Rolls-Royce successfully completes taxiing of its ‘Spirit of Innovation’ aircraft

Rolls-Royce has successfully completed the taxiing of its ‘Spirit of Innovation’ aircraft, the latest milestone on its journey to becoming the world’s fastest all-electric plane. For the first time, the plane powered along a runway propelled by its powerful 500hp [400kw] electric powertrain and the latest energy storage technology developed to set world speed records

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AFG Aviation Ireland completes acquisition of four Airbus A330-200F aircraft

AFG Aviation Ireland, a wholly owned subsidiary of Aircraft Finance Germany GmbH, has completed the acquisition of four Airbus A330-200F freighter aircraft bearing MSN 1688, MSN 1708, MSN 1584, and MSN 1594 from Qatar Airways Group (Qatar) for CMA CGM Air Cargo (France), the new air cargo division of French container logistics and shipping giant

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Jazz Aviation to become sole operator of Air Canada Express flights

Air Canada has announced an agreement to amend the Capacity Purchase Agreement (CPA) with Jazz Aviation, a wholly owned subsidiary of Chorus Aviation, under which Jazz currently operates certain regional Air Canada Express flights. Through the revised agreement, Air Canada will transfer operation of its Embraer E175 fleet to Jazz from Sky Regional and Jazz

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SIA Engineering signs MOU to acquire SR Technics Malaysia

SIA Engineering Company (SIAEC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with SR Technics Switzerland (SRT) relating to the potential acquisition (in part or whole) of SRT Malaysia by SIAEC. SRT Malaysia, located in Selangor, Malaysia, is a subsidiary of SRT, incorporated in January 2013 to provide component repair, testing and overhaul services with a

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Norwegian cancels major aircraft order and books US$1.5 billion charge

Having secured bankruptcy protection in both Norway and Ireland in 2020, low-cost carrier Norwegian Air (Norwegian) has taken a NEK12.8 billion (US$1.5 billion) charge and cancelled its current order of 88 narrow-body Airbus jets. Last year Norwegian cancelled its remaining orders for 97 aircraft with Boeing, while also seeking compensation from the planemaker for the

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Austrian Airlines sells three Boeing 767s to U.S. company MonoCoque Diversified Interests (MDI)

Austrian Airlines has found a buyer for its three long-haul aircraft that were up for sale. The Boeing 767-300ER aircraft will go to U.S. company MonoCoque Diversified Interests (MDI). The purchase agreement has already been signed. The parties have agreed not to disclose the purchase price. The first aircraft, registered OE-LAT, will leave Vienna at

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JetBlue takes delivery of first Airbus A321neo aircraft featuring reimagined Mint

JetBlue has formally taken delivery of its first Airbus A321neo aircraft configured with the airline’s reimagined premium Mint® experience and an all-new onboard layout, featuring comfort and connectivity perks that set the airline apart from other U.S. carriers. The aircraft arrived at JetBlue’s home at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) on February

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CAS purchases new Hydraulics Universal test stand

Certified Aviation Services (CAS) has purchased a new Series 920 Universal Independent Dual System Hydraulic test stand. The Series 920 stand is manufactured by A&P Hydraulics based in Landrum, South Carolina. The Series 920 stand features 80gpm, 5,000psi independent dual systems which will be utilized to test hydraulic components such as thrust reverser actuators, servos,

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