AJW Group (AJW) is a dynamic, privately owned, and independent aviation company that has been transforming aviation efficiency for over nine decades. In 1932, AJW founder, Anthony James (Jim) Walter, qualified as a pilot and took to the skies. His passion for flying saw the Piper Cub aircraft manufacturers giving him sole distribution rights in […]
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Vietjet has officially welcomed a new wide-body Airbus A330 aircraft, registered as VN-A820, increasing the airline’s total fleet to 121 aircraft, including those operated by Vietjet Thailand and Vietjet Qazaqstan. This milestone underscores Vietjet’s sustainable growth and its commitment to expanding its global network, positioning the airline to meet rising passenger and tourist demand ahead
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Air Niugini, the national carrier of Papua New Guinea, has taken delivery of its first Airbus A220-300 aircraft, which it is leasing from Azorra. The airline becomes the 25th operator of the A220 worldwide, which is now in service with carriers across five continents. The aircraft, named “People’s Balus”, departed the Airbus Final Assembly Line
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Thousands of Airbus employees based in the UK are preparing to take part in strike action this September after rejecting a pay deal, according to The Guardian. The dispute, led by the union Unite, threatens to disrupt production at the company’s key factories in Broughton, north Wales, and Filton, near Bristol, where aircraft wings for
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Airbus SE has reported consolidated financial results for the first half of 2025, highlighting strong commercial performance despite supply chain challenges affecting aircraft deliveries. Chief Executive Officer Guillaume Faury said the results reflected progress in the Defence and Space division and ongoing issues with engine supply for the A320 programme, which have pushed deliveries to
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Airbus Helicopters has commenced flight testing of the H160M Guépard, a militarised derivative of the H160, under the French Armed Forces’ Joint Light Helicopter programme. The maiden flight, conducted by pilot Samuel Chartier and three flight test engineers, was marked by a ceremony at Airbus Helicopters’ French headquarters. The French Ministry of Armed Forces has
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Kuehne+Nagel has strengthened its collaboration with Airbus through the renewal of a logistics agreement covering production and storage facilities across Spain, while also expanding into helicopter maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) support for the first time. The renewed and extended contract includes a wide range of services such as in-plant logistics, inter-site transport, warehouse-to-line deliveries,
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Aircalin, the international airline of New Caledonia, has announced an order with Airbus for two long-range A350-900 aircraft. This order will support Aircalin’s fleet modernisation and the expansion of its long-haul network. At present, the airline’s wide-body fleet consists of two A330neo aircraft. Aircalin intends to configure its A350s in a three-class premium layout, accommodating
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Airbus has announced that Lars Wagner, currently Chief Executive Officer of MTU Aero Engines AG, will succeed Christian Scherer as CEO of its Commercial Aircraft business, effective January 1, 2026. Wagner will also join the Airbus Executive Committee as part of this transition. To ensure continuity and a seamless handover, Wagner will join Airbus in
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Airbus Helicopters has secured a significant contract with the Kingdom of Bahrain for the purchase of nine H145 helicopters. The agreement was signed by His Excellency Sheikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, Bahrain’s Minister of Interior, and marks a strategic enhancement of the country’s aerial capabilities in both law enforcement and emergency medical services. The
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