After two years British Airways returns to short-haul European flying from Gatwick

After two years, British Airways returned to international short-haul flying from Gatwick Airport on Tuesday, March 29, as its first service departed for Larnaca at 6:25am. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic the airline suspended its European operation at Gatwick Airport, moving a number of flights over to Heathrow. Today marks a milestone in […]

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flynas to increase new jet orders up to 250 after COVID bounce back

As a result of operating again at pre-pandemic levels, the flynas Board of Directors have agreed to increase the volume of aircraft on order to 250 of varying capabilities. The Saudi carrier and leading low-cost airline in the Middle East is aiming to become the largest low-cost airline in the MENA region. The additional aircraft

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Aergo Capital acquires three B737NGs from AerCap

Aergo Capital Limited (Aergo) has acquired three Boeing 737NG aircraft from AerCap, bearing themanufacturer serial numbers 30692, 30674 and 30705 which are subject to leases with Enter Air, LAM and Ethiopian Airlines respectively. Fred Browne, Chief Executive Officer of Aergo, commented: “We are delighted to have successfully completed the acquisition with AerCap. With this transaction,

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Ted Colbert named President and CEO, Boeing Defense, Space & Security

Boeing has named Ted Colbert as President and Chief Executive Officer of its Defense, Space and Security business. Colbert succeeds Leanne Caret who is retiring following nearly 35 years of exceptional service with The Boeing Company. Stephanie Pope has been appointed as president and CEO of Boeing Global Services (BGS), succeeding Colbert. As President and

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VAS has been tapped by Airbus to manage teardown of three A380 aircraft © Airbus

Airbus performs first A380 flight powered by 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel

Airbus’ A380 test aircraft, MSN 1, took off from Blagnac Airport, Toulouse, France on Friday March 25. The flight lasted about three hours, operating one Rolls-Royce Trent 900 engine on 100% SAF. 27 tonnes of unblended SAF were provided by Total Energies for this flight. The SAF produced in Normandy, close to Le Havre, France,

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Airbus Helicopters and Boeing sign H-47 Chinook MoU relating to German heavy-lift helicopter needs

Airbus Helicopters and Boeing have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for their partnership on the Chinook H-47 to support Germany’s Schwerer Transporthubschrauber (STH) heavy-lift helicopter requirements. The purpose of the partnership is to bolster Germany’s defence readiness, while also supporting German economic growth. It will also help to combine the expertise of two of

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Groupe ADP, GMR Airports, Airbus, Axens and Safran sign MoU to collaborate on making Indian aviation future ready

Airport operators Groupe ADP and GMR Airports together with Airbus, Axens and Safran have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to conduct a joint study on Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) and its potential in India. The objective of the study, conducted under the lead and coordination of Groupe ADP and GMR Airports and with the

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Air Lease Corporation signs new lease agreements with Aeromexico

Air Lease Corporation has signed long-term lease agreements for nine new Boeing 737 aircraft with Aeromexico.  Consisting of two new 737-8s and seven new 737-9s, the aircraft are scheduled to deliver between July 2022 and August 2023 from ALC’s orderbook with Boeing.  “Air Lease Corporation is Aeromexico’s largest lessor and we are pleased to further

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