Heike Tamm, Author at AviTrader Aviation News

MagniX’s electric propulsion units (EPUs) will be utilised to electrify Harbour Air’s fleet

Harbour Air partners with magniX to electrify seaplane fleet

Harbour Air, North America’s largest seaplane airline, has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with magniX to acquire 50 magni650 electric engines. MagniX’s electric propulsion units (EPUs) will be utilised to electrify Harbour Air’s fleet, commencing with the De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver in 2026. The magni650s will also be employed for third-party conversions. This agreement […]

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FAA enforces new safety measures across aviation sector

Other News

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is introducing new regulations mandating charter airlines, commuter airlines, air tour operators, and select aircraft manufacturers to establish a safety management system (SMS) to detect and address safety risks early. SMS offers a structured, repeatable and systematic approach to proactively identify hazards and manage safety risks. By integrating SMS, these

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Embraer delivers 25 jets in 1Q24, shows significant growth in executive aviation

Aircraft & Engines

Embraer has delivered 25 jets in the first quarter of 2024 (1Q24), marking a substantial increase of 67% compared to the 15 aircraft delivered in 1Q23. Notably, Executive Aviation witnessed robust delivery growth, soaring from eight to 18 jets during the same period in 2023. These deliveries represent the highest first-quarter performance in the last

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WestJet has purchased the first SAF supplied in Canada by Shell Aviation © Shutterstock

WestJet procures first SAF in Canada from Shell Aviation

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WestJet has achieved a significant milestone in its mission to attain net-zero emissions by 2050 with the procurement of the first sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) supplied in Canada by Shell Aviation. This achievement underscores WestJet’s commitment to advancing sustainability within the aviation industry, marking a notable stride towards making Canada’s air travel sector more environmentally

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Munich Airport reports robust growth with record passenger numbers in Q1 2024

Other News

In the first quarter of 2024, Munich Airport maintained its trajectory for growth despite numerous strikes, with nearly eight million travellers counted from January to March. This marks an increase of about one million passengers, or approximately 14%, compared to the same period last year. With the current passenger volume, Munich Airport has once again

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Alaska-Horizon Embraer E175 aircraft © Embraer

Alaska Air Group reports Q1 2024 net loss of US$132 million

Financial

Alaska Air Group has reported a net loss for the first quarter of 2024 (under generally accepted accounting principles, GAAP) of US$132 million, compared to a net loss of US$142 million for the first quarter of 2023. The reported net loss for the first quarter of 2024, excluding special items and mark-to-market fuel hedge accounting

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ANZ has selected Wellington and Marlborough airports as the ports for its all-electric aircraft © Air New Zealand

Air New Zealand selects airports for inaugural electric aircraft

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Air New Zealand has revealed Wellington and Marlborough airports as the designated ports for its inaugural all-electric aircraft. Late last year, Air New Zealand unveiled the acquisition of its premier next-generation aircraft, the all-electric ALIA CTOL from Beta Technologies. Initially, the airline will operate a cargo-only service in collaboration with NZ Post. Wellington Airport will

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Spirit Central, Spirit Airlines' new corporate campus at Dania Pointe in Dania Beach, Florida

Spirit Airlines unveils new corporate campus at Dania Pointe, Florida

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On April 18, Spirit Airlines has marked the grand opening of Spirit Central, its new corporate campus at Dania Pointe in Dania Beach, Florida. The expansive campus, sprawling over 11 acres, comprises four edifices, including a support centre housing offices, an amenity building, a fresh crew training facility designed for practical training in flight simulators

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SAESM expands Nouaceur plant for increased MRO capacity

MRO & Production

To commemorate its 25th anniversary, Safran Aircraft Engines Services Morocco (SAESM), a collaboration between Safran Aircraft Engines and Royal Air Maroc, have unveiled the expansion of its Nouaceur plant near Casablanca’s Mohammed V International Airport. The two partners also formalised a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to support the continued growth of the unit, which includes

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Among other transactions during the quarter SkyWorks negotiated the extension of the lease for an A319-100 aircraft leased to Bangkok Airways

SkyWorks Holdings reports Q1 2024 transactions and activities

Aircraft & Engines

SkyWorks Holdings hasndisclosed the transactions and engagements conducted during the first quarter of 2024 across its Leasing & Asset Management and Investment Banking & Advisory Groups. Under the Leasing & Asset Management Group, SkyWorks facilitated the sale of two A321-200 aircraft leased to Aegean Airlines on behalf of Sierra Echo Aircraft Leasing. Additionally, SkyWorks negotiated

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Heike Tamm

Harbour Air partners with magniX to electrify seaplane fleet

FAA enforces new safety measures across aviation sector

Embraer delivers 25 jets in 1Q24, shows significant growth in executive aviation

WestJet procures first SAF in Canada from Shell Aviation

Munich Airport reports robust growth with record passenger numbers in Q1 2024

Alaska Air Group reports Q1 2024 net loss of US$132 million

Air New Zealand selects airports for inaugural electric aircraft

Spirit Airlines unveils new corporate campus at Dania Pointe, Florida

SAESM expands Nouaceur plant for increased MRO capacity

SkyWorks Holdings reports Q1 2024 transactions and activities

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