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DAILY AVIATION NEWS ALERT

April 8th, 2024
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Spirit Airlines

Spirit Airlines, Airbus reach agreement to defer aircraft deliveries to bolster liquidity

Spirit Airlines has struck a deal with Airbus to postpone the delivery of all aircraft slated for the second quarter of 2025 through the end of 2026 to the period between 2030 and 2031. Notably, this deferral excludes the direct-lease aircraft set for delivery during this timeframe, with one each in the second- and third quarter of 2025. The arrangement …
Integrated aerostructure and engine MRO services on-site at Vallair align teardowns with repairs for maximum USM value creation © Vallair

Vallair completes advanced aerostructure repair facility in Châteauroux, France

Vallair, a seasoned aircraft MRO specialist, has finalised the construction of its fully integrated aerostructure repair, engine teardown, and component repair facility in Châteauroux, France. This consolidation of capabilities not only enhances efficiency but also offers airlines and lessors a cost-effective solution to prolong the lifecycle of large components that might otherwise be discarded due to logistical challenges associated with …
Javier Echave will take over from Emma Gilthorpe as COO of Heathrow © Heathrow Airport

Heathrow announces Executive Team changes

Heathrow Airport (Heathrow) has revealed several key changes to its executive team as it charts a course for the future, aiming to solidify its position as a premier airport in the global landscape. Chief Operating Officer (COO) Emma Gilthorpe, who has served Heathrow for 15 years, will be departing to assume the role of CEO at the Royal Mail starting …
First flight of the E190F © Embraer

E190F, Embraer's first E-Freighter conversion, takes off

The inaugural flight of the E190F, the first E-Freighter conversion from passenger transport to cargo aircraft, marked a milestone as it soared through the skies above São José dos Campos, Brazil on April 5. Conducted by the Embraer team, the flight lasted approximately two hours, during which the E-Freighter underwent comprehensive evaluations. Further testing is slated before the aircraft enters …
Greece is one step closer in procuring 35 Sikorsky-built Black Hawks following the signing of a letter of acceptance (LOA)

Greece commits to procuring 35 UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters

The Government of Greece has formalised its intention to acquire 35 UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters manufactured by Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, through a Foreign Military Sale agreement with the U.S. government. Paul Lemmo, President of Sikorsky, highlighted the significance of this decision, stating, “The latest generation UH-60M Black Hawk will bolster the Hellenic Ministry of Defense’s modernization efforts and …
CFM56-7B engine inspection © StandardAero

StandardAero’s DFW centre boosts CFM56-7B engine support, expands services

StandardAero’s Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) hub, situated at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, TX, is intensifying its backing for the CFM International turbofan engine, marking a milestone with its inaugural customer engine shop visit earlier this spring. Since its inauguration last year, the DFW-based CFM56-7B service centre has welcomed over a dozen engines for diverse work scopes, now advancing to furnish comprehensive …

Avolon, Cebu Pacific sign sale-and-leaseback deal for A330neos

Yasuyuki Kusakari appointed as Chairman of Jackson Square Aviation (JSA)

IATA report reveals February 2024 global passenger trends

AerCap's first quarter 2024: leases, purchases, sales and more

Finnair posts traffic performance for March 2024

AAR and TRIUMPH forge exclusive distribution deal

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