Vietjet, Thales sign aircraft maintenance deal

Vietnamese airline Vietjet and French technology group Thales have signed a maintenance, repair and overhaul contract covering components for Vietjet’s Airbus A320 and A330 fleets, the companies said. Under the Repair-By-The-Hour agreement, Thales will provide component maintenance services aimed at improving aircraft availability, reducing operating lifecycle costs and speeding up repairs, they said. The deal […]

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Robert Geckle takes on role as CEO of Thales USA and North America

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Thales has appointed Robert Geckle as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Thales USA and Thales North America, effective July 1, 2026. The appointment follows the planned retirement of Alan Pellegrini, who will step down as CEO of Thales USA and Thales North America on June 30, after nearly two decades with the company. During his

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Thales names Jérémie Papin as Finance Chief

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Thales has appointed Jérémie Papin as Senior Executive Vice-President, Finance and Information Systems, effective from July 1, 2026. He will succeed Pascal Bouchiat, who is set to retire after serving in the role. Papin will join the Thales Executive Committee and report directly to Chairman and Chief Executive Patrice Caine. Papin joins from Nissan Motor

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Cathay selects Thales for new A330neo fleet avionics

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The Cathay Group has selected Thales to provide a comprehensive suite of advanced avionics systems for its upcoming fleet expansion, covering 30 Airbus A330neo aircraft to be operated by Cathay Pacific and 18 A321neo/A320neo aircraft to be flown by HK Express. The agreement strengthens Thales’ position as a key technology partner for the Hong Kong-based

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Airbus, Leonardo and Thales unite to forge a new European space power

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Airbus, Leonardo and Thales have signed a memorandum of understanding to merge their space activities into a single company. By joining forces, the three giants aim to bolster Europe’s strategic autonomy in space. This vital sector supports telecommunications, navigation, earth observation, science, exploration and national security. The new venture will also act as a trusted

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Thales and IndiGo have signed two strategic contracts © Thales

Thales and IndiGo forge long-term avionics maintenance partnership

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Thales and IndiGo, India’s largest airline, have entered into a strategic 11-year maintenance agreement to support IndiGo’s existing fleet of 430 Airbus A320 aircraft, as well as its future order of more than 800 Airbus A32X aircraft. This landmark deal underscores IndiGo’s commitment to strengthening operational reliability while preparing for rapid fleet expansion. Under the

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The newly signed MoA is the foundation for future innovation in inflight entertainment (IFE) © Thales

Thales, Qatar Airways sign MoA on future innovation in IFE

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Thales has signed a memorandum of agreement (MoA) with Qatar Airways to support the airline’s latest strategic fleet expansion. The agreement sets a foundation for future innovation in inflight entertainment (IFE), aligned with Qatar Airways’ digital transformation goals. The MoA also outlines plans to explore the development of a dedicated IFE service and maintenance centre

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Thales and Malaysia Airlines have signed a long-term avionics service agreement

Thales signs avionics support deal for Malaysia Airlines’ new A330neos

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Thales and Malaysia Airlines have entered into a long-term services agreement covering the Thales avionics systems onboard the airline’s new A330neo fleet. This strategic partnership ensures dedicated support for the airline’s operations, enhancing fleet reliability and optimising maintenance efficiency. Under the agreement, Thales will oversee all repairs of its avionics products, while also providing guaranteed

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Thales will continue providing maintenance and repair services for its avionics equipment installed on China Eastern Airlines' flee

EASTEC, Thales renew avionics maintenance services agreement

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EASTEC and Thales have renewed their partnership agreement in a signing ceremony at the 15th Airshow in Zhuhai, China. Under this contract extension, Thales will continue providing maintenance and repair services for its avionics equipment installed on China Eastern Airlines’ A320, A330 and B737 fleets until 2029. This renewal builds upon a successful collaboration that

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Qatar Airways will equip its new A321 NX fleet with Thales' FlytEDGE © Shutterstock

Qatar Airways to equip new A321 NX fleet with FlytEDGE

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Qatar Airways has signed an agreement with Thales to equip its new A321 NX fleet with FlytEDGE, Thales’ Crystal Cabin® inflight entertainment (IFE) system. As Qatar Airways embarks on a digital transformation journey, FlytEDGE, the cloud-native inflight entertainment and connectivity (IFEC) platform, will deliver a new level of personalisation and passenger entertainment. Qatar Airways is

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Vietjet, Thales sign aircraft maintenance deal

Robert Geckle takes on role as CEO of Thales USA and North America

Thales names Jérémie Papin as Finance Chief

Cathay selects Thales for new A330neo fleet avionics

Airbus, Leonardo and Thales unite to forge a new European space power

Thales and IndiGo forge long-term avionics maintenance partnership

Thales, Qatar Airways sign MoA on future innovation in IFE

Thales signs avionics support deal for Malaysia Airlines’ new A330neos

EASTEC, Thales renew avionics maintenance services agreement

Qatar Airways to equip new A321 NX fleet with FlytEDGE

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