Planet Nine expands charter fleet with two more managed Gulfstream IV-SP aircraft

Reflecting industry trends that reflect business jet travel having fully returned to pre-pandemic levels, Planet Nine, (Planet 9) the US private charter operator and aircraft management company, has added two high-specification Gulfstream IVs (N1904W and N305PB) to its Part 135 AOC. The latest arrivals boost the number of Gulfstream-family aircraft models in its fleet to […]

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Finnair selects Panasonic Avionics for wide-body IFE upgrade

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Panasonic Avionics Corporation (Panasonic Avionics) has been selected by Finnair to upgrade the in-flight entertainment (IFE) systems across the airline’s wide-body long-haul fleet. The IFE upgrade is an integral part of the Nordic cabin enhancements being introduced by Finnair across its long-haul fleet, including the introduction of a brand new Premium Economy cabin. Panasonic Avionics

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Spirit AeroSystems to support B-52 commercial engine replacement programme

Military & Defense

Spirit AeroSystems has reported a contract award from Boeing to provide engine pylons and nacelles for the initial phase of the B-52 Commercial Engine Replacement Programme (CERP). The total CERP effort is expected to replace 608 engines on the U.S. Air Force’s fleet of B-52H models. As part of the CERP contract, Spirit will support

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Air France-KLM finalises A350F order with Airbus

Aircraft & Engines

Air France-KLM has finalised its order with Airbus for four new-generation A350F freighters, following the earlier commitment announced in December 2021. The freighters are destined to increase Air France’s cargo capacity with the most efficient and sustainable cargo aircraft available in the market. The A350F is based on the modern, long-range A350 aircraft and will feature

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Recaro Group generates €270 million in 2021, forecasts double-digit growth for 2022

Financial, Top Stories

Germany-headquartered Recaro Group, the seating innovator and specialist which includes Recaro Holding, Recaro Aircraft Seating and Recaro Gaming has announced it generated approaching €270 million in 2021. The Group also predicts a promising 2022 with a projected double-digit growth. At Recaro Aircraft Seating’s four worldwide-located premises nearly 60,000 aircraft seats were manufactured, a slight rise

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EASA will not extend approval of transport of cargo in passenger cabins

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Since 2020, the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has issued approvals and exemptions for the transport of cargo in passenger cabins on a case-by-case basis. These were time-limited until July 31, 2022. Following a review of the operational context for transport of cargo in passenger cabin, the agency has concluded that the logistical challenges

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Tilman Reinshagen to become new COO of Brussels Airlines

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Tilman Reinshagen, currently Vice President Ground Operations Hub Airlines Frankfurt, has been chosen by the Lufthansa Group Executive Board as the new Brussels Airlines COO. He will join Brussels Airlines as of July 1, to head the operational departments of the Belgian airline (Flight Operations, Maintenance & Engineering, Ground Operations). Reinshagen’s appointment is pending the

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TAP posts net loss of €1.6 billion in 2021

Financial

TAP Air Portugal has posted a net loss of €1.6 billion for 2021, better than forecasted (€1.75 billion), including the recognition of non-recurring costs of €1 billion. The first half of 2021 was marked by severe restrictions on domestic and international mobility due to the COVID-19 pandemic, leading to an almost total grounding of the

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BOC Aviation signs purchase agreement with Airbus for 80 A320neo-family aircraft

Aircraft & Engines

Global aircraft operating lessor BOC Aviation has signed a firm order for 80 A320neo-family aircraft comprising ten A321XLRs, 50 A321neos and 20 A320neos. The latest agreement takes BOC Aviation’s total direct orders with Airbus to 453 aircraft from the single-aisle A320 family to the A330 and A350 wide-bodies. The A320neo family incorporates new-generation engines and

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Alliance Airlines focuses on fuel efficiency with expanded relationship with GE Digital Aviation Software

Information Technology

GE Digital has released that Alliance Airlines has chosen Fuel Insight™ to focus efforts on saving fuel burn with fast access to flight data. The airline is building on its existing installation of GE Digital’s Safety Insight™ solution and therefore will be able to unlock the value of the data it gathers from a single

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