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DAILY AVIATION NEWS ALERT
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Rheinmetall to build new German factory for manufacture of F-35A Lightening II fuselage sections
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Düsseldorf, Germany-based Rheinmetall has announced it is to build new factory premises specifically for the manufacturing of fuselage parts for the F-35A Lightning II multirole combat aircraft. Working closely with American partners Northrop Grumman and Lockheed Martin, the creation of a 60,000-square-metre ultra-modern factory unit will provide a massive boost to German-American defence technology cooperation. Located at Weeze in the Kleve …
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Quickstep signs MoU with Alliance Airlines
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Quickstep Holdings (Quickstep) has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Alliance Aviation Services (Alliance). The MoU opens a period of detailed negotiation to secure formal contracting arrangements in support of Alliance Airlines’ growing fleet of Embraer E190 aircraft. The scope of the MOU is significant and seeks to provide a unique component repair capability to the Alliance fleet …
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LCI delivers three Leonardo AW169 helicopters to Alidaunia
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LCI, a leading aviation company, has delivered three Leonardo AW169 helicopters on long-term lease to the Italian operator, Alidaunia S.r.L. (Alidaunia). The aircraft were all delivered new from Leonardo and are valued at over US$30 million. They form part of the LCI and SMFL joint venture (JV) fleet, which now totals 57 aircraft. The AW169s have entered service with Alidaunia over …
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VAS Aero Services expands inventory with acquisition of two Boeing 737-700 aircraft
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VAS Aero Services, a renowned global leader in aviation logistics and aftermarket services, has acquired two additional B737-700 aircraft. These aircraft will undergo teardown processes for efficient parts harvesting and subsequent marketing. The disassembly of both aircraft will be managed by VAS at Marana, AZ, with the process set to commence in July 2023. With this latest acquisition, VAS has …
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Rex Group submits response for Australian Antarctic Program bid
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Regional Express Group (Rex) has taken a significant step towards becoming the next aerial operator of the Australian Antarctic Program. Rex recently revealed that it has submitted a response to the Request for Information (RFI) issued by the Australian Antarctic Division (AAD). The AAD's ambitious program seeks to consolidate highly specialised aerial operations under a single operator's command. The program …
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Airbus unveils new A320-family final assembly line
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Airbus has officially inaugurated its state-of-the-art A320-family final assembly line (FAL) in Toulouse. The newly opened A321-capable final assembly line in Toulouse marks a significant milestone in the ongoing modernisation of Airbus' global industrial system. This FAL will contribute to the production rate ramp-up to 75 A320-family aircraft per month by 2026, while catering to the increased demand for A321s, …
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easyJet cancels 1,700 flights this summer
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easyJet, the British low-cost airline, has made the decision to cancel approximately 1,700 flights for the duration of this summer. The cancellations are a result of strikes, insufficient staff numbers, and the closure of airspace. easyjet recently announced that the majority of the affected flights are those operating to and from Gatwick Airport, located south of London. Fortunately, 95% of …
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Dutch State will force Schiphol Airport to reduce flight numbers by around 10%
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BOC Aviation posts second quarter results
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Virgin Australia's fleet renewal programme well underway
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SITA secures landmark deal with Airports Authority of India
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IAI signs deal to acquire India’s HELA Systems
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BAA Training Spain adds second B737 MAX simulator to training centre
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