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July 7th, 2023
Rendering of a Britten-Norman Islander flying above Valetta, Malta

UK’s Britten-Norman signs MoU for two Islander aircraft

UK Plane manufacturer Britten-Norman has confirmed the signing of an MoU with Malta’s Simon J Camilleri Holdings (SJC Holdings) for the acquisition of two factory-new Islander turboprop aircraft, with an option for a third. SJC Holdings intends to create a new company, Gulf Med Aviation Services and will deploy the two Islander aircraft across routes covering the Mediterranean, North Africa …
“Our innovative Northern Runway plan will help secure economic prosperity for thousands of families, businesses, and future generations across the region” says Stewart Wingate Gatwick Airport CEO

London Gatwick submits planning application to bring Northern Runway into routine

London Gatwick has submitted a Development Consent Order (DCO) application to the Planning Inspectorate (PINS) with the aim of utilising its existing Northern Runway alongside the Main Runway on a regular basis. This strategic move by London Gatwick demonstrates its commitment to long-term growth and its significant contribution to the local economy. The airport's plan includes the creation of approximately …
Frank Bauer (l) and Dr. Christian Leifeld

Lufthansa Cargo names Frank Bauer CFO and Chief Human Resources Officer

Frank Bauer will be the new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Chief Human Resources Officer of Lufthansa Cargo AG. This was decided by the company's Supervisory Board. He will take up his new position on August 1, 2023. Bauer began his career at Lufthansa in 2007. Three years later he joined the airline Jade Cargo in China. In 2012, he …
A U.S. Army CH-47F performs a sling load during a training exercise

Boeing to produce 19 CH-47F Block 1 Chinooks

As part of a U.S. Department of Defense Foreign Military Sale (FMS), Boeing has received a contract to produce 18 CH-47F Block I Chinooks for South Korea and one additional aircraft for Spain. As Boeing continues transitioning to building the advanced Block II configuration, the deal valued at up to US$793 million represents the final aircraft to be ordered on …
Icelandair becomes newest Airbus customer

Icelandair becomes newest Airbus customer

Icelandair, the primary airline based in Keflavik, Iceland, has made a definitive purchase of 13 Airbus A321XLR aircraft, making it a new customer of Airbus. In addition to this order, Icelandair is also planning to lease four A321LRs. The acquisition of the A321XLR will provide Icelandair with extended range capabilities, opening up new market opportunities for the airline. Furthermore, these …
CL4710 seats will be installed on Sichuan Airlines’ A319neo aircraft

Sichuan Airlines chooses RECARO seats for new A319neo aircraft

RECARO Aircraft Seating (RECARO) will outfit Sichuan Airlines’ brand-new fleet of Airbus aircraft with CL4710 seats. A total of 80 pax of the CL4710 will be installed in the business-class cabin of ten A319neo aircraft. First delivery of the aircraft will take place in May 2024. The RECARO CL4710 delivers advanced comfort on short- and medium-haul flights. The seat’s ergonomic …
Embraer E195-E2 made its debut in Uzbekistan

Embraer E195-E2 makes debut in Uzbekistan

Embraer's E195-E2 jet made its debut in Uzbekistan with a two-day tour, offering government officials, the media and airline representatives an up-close experience of the E2-family of jets’ innovative design and operational efficiency. The demonstration underscored the urgent need for enhanced domestic and regional connectivity within Uzbekistan, a nation increasingly focusing on tourism development and infrastructure expansion. Given the country’s …

Norwegian Air Shuttle to acquire Widerøe

Viva Aerobus extends orders to 170 A320neos with latest MoU for 90 more jets

IATA reports strong growth in air travel demand for May 2023

JetBlue Airways ends Northeast Alliance with American Airlines

ExecuJet successfully completes heavy maintenance checks on wide range of Falcon-family jets

Milan Bergamo Airport achieves impressive double-digit growth

Storm Aviation and Norse Atlantic sign new five-year contract

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