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Finnair completes sale and leaseback agreement for one Airbus 330 aircraft

Finnair signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Novus Aviation Capital on the sale and leaseback of two Airbus 330 aircraft owned by Finnair. The …

AerSale receives EASA certification

The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has granted Part 145 certification to AerSale’s aircraft heavy maintenance & storage facility located in Roswell, NM. This additional …

STS Aviation Group

STS Aviation Services opens new line maintenance stations in the UK

STS Aviation Group has announced the expansion of STS Aviation Services UK, with the opening of two new line maintenance stations at East Midlands (EMA) and Norwich (NWI) airports in the United Kingdom, effective April 1, 2024. This strategic expansion is set to enhance service capabilities in the region, with Air Explore as the primary customer at the

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© Lufthansa and the trade union Ver.di resolved the ongoing pay dispute

Lufthansa and Ver.di resolve pay dispute after successful mediation

Following successful mediation, Lufthansa and the trade union Ver.di have reached an agreement on the main features of a collective labour agreement for approximately 25,000 Lufthansa employees, announced in Frankfurt. Details of the agreement to be disclosed this Thursday, March 28, 2024. Ver.di chief negotiator Marvin Reschinsky expressed satisfaction with the arbitration outcome, while Lufthansa’s

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SAS AB initiates company reorganisation process in Sweden

SAS AB has officially applied for company reorganisation (Sw. företagsrekonstruktion) in Sweden today, March 27, 2024. The commencement of this process is contingent upon approval from the Stockholm District Court. It’s important to note that this application pertains solely to the listed parent company of the SAS Group, SAS AB, and does not extend to

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Brussels Airlines reaches agreement with cockpit unions on reward package

Brussels Airlines has successfully concluded negotiations with cockpit unions regarding their reward package, with the agreement formally signed on March 24, 2024. The specifics of the agreement will be communicated to the cockpit community in the forthcoming days. This agreement, mindful of the carrier’s current financial situation, primarily aims to enhance gross salaries. During the

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Over two-million gallons of blended SAF will be supplied into the fuelling system at Schiphol Airport over the course of 2024 © Emirates

Emirates adds SAF on flights from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport

Emirates has commenced the activation of its fuel agreement with Neste this month at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. Over two-million gallons of blended sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) will be supplied into the fuelling system at Schiphol Airport over the course of 2024. The airline will track the delivery of SAF into the fuelling systems and environmental

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the Ai Co-Validator promises to radically transform the way organisations process large volumes of incoming reports by leveraging artificial intelligence (AI)

ASQS and LHIND unveil revolutionary Ai Co-Validator

ASQS, a provider of integrated aviation quality and safety management solutions has launched its latest feature – the iQSMS Ai Co-Validator. Developed in cooperation with Lufthansa Industry Solutions (LHIND), a renowned IT service provider specialising in digital transformation, the Ai Co-Validator promises to radically transform the way organisations process large volumes of incoming reports by

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AAR posts third quarter sales of US$567 million, up 9%

AAR CORP. has reported third-quarter fiscal year 2024 consolidated sales of US$567.3 million and income from continuing operations of US$14.0 million. For the third quarter of the prior year, the company reported sales of US$521.1 million and income from continuing operations of US$21.8 million. Adjusted diluted earnings per share from continuing operations in the third

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New bins will be available on 50 aircraft by the end of this year and can accommodate up to 29 more bags per flight, helping make room for everyone's carry-on © United Airlines

United introduces larger overhead bins for Skywest E175 fleet

United Airlines (United) has released that it is installing new, larger overhead bins on its SkyWest operated Embraer E175 fleet that will provide more room for passengers’ roll aboard carry-on bags. These new bins will be available on 50 aircraft with a 76-seat configuration by the end of this year. United may expand the E175

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C&L Aerospace has opened a new warehouse in Leipzig, Germany © Shutterstock

C&L Aerospace opens new warehouse in Leipzig, Germany

C&L Aerospace, a C&L Aviation Group company, has opened a 20,000-ft² parts warehouse in Leipzig, Germany. This location was carefully researched and chosen in order to provide the most convenient shipping hub for Europe and beyond. The company warehouse will store aircraft parts inventories for the ATR 42/72, ERJ 145, E170/190, Saab 340, and more. 

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Pentagon 2000 Software

Pentagon 2000 Software completes SOC1 Audit and Certification process

Pentagon 2000 Software, Inc. has successfully completed the SOC1 Audit and Certification process. This audit, conducted by third-party auditor Ernst & Young according to AICPA standards, is crucial for ensuring trust in financial reporting. The audit’s success underscores the effectiveness of the company’s controls and its ability to safeguard client data. By obtaining the SOC1

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Dave Calhoun

Dave Calhoun to step down as Boeing CEO by end of 2024

Boeing President and CEO, Dave Calhoun, has declared his intention to step down from his CEO position at the end of 2024. However, Calhoun will continue to guide Boeing through the remainder of the year to ensure the completion of crucial ongoing initiatives aimed at stabilising and positioning the company for future success. Furthermore, Boeing

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Airbus Defence and Space has signed an agreement to acquire INFODAS, German company that provides cybersecurity and IT solutions © Airbus

Airbus Defence and Space to acquire INFODAS

Airbus Defence and Space has announced plans to acquire INFODAS, a leading Cologne-based German firm specialising in cybersecurity and IT solutions for the public sector, including defence and critical infrastructures. The agreement, subject to regulatory approvals, is anticipated to be finalised by the close of 2024. This strategic move aligns with Airbus’ commitment to fortify

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TrueNoord, has secured a new Term Loan with Deutsche Bank © TrueNoord

TrueNoord secures new Term Loan with Deutsche Bank

Specialist regional aircraft lessor, TrueNoord, has finalised a new Term Loan agreement with Deutsche Bank. The financing arrangement is aimed at bolstering TrueNoord’s ongoing business expansion initiatives and fleet enlargement, while also marking the addition of Deutsche Bank as a valued banking partner. Legal counsel Clifford Chance represented TrueNoord, while Milbank acted on behalf of

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Rex' Boeing 737NG full-flight simulator has been moved from Brisbane to Sidney © Rex

Rex’ Boeing 737NG full-flight simulator shifts base to Sydney

Rex has announced the certification of its Boeing 737NG full-flight simulator (FFS) by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA), marking its readiness for operational use. The Level D FFS is adaptable for both 737-700 and 737-800 variants and holds approval for upset prevention and recovery training (UPRT). Originally located at Ansett Aviation Training (AAT) facilities

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Boom Supersonic celebrates successful flight of XB-1

Boom Supersonic has announced the first flight of XB-1, the world’s inaugural independently crafted supersonic jet. The event unfolded at the Mojave Air & Space Port in Mojave, California, marking a significant leap forward in aviation technology. Like Overture, XB-1 capitalises on cutting-edge advancements such as carbon fibre composites, state-of-the-art avionics, digitally-optimised aerodynamics and an

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Textron Inc (Textron) has announced that its plant in Montreal, Canada, which manufactures flight simulators is to suspend production until further notice, endangering approaching 2,000 …

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Alaska Airlines starts flying Embraer 175 jet to state of Alaska

Alaska Airlines will start flying the Embraer 175 jet aircraft in the state of Alaska starting in October 2020. The E175, operated by regional partner …

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Seeker Aircraft announces business affiliation with Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Arabian Development & Marketing

Seeker Aircraft has announced that the Seeker, a mission specific, light observation aircraft, designed and developed for surveillance missions, is now  available for purchase from  …

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