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DAILY AVIATION NEWS ALERT

March 20th, 2024
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British Airways is embarking on a multi-million-pound investment programme to overhaul its ground support equipment at Heathrow Airport © British Airways

British Airways overhauls airport equipment at Heathrow to reduce emissions

British Airways is embarking on a multi-million-pound investment programme to overhaul its ground support equipment at Heathrow Airport, as part of its commitment to reducing emissions both in the air and on the ground. The airline will gradually be replacing its ground vehicles at Heathrow, such as vans and cars, cargo transporters and passenger steps, moving towards hybrid or electric …
Two of Joby’s prototype electric air taxi aircraft at the company’s flight test and manufacturing facilities in Marina, California © Joby Aviation

Joby widens U.S. Air Force partnership with delivery of two eVTOL aircraft

Joby Aviation will deliver two aircraft to MacDill Air Force Base (AFB) in 2025 as part of the company’s AFWERX Agility Prime contract with the U.S. Air Force. MacDill AFB is home to the U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM), U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) and units from the Air Mobility Command (AMC), along with numerous logistics-oriented units. Personnel will test and …
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France steps in to safeguard Atos cybersecurity assets after Airbus pulls deal

Following Airbus's decision to abandon a deal to acquire Atos's struggling cybersecurity assets, France has pledged to safeguard the strategic interests of the company. The move comes as Atos faces consecutive setbacks, including failed attempts to raise capital through asset sales, resulting in a sharp decline in its shares. According to REUTERS news agency, the French Finance Ministry, led by …
Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE)

Dubai Aerospace Enterprise secures US$420 million unsecured term loan with CCB

Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) a global aviation services company, has announced the signing of a US$420 million five-year unsecured term loan with China Construction Bank (DIFC Branch) and China Construction Bank (Asia) Corporation Limited (CCB). This financing initiative aims to support DAE's future financial requirements. Firoz Tarapore, CEO of DAE, expressed his satisfaction with the transaction, emphasising the reinforcement of …
Diederik Pen

Diederik Pen appointed President of WestJet Airlines

The WestJet Group has appointed Diederik Pen as President of WestJet Airlines effective April 1, 2024. As WestJet Group Chief Operating Officer and President of WestJet Airlines, Pen will continue to report to Alexis von Hoensbroech, WestJet Group’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Von Hoensbroech will continue to maintain overall responsibility for the WestJet Group and its strategic direction.  “Diederik’s experience …
Inter Terminals Sweden

Inter Terminals Sweden partners with SAS to expand SAF facility in Port of Gävle

Inter Terminals Sweden is teaming up with SAS to enhance its aviation fuel capabilities in the Port of Gävle. The project involves repurposing tanks from traditional fossil heating oil storage to create a blending and storage facility for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). This expansion aligns with SAS's ambitious environmental objectives to fuel SAF equivalent to its consumption in Scandinavia by …

GKN Aerospace to expand support for LEAP engines

California Aeronautical University orders 15 Cessna Skyhawks

QOCO Systems launches revolutionary MRO solution 'Assignment'

Eve Air Mobility presents Vector

Dave Chriske named VP of Engine Asset Trading and Leasing for Megellan

Discover Airlines launches AERENA Inseat System on A320 aircraft

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