Heike Tamm, Author at AviTrader Aviation News

IndiGo is introducing wide-body aircraft into its fleet with an order for A350-900 aircraft © Airbus

IndiGo strengthens fleet with order for 30 Airbus A350-900 aircraft

IndiGo, India’s leading airline, has finalised a firm order for 30 A350-900 aircraft, marking a significant expansion opportunity for IndiGo to broaden its network and connect various Indian metros to destinations worldwide. These aircraft will be equipped with Rolls-Royce Trent XWB engines, combining mission capability with the efficiency of the Trent XWB engine to provide […]

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American Airlines has posted a net loss of US$312 million for the first quarter © American Airlines

American Airlines records first-quarter loss of US$312 million

Financial

American Airlines (American) has achieved record first-quarter revenue of approximately US$12.6 billion. However, it reported a net loss of US$312 million. Excluding net special items, the net loss was US$226 million. Despite challenges, American Airlines Group attained its best-ever first-quarter completion factor. It generated operating cash flow of US$2.2 billion and free cash flow of

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Cassio 330 electric-hybrid aircraft © VoltAero

VoltAero’s Cassio 330’s electric-hybrid powertrain enters certification testing

MRO & Production

In a significant advancement for VoltAero’s Cassio e-aircraft family, the company has commenced certification testing for the five-seat Cassio 330’s parallel electric-hybrid powertrain. The powertrain, mounted on a ground-based test bench, incorporates crucial components for the series production of Cassio 330s: Safran Electrical & Power’s ENGINeUS™ 100 smart electric motor and Kawasaki’s four-cylinder high-performance thermal

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H175 helicopter in flight © Airbus Helicopters

GDHF signs deal for 20 Airbus H175 helicopters

Aircraft & Engines, Top Stories

GD Helicopter Finance (GDHF), a newly established helicopter leasing and finance firm headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, has finalised a deal with Airbus Helicopters and GDAT for up to 20 H175 helicopters. The agreement comprises ten firm orders and ten options, with GDHF set to market these H175 helicopters to clients in the energy, search and

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LTM has completed its first base maintenance on a Boeing 787 Dreamliner © LTM

Lufthansa Technik Malta (LTM) completes first base maintenance on Boeing 787 Dreamliner

MRO & Production

Lufthansa Technik Malta (LTM) has achieved a significant milestone by successfully completing its inaugural base maintenance on a Boeing 787 Dreamliner. The completion of the C-check on LOT Polish Airlines‘ B787-9, registered as SP-LSC, follows closely after last year’s announcement of LTM’s expansion into Boeing’s renowned long-haul wide-body aircraft. Investing several million euros in preparation

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Airbus posts strong Q1 2024 financial results

Financial

Airbus has unveiled its consolidated financial results for the first quarter ending March 31, 2024 (Q1 2024). The company reported robust performance across its commercial aircraft, helicopters, and defence and space divisions. Gross commercial aircraft orders reached 170 units in Q1 2024, up from 156 in Q1 2023, with no cancellations, maintaining the same number

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Turkish Airlines will receive six Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft from CDB Aviation © AirTeamImages

CDB Aviation inks lease deals for seven aircraft with Turkish Airlines

Aircraft & Engines

CDB Aviation, a wholly owned Irish subsidiary of China Development Bank Financial Leasing (CDB Leasing), has signed new lease agreements for a fleet of seven additional narrow-body and wide-body aircraft with its existing customer, Turkish Airlines (Turkish), the flag carrier of Türkiye. Under the new agreements, one used Airbus A330-343 will be delivered in May

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Condor took delivery of its first A320neo at a ceremony in Toulouse, France © Airbus

Condor welcomes first Airbus A320neo to fleet

Aircraft & Engines

Condor, a German leisure airline, has received its inaugural Airbus A320neo on lease from Avolon following a ceremony in Toulouse. This milestone marks the airline’s ongoing fleet modernisation, which already features the A330neo for long-haul routes. By utilising aircraft from the A320 and A330neo families, Condor aims to maximise the benefits of commonality between these

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IAG Cargo has transitioned its 160-strong ground vehicle fleet at London Heathrow from diesel to hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) © IAG Cargo

IAG Cargo converts ground vehicle fleet at Heathrow to HVO

Other News

IAG Cargo, the cargo arm of International Airlines Group (IAG), has successfully transitioned its 160-strong ground vehicle fleet at London Heathrow from Diesel to hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO). HVO, derived from plant waste and fully renewable materials, serves as a seamless replacement for White Diesel, significantly impacting net carbon emissions. For IAG Cargo, the shift

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AJW has acquired one B787-900 Dreamliner © AJW Group

AJW acquires B787-900 aircraft

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In a new development, AJW Group, a globally renowned independent provider of aircraft component parts, repair, and supply chain solutions, has announced the acquisition of a Boeing 787-900 Dreamliner. AJW Group has solidified its position with the acquisition of the Boeing 787-900, MSN 37109, which recently arrived at Cotswold Airport, United Kingdom. The aircraft, equipped

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