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DAILY AVIATION NEWS ALERT
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Macquarie Rotorcraft to acquire 12-helicopter portfolio from Milestone
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AerCap offshoot Milestone Aviation Group (Milestone) has agreed to sell a 12-helicopter portfolio to Macquarie Rotorcraft. The portfolio will comprise a combination of Sikorsky S-92, Airbus H135, Bell 412 and Leonardo AW109, AW139 and AW189 helicopters which are presently on lease to six customers in nine countries across Europe, the Middle East, Africa and South-East Asia. These particular aircraft are …
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ATR outlines growth plan for 2023
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After three difficult years due to COVID and a complex economic and geopolitical environment, ATR is set for growth in 2023. In the context of industry-wide supply chain issues, ATR delivered 25 new and 11 pre-owned aircraft in 2022. Nonetheless the global ATR in-service fleet is now close to pre-COVID numbers with 1,200 aircraft flying and the current backlog stands …
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Magellan Aviation Group names Anthony Spaulding new CEO and President
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Magellan Aviation Group has announced that Anthony Spaulding has been named as new CEO and President effective April 1, 2023. Spaulding is replacing Chairman Michimoto Asano, who has been interim CEO and President since January 2022. Asano will now resume his responsibilities as Chairman for Magellan Aviation Group. Spaulding originally joined Magellan Aviation Group in May of 2020 as Executive …
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HK Express takes delivery of first A321neo aircraft
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Low-cost carrier HK Express, a member of Cathay Pacific Group based in Hong Kong, has taken delivery of its first Airbus A321neo aircraft. This milestone marks the first of 16 A321neo aircraft for HK Express and features the airline’s latest livery, with vibrant shades of purple and white. In addition, the aircraft’s winglets and empennage spots an “e” shaped journey …
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BAE Systems to define battery system for Heart Aerospace's ES-30 plane
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BAE Systems, a leading aerospace and defence company and Heart Aerospace, a Swedish electric airplane maker, have announced a collaboration to define the battery system for Heart’s ES-30 regional electric airplane. The battery will be the first-of-its-kind to be integrated into an electric conventional take-off and landing (eCTOL) regional aircraft, allowing it to efficiently operate with zero-emissions and low noise. …
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ORIX Aviation acquires 100% aircraft portfolio from Merx Aviation
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ORIX Aviation has confirmed the 100% acquisition of an aircraft portfolio, consisting of 14 narrow-body aircraft with ten lessees across multiple continents, from Merx Aviation. The aircraft were previously held in a joint venture between ORIX Aviation and Merx Aviation, which commenced in 2017 with 35 aircraft valued at US$1billion. After trading activity, the portfolio currently consists of 14 narrow-body …
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Iberia Maintenance consolidates position as centre of excellence for V2500 engines in 2022
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In 2022, Iberia Maintenance consolidated its position as one of the centres of excellence for V2500 engines, due to the establishment of various new partnerships with, amongst others, Qatar Airways and HK Express. The V2500 represents more than 50% of the inducted engines by the company. The CFM56 is the second product with a share of one-third of the total …
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Spirit AeroSystems and Skyworks sign MoU for defence and commercial platforms
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Gulfstream opens all-new sales and design centre
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NSPA orders additional Airbus A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT)
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Loganair secures 30 additional slots at Heathrow Airport
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Recaro's SL3710 seats to take flight on HK Express' A321neo
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VINCI Airports obtains ACA 4+ environmental certification for all airports in Portugal
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