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April 19, 2024

ALC places order for 25 A350 XWB Family aircraft

February 4, 2013

Air Lease Corporation (ALC), the Los Angeles based aircraft leasing company, has signed a contract for 25 A350 XWB Family aircraft, consisting of 20 A350-900 ...

Liebherr-Aerospace to maintain landing gears of Royal Jordanian’s Embraer jets

February 4, 2013

Liebherr-Aerospace recently closed a deal with Royal Jordanian (RJ) to repair and overhaul the landing gears of the airline’s three Embraer 175 and five Embraer ...

Signing of the MoU between Austrian Industrial Cooperation & Aviation Technology (AICAT) and Embraer © Embraer

Embraer and AICAT establish partnership to elevate Austrian aerospace collaboration

April 19, 2024

Embraer has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with AICAT (Austrian Industrial Cooperation & Aviation Technology) aimed at enhancing international cooperation in the aerospace sector. The cooperation aims to strengthen ties with the main aerospace companies in Austria and explore additional opportunities such as joint research, technology development and contributions from the Austrian ecosystem to

NJE is expanding its charter footprint with NSW service

National Jet Express (NJE) expands charter services to Orange, NSW

April 19, 2024

National Jet Express (NJE), a member of the Rex Group, announced the commencement of weekly charter services between Brisbane and Orange in New South Wales for mining and civil contractor SEE Civil. These services mark NJE’s eighth destination on the East Coast since initiating services from Brisbane in July 2023 and its inaugural port in

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

April 19, 2024

SkyWorks Holdings disclosed 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

SCAT Airlines takes off with AMOS © Swiss-AS

SCAT Airlines successfully implements AMOS System

April 19, 2024

Swiss-AS has released that SCAT Airlines, one of Kazakhstan’s leading carriers, has successfully launched AMOS. This significant achievement signifies the conclusion of an extensive transition period, facilitating the seamless integration and operation of AMOS within SCAT Airlines’ engineering and maintenance (E&M) department. Although the agreement between SCAT Airlines and Swiss-AS was signed in the summer

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

April 18, 2024

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

Narita International Airport © Collins Aerospace

Narita International Airport selects Collins Aerospace for passenger experience enhancements

April 18, 2024

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,

Czech Airlines Technics returns to profit

April 18, 2024

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

Rendering of eVTOL aircraft in AirX livery © Eve

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

April 18, 2024

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

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

April 18, 2024

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

United Airlines reveals Q1 2024 financials and fleet developments

April 17, 2024

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

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

Bangkok Airways renews optimisation deal with Sabre

April 17, 2024

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

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

April 17, 2024

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,

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

April 17, 2024

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

Barry Swift Chief Operating Officer of AJW

AJW Group signs multiple new logistics contracts

April 17, 2024

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

Lufthansa Group expects lower second-quarter results due to strikes

April 17, 2024

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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Nordic Aviation Capital successfully completes Senior unsecured private placement

March 24, 2019

Nordic Aviation Capital (NAC) has successfully completed its third Senior Unsecured Private Placement issuance. The issuance was launched at US$250 million and was substantially oversubscribed ...

Airlines & Routes

JetBlue introduces all-new, ultra-comfortable and fully connected Airbus A320 aircraft

March 24, 2019

JetBlue’s newest cabin experience has entered into service, bringing to the skies the widest seats available for this aircraft, custom-designed seatback inflight entertainment (IFE) with ...

Aircraft & Engines

Planet Nine Private Air places fourth Falcon 7X into service

March 24, 2019

Planet Nine Private Air, the Van Nuys, California based private charter operator and aircraft management company, has added its fourth ultra long-range Dassault Falcon 7X ...