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October 25th, 2023
Portuguese carrier TAP is being put up for sale by the government

TAP reports record profits of €180.5 million in Q3

Portugal's flag carrier TAP Air Portugal (TAP) has posted a remarkable 62% surge in net profit for the third quarter, setting a new record at €180.5 million (US$192 million). This impressive financial performance was attributed to robust revenue growth and stringent cost controls, which significantly boosted operating margins, all while the company is gearing up for privatisation. The state-owned airline …
Turkish Airlines

AerCap inks deal with Turkish Airlines for new aircraft and lease extensions

AerCap has successfully secured an agreement with Turkish Airlines for a significant fleet expansion. The deal encompasses the lease of three new Boeing 787-9 aircraft, an additional 25 new MAX-8 aircraft and extensions for six used Airbus A330-200 aircraft. The newly acquired aircraft are set to be delivered between 2024 and 2026. Aengus Kelly, Chief Executive Officer of AerCap, expressed …
City Airlines will start operations in the summer of 2024

City Airlines starts flight operations in summer of 2024

Lufthansa Group's newest member City Airlines, which was founded last year, will start flight operations in the summer of 2024. The airline was founded last year and received its Air Operator Certificate (AOC) from the German Federal Aviation Authority back in June. It will operate its flights from the Munich and Frankfurt hubs and thus also offer feeder flights for …
Three-in-one CNC machine

UK Starling Aerospace expands capability with biggest investment in 20 years

In response to significant growth in demand for bespoke aircraft interior refurbishment projects, from private and commercial customers, Starling Aerospace has extended its design and manufacturing capability, thanks to a six-figure investment. The aircraft interiors specialist, located between London Heathrow and Gatwick Airports, has become the first and only UK aerospace company to operate a three-in-one CNC perforating, stitching and …

Etihad signs codeshare deal with SAS

Etihad Airways and Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) have signed a strategic codeshare agreement, so customers of both airlines will enjoy enhanced connectivity to destinations across each other’s networks. Arik De, Etihad’s Chief Revenue Officer said: “Our strategic bilateral agreement with SAS, coming after the start of our flights to Copenhagen, allows more seamless travel for our guests from Northern Europe to …
Ron Draper (l) Textron Aviation and Captain Daniel Rudas, Hahn Air

Hahn Air becomes European launch customer for Citation CJ3 Gen2

Hahn Air has entered into a purchase agreement to be the European launch customer for the just-announced Cessna Citation CJ3 Gen2. The deal, inked during the National Business Aviation Association – Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE) event at Las Vegas, also includes a new Cessna Citation Latitude. Both aircraft are expected to deliver in 2026. The Cessna Citation CJ3 Gen2 and …
Michael Whitaker

Senate confirms Michael Whitaker as new FAA leader

In a pivotal move, the Senate officially has confirmed Michael Whitaker as the new leader of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on Tuesday, October 24, marking the end of an 18-month vacancy that coincided with turbulent times for the aviation industry, raising concerns about safety amid airline and air traffic controller strains. FAA administrators are confirmed for five-year terms. According …

Qatar Airways' long-time CEO Akbar Al Baker steps down

LHT to supply spare parts for Hawaiian Airlines' Airbus fleet

Safran and Turkish Technic ink exclusive five-year maintenance agreement

Bombardier Defense delivers seventh Global 6000 jet to U.S. Air Force BACN programme

Finnair to update Embraer fleet with new interior

Azul to trial SITA eWAS and SITA OptiClimb

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