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Boeing gains FAA approval to fly Advanced Navigation Procedures on 787

Boeing has received FAA approval to fly Required Navigation Performance – Authorization Required (RNP AR) procedures on the 787 fleet. Operators that fly RNP AR ...

GE’s Passport engine begins first full engine test

Certification testing is underway on the first Passport development engine at GE Aviation’s Peebles Testing Operation in Ohio. The engine began ground testing on June ...
KLM aircraft at Schiphol Airport ©

KLM Group signs up for GE Aerospace’s fuel insight solution

GE Aerospace, Software as a Service, has announced that KLM Group Airlines (KLM Group), comprising KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, KLM Cityhopper and Martinair, has enlisted its Fuel Insight software to enhance fuel efficiency, lower CO2 emissions and consolidate around a unified set of tools at the group level. Previously, KLM trialled GE Aerospace’s Flight Analytics

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Narita International Airport © Collins Aerospace

Narita International Airport selects Collins Aerospace for passenger experience enhancements

Collins Aerospace has been chosen to deploy systems aimed at improving the passenger experience through streamlined processing and self-service kiosks at Narita International Airport Corporation (NAA), Japan. NAA has opted for ARINC cMUSE, the airport’s common-use passenger processing system. This system will allow multiple airlines to utilise desks and boarding gate positions within the terminal,

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Czech Airlines Technics

Czech Airlines Technics returns to profit

Czech Airlines Technics (CSAT), a subsidiary of Prague Airport, has achieved financial success for the first time since 2019. This positive outcome is attributed to the gradual restoration of operations across all sectors, increased service volume and optimal utilisation of available capacity. The EBITDA operating profit saw a year-on-year increase of 45 million crowns to

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Rendering of eVTOL aircraft in AirX livery © Eve

Eve Air Mobility and AirX sign LOI for up to 50 eVTOLs

Eve Air Mobility (Eve) has signed a letter of intent with AirX Inc., Japan’s largest public helicopter air charter service, for up to ten firm and up to 40 optional electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. The order will support the continued development and scaling of innovative transportation operations in Japan. AirX is a

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Jack Karapetyan

Ontic appoints Jack Karapetyan as VP and GM of Global MRO Operations

Ontic, a licensor and manufacturer of complex engineered parts for the aerospace and defence industries, has named Jack Karapetyan as Vice President and General Manager of Global MRO Operations. This appointment marks a significant new direction for Ontic’s manufacturing, repair, and overhaul (MRO) operations. Karapetyan’s promotion is effective immediately, transitioning from his previous role as

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United Airlines

United Airlines reveals Q1 2024 financials and fleet developments

United Airlines (UAL) has announced its first quarter (Q1) 2024 financial results, recording a pre-tax loss of US$164 million, marking a US$92 million improvement compared to the same quarter last year. Adjusted pre-tax loss stood at US$79 million, reflecting a US$187 million improvement on an adjusted basis from the previous year. These figures include a

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Bangkok Airways eyes further growth through renewed network planning and optimisation deal with Sabre © Sabre

Bangkok Airways renews optimisation deal with Sabre

Sabre Corporation has announced the renewal of its agreement with Bangkok Airways, as the airline sets its sights on continued industry growth, investment and collaboration. This renewed partnership marks the third extension between the two companies, ensuring that Bangkok Airways will persist in leveraging Sabre’s comprehensive suite of network planning and optimisation solutions to forge

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With the acquisition of ATB, SAMCO Aircraft Maintenance will double its base maintenance footprint in Europe © Airbus

SAMCO Aircraft Maintenance acquires Austrian Airlines Techniks Bratislava

SAMCO Aircraft Maintenance, an aircraft maintenance provider, has reported the successful acquisition of Austrian Airlines Techniks Bratislava (ATB). Established in 2006, ATB has been providing heavy maintenance services to regional aircraft operators. Under the previous ownership of Austrian Airlines, ATB achieved remarkable growth and success. This change of ownership marks a new chapter for ATB,

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CMA CGM AIR CARGO will take delivery of two Boeing B777-200F aircraft this year © Boeing

CMA CGM AIR CARGO to introduce transpacific route, adds two B777Fs

CMA CGM AIR CARGO is set to launch a transpacific route linking Asia to North America in the summer of 2024, marking a significant step forward in its development strategy. To facilitate service expansion to new destinations, CMA CGM AIR CARGO will take delivery of two Boeing B777-200F aircraft this year. The first aircraft, expected

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Barry Swift Chief Operating Officer of AJW

AJW Group signs multiple new logistics contracts

AJW Group has announced the signing of multiple new logistics contracts aimed at transforming its operational landscape. These agreements represent a significant investment in AJW Group’s future, focused on streamlining operations, reducing costs, and reinforcing the supply chain. “In today’s dynamic aviation and business environment, AJW Group’s transformation journey is crucial for our success,” said

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Lufthansa Group

Lufthansa Group expects lower second-quarter results due to strikes

On an initial basis, the Lufthansa Group has reported an Adjusted EBIT loss of €849 million in the first quarter of 2024 (compared to a loss of €273 million the previous year). The loss exceeded expectations due to various strikes, both by different employee groups within the Group and by employees at system partners, which

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Teardown of aircraft

Six global aviation stakeholder groups unite to launch The Aviation Circularity Consortium (ACC)

April 16, 2024, marks the launch of The Aviation Circularity Consortium (ACC), a coalition of six aviation stakeholder groups from around the world, united in their mission to expedite supply chain decarbonisation. The ACC’s formation aims to drive a circular economy model, extracting value from the approximately 8,000 retired aircraft stored in boneyards worldwide. This

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Claudio Buncamper, New Chief Commercial Officer at Sunrise Airways

Claudio Buncamper becomes new CCO for Sunrise Airways

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

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Cassio 330 electric-hybrid aircraft © VoltAero

VoltAero joins General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA)

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

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Contract signing at MRO Americas in Chicago, between Ontic and Boeing © Ontic

ONTIC, Boeing forge exclusive distribution partnership

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

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