprop

Textron Aviation has rolled out the first production unit of the twin-engine, large-utility turboprop, the Cessna SkyCourier, at the company’s manufacturing facility in Wichita. The new, clean-sheet design has allowed for the incorporation of the latest state-of-the-art assembly and fabrication processes and techniques into the manufacturing of the aircraft. From the SkyCourier’s inception, launch customer […]

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Allegiant Air orders CFM LEAP-1B engines for Boeing 737 MAX fleet

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Allegiant Air has announced the purchase of advanced CFM International LEAP-1B engines to power up to 100 Boeing 737 MAX 7 and 737 MAX 8 aircraft scheduled to begin delivery in 2023. The engine order also includes a service agreement. Allegiant has been a CFM customer since 2013 and has a current fleet of 110

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Soeren Stark to become new Chairman of Executive Board of Lufthansa Technik

People

The Chairman of the Executive Board of Lufthansa Technik, Dr. Johannes Bussmann, will leave the Lufthansa Group at his own request later this year. After more than seven years in his current role and ten-years on the Executive Board, he will hand over leadership of the company to COO Soeren Stark. Stark has been a

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Milestone Aviation Group completes Aramco’s helicopter fleet renewal programme

Aircraft & Engines

The Milestone Aviation Group (Milestone), a global leader in helicopter leasing, has successfully completed the final delivery of the medium helicopter fleet renewal programme for Aramco Overseas Company, a subsidiary of Saudi Aramco (Aramco), a fully integrated, global petroleum and chemicals enterprise. Milestone delivered the last unit of the 21 factory-new, highly-specified Leonardo AW139 helicopters,

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Rex Airlines expansion paves way for 2,500 jobs in NSW, Australia

Financial

The New South Wales (NSW) Government has helped generate more than 2,500 new jobs, providing support that has secured Sydney as the national hub for Rex Airlines. The package is part of the US$250 million “Jobs Plus” programme, offering companies support to establish and expand their footprint in NSW, including payroll tax relief, streamlined planning

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ORIX Aviation opens new office in Dubai

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ORIX Aviation has established a new office in Dubai, situated in the DIFC. The opening of the Dubai office is in response to the continued growth and success of ORIX Aviation’s business.” Chief Commercial Officer of ORIX Aviation Paul O’Dwyer, has relocated from Dublin to Dubai and will play a key role in the development

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El Al to acquire smaller Israeli rival airline Arkia

Financial, Top Stories

Israeli flag-carrying airline El Al has announced it has entered into a non-binding memorandum of understanding (MoU) to purchase its smaller competitor, Arkia. The move comes after El Al was forced to cut down its operations, including trimming its workforce by one-third, cancelling routes and reducing its all-Boeing fleet to 29 from 45 planes as

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Boeing designed and manufactured fully-composite, linerless cryogenic fuel tank passes critical tests

MRO & Production

A new type of large, fully-composite, linerless cryogenic fuel tank, designed and manufactured by Boeing, has passed a critical series of tests at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center at the end of 2021. The successful test campaign proves the new technology is mature, safe and ready for use in aerospace vehicles. The 4.3-meter (14 foot)

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TAM delivers 25th Saab 340 cargo conversion

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On January 29, TAM, Täby Air Maintenance delivered its 25th Saab 340 cargo conversion, a Saab 340B aircraft with msn 336. The aircraft, finished but not yet painted in its new livery, was delivered to Jetstream Aviation Capital of Miami, FL, which is also the launch customer for TAM’s recently revealed new and exciting Saab 2000 cargo conversion programme. Saab 340

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Airbus Helicopters and Kongsberg of Norway to support Norwegian Armed Forces

Military & Defense

Airbus and Kongsberg of Norway have signed a long-term strategic agreement to collaborate over support and services for the Norwegian Armed Forces. Under the terms of a Memorandum of Understanding between Airbus Helicopters, Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace, and Kongsberg Aviation Maintenance Services, the companies will work to strengthen the deployment of local maintenance capabilities with

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