Sunrise Airways has announced the appointment of Claudio Buncamper to the position of Chief Commercial Officer (CCO). With 33 years of experience in the aviation industry, Buncamper will spearhead the carrier’s strategic marketing and business development initiatives as it aims to expand intra-regional flights connecting gateways across the Caribbean. Before joining Sunrise Airways, Buncamper served
VoltAero has recently joined the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) as an associate member, participating in the Electric Propulsion & Innovation Committee (EPIC). Based in Washington, D.C., GAMA is a trade organisation that promotes the welfare, safety and interests of the global business and general aviation industry. With VoltAero’s involvement in EPIC as an associate
ONTIC, a global aerospace OEM, providing complex engineered parts and repair services for established aircraft in the defence and commercial market, and Boeing have entered into an exclusive agreement, expanding Boeing’s distribution of approximately 1,000 additional actuation and propulsion system products. Continuing to strengthen its exclusive distributor relationship with ONTIC, Boeing will now incorporate the
In a landmark agreement, Air New Zealand has finalised the largest purchase of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from Neste by any airline outside North America and Europe. The SAF, amounting to nine million litres, is scheduled for delivery before the end of 2024. Produced at Neste’s Singapore refinery, which expanded its SAF production capability last
In the first quarter of 2024, BOC Aviation conducted a series of significant transactions, showcasing its robust operational performance. These transactions included adding ten aircraft to the delivery pipeline for 2024 and finalising 31 lease commitments, marking the strongest first-quarter performance since 2020. Moreover, the company maintained strong momentum in aircraft sales, with five aircraft
Boeing‘s principal supplier, Spirit AeroSystems, has told REUTERS news agency that it is curbing overtime and recruitment efforts in response to a decrease in output of 737 MAX jets. The production of Boeing’s MAX aircraft has significantly declined in recent weeks, attributed to heightened factory inspections by U.S. regulators and a slowdown in assembly line
Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance (AFI KLM E&M), has announced a significant partnership with Hawaiian Airlines, consolidating its position as a premier provider of tailored solutions in the aviation sector. This collaboration signifies the commencement of a ten-year term contract, with the provision for a two-year extension, encompassing comprehensive component support for Hawaiian
In a bid to streamline the integration of first officers into its ranks, Brussels Airlines has initiated a partnership with Skywings Flight Training, situated in Antwerp. This collaboration has given rise to a “Multi Pilot Licence-program” designed to expedite the training process. Under this programme, candidates are enlisted alongside the airline even before their training
Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) has marked a significant milestone with the PT6A engine, surpassing 25 million flight hours and 40 years of powering the Cessna Caravan turboprop family for Textron Aviation. “The Cessna Caravan continues to define adventure and flying freedom and the pairing between this family of aircraft and the PT6A engine is
Eve Air Mobility (Eve) has appointed Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) as the supplier for the pylons of its electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. Pylons are a crucial part of the airframe, offering support for the aircraft’s electric power units and eight lift propellers. KAI’s designation as a supplier for Eve’s eVTOL marks the
Honeywell, in collaboration with ITP Aero, an aerospace propulsion company, has unveiled intentions to establish a new authorised service centre for Honeywell’s F124-GA-200 aircraft engines. Situated in Madrid, the Ajalvir site of ITP Aero will operate as a licensed maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) facility for International Turbine Engine Company (ITEC), a joint venture between
Embraer and ENAER (National Aeronautical Company of Chile) have revealed two collaborative agreements encompassing the A-29 Super Tucano, the C-390 Millennium defence aircraft and commercial aircraft. This cooperation will expand Embraer’s supplier and service network in Chile while fostering integration within the aerospace industries of Brazil and Chile. This partnership stems from an understanding among
Lufthansa and the UFO union have agreed on a new collective agreement for approximately 19,000 cabin employees of Lufthansa Airlines. The core of the agreement is a wage increase of a total of 16.5% (with interest effect 17.4%) in several stages over the next three years. The collective agreement is valid until at least the
AAR CORP, has announced an extension and expansion of its V2500 engine component distribution agreement with Sumitomo Precision Products. Under this agreement, AAR has extended its exclusive distribution rights for the V2500 pneumatic starter and starter control valve on behalf of SPP for the duration of the programme. Additionally, the contract expands AAR’s exclusive distributorship
Abelo, the Irish-based lessor, has announced the lease of a new ATR72-600 aircraft to Olympic Air, a member of the AEGEAN Group. The aircraft, part of Abelo’s order of thirty ATR aircraft, has just been delivered to Olympic Air. This strategic addition will support Olympic Air’s efforts to expand its regional presence in Greece. Since
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