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DAILY AVIATION NEWS ALERT

February 22nd, 2024
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LCI inks deal for up to 21 latest-gen helicopters from Leonardo

LCI has announced a framework agreement for up to 21 of the latest-generation helicopters from Leonardo, comprising of ten firm plus 11 options. The innovative new framework agreement covers the latest generation light-intermediate AW169, intermediate AW139 and super-medium AW189 helicopters, which will collectively address industry renewal and replacement requirements. The new helicopters will be delivered through to 2028 and will …
Boeing 737 MAX

Boeing 737 MAX programme Chief Ed Clark steps down

Boeing has taken decisive action to replace the head of its 737 MAX programme, Ed Clark, following a concerning cabin panel blowout that has heightened the company's efforts to restore its reputation. Clark, who also served as the general manager of Boeing's Renton, Washington plant, is stepping down immediately, as reported in an internal memo, with the information first disclosed …
Qantas

Qantas Group reports AU$1.25 billion underlying profit before tax in H1 FY24

The Qantas Group maintains its commitment to customer experience and fleet expansion, achieving a AU$1.25 billion underlying profit before tax in the first half of FY24. Earnings, although 13% lower than the corresponding period in FY23, reflect a normalisation in fares and capacity. The decline in earnings is attributed to lower fares impacting revenue per available seat kilometre by approximately …
SIAEC will provide component support coverage for Air India Group’s current fleet of Airbus A320-family aircraft

SIAEC secures component programme with Air India

Mainboard-listed SIA Engineering Company (SIAEC) has announced the signing of an inventory technical management (ITM) agreement with Air India Group. Under this 12-year agreement, SIAEC will provide extensive component support coverage for Air India Group’s current fleet of Airbus A320-family aircraft. Besides access to its inventory pool, SIAEC (together with its subsidiaries and joint venture companies with original equipment manufacturers) …
Vietjet has ordered 20 A330neos from Airbus © Airbus

Vietjet places order for 20 Airbus A330-900 aircraft

Vietjet Air (Vietjet), the low-cost airline based in Hanoi, Vietnam, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Airbus for the purchase of 20 A330-900 widebodies. When finalised, this will be Vietjet’s first-ever wide-body order. The aircraft will be operated on the carrier’s growing long range network, as well as on high-capacity regional services. They will replace the carrier’s current fleet of leased …
Rolls-Royce more than doubled profit in 2023

Rolls-Royce more than doubled profit in 2023

Rolls-Royce has announced a substantial increase in its annual profit for the previous year, surpassing expectations. The company anticipates a further surge in 2024, attributing it to increased flight activity of aircraft equipped with its engines, improvements in its power business and a continuous influx of defence orders. In 2023, the group's underlying operating profit reached £1.6 billion, significantly exceeding …

ST Engineering AirX signs LOI for customisation of AirFish WIG craft from EMS

Taiwanese carrier STARLUX orders A350Fs and A330neo aircraft

Satair signs multi-year agreement with Telair at Singapore Airshow

AMETEK Singapore named Honeywell authorised repair centre

Qantas announces new board members

Fokker Services Asia and Embraer ink MoU to advance authorised service centre status

Breeze Airlines expands fleet with order for ten Additional A220 aircraft

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