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DAILY AVIATION NEWS ALERT

February 15th, 2024
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Highly qualified Etihad flight crews are now authorised to fly both aircraft types interchangeably after rigorous regulatory approval and extensive training

Etihad to enable pilots to fly both A350 and A380 aircraft

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has achieved another key milestone in pilot training and flight operations. After successfully obtaining rigorous regulatory approvals and completing thorough pilot training, Etihad has achieved the qualification for its pilots to seamlessly operate both the Airbus A350 and A380 aircraft interchangeably. This milestone positions Etihad as one of the pioneering …
Pratt & Whitney was awarded an F100 engine performance-based logistics (PBL) sustainment contract by South Korea's Defense Acquisition Programme Administration (DAPA

Pratt & Whitney receives F100 engine sustainment contract

Pratt & Whitney was awarded an F100 engine performance-based logistics (PBL) sustainment contract by South Korea's Defense Acquisition Programme Administration (DAPA). This contract, with a base value of US$355 million, is the third consecutive PBL contract Pratt & Whitney and DAPA have signed since 2012, offering on-going maintenance support for the Republic of Korea Air Force's (ROKAF) F-15 Eagles and F-16 Fighting Falcons. …
Embraer E195-E2 jet © Embraer

Embraer joins United Airlines Ventures sustainable flight fund

Embraer has announced its participation in the United Airlines Ventures (UAV) sustainable flight fund, an investment initiative dedicated to amplifying the production and accessibility of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) by supporting pioneering start-ups. Launched in February 2023, the fund has expanded to include 22 corporate partners spanning diverse industries. United Airlines and its partners have collectively pledged over US$200 million …

AJW Group expands A350 support and launches Mexico City hub

AJW Group, a global leader in independent aircraft component parts and supply chain solutions, has made a strategic entry into the Airbus A350 support market by acquiring a substantial package of over 2500 spare parts. This move positions AJW Group to offer comprehensive support to A350 operators worldwide, with strategically located inventory in hubs across Europe and North America. The …
British Airways

BA moves to predictive, automated maintenance reporting system

A cutting-edge engineering system that uses real-time data to predict aircraft maintenance issues is helping British Airways (BA) reduce delays and save the use of more than 900,000 pieces of paper a year. The E-Logs platform will provide live performance information about all of the airline’s 270 jets, allowing the airline to immediately spot potential problems and proactively fix them …
Airbus

Airbus posts robust full-year 2023 financial results

Airbus has disclosed its consolidated financial results for the full year 2023, accompanied by forward-looking guidance for the year 2024. The company reported a substantial increase in gross commercial aircraft orders, totalling 2,319 units, compared to 1,078 in 2022, with a net order of 2,094 aircraft after cancellations. The order backlog stood at 8,598 commercial aircraft at the close of …
Wizz Air

Wizz Air to open pilot training centre in Rome

European airline Wizz Air (WIZZ) has declared its intention to inaugurate a second training facility in 2024, situated in Rome, Italy. Spanning over 2,500 m² and conveniently positioned within walking distance from T1 at Rome Fiumicino Airport, this new facility will host three full-flight simulators, catering to the recurrent training needs of over 4800 Wizz Air pilots annually. The overall …

ATR reports robust 2023 growth in deliveries, sales and customer expansion

BOC Aviation finalises finance leases with IndiGo for four Airbus A320neos

TUI shareholders vote to delist from London Stock Exchange

Electra Airways opts for Cobalt Spectrum LED drop-in mood lighting for A321 fleet

Korean Air secures EU approval for Asiana Airlines take-over

JetBlue shares soar as Carl Icahn makes strategic 10% investment

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