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Fourth AW169 performs its maiden flight

AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, reported that the fourth prototype of the new generation 4.5 tonne class light intermediate AW169 helicopter, successfully completed its maiden flight ...

MTU Maintenance signs $440m contract with Brazilian carrier GOL

MTU Maintenance, a leading independent maintenance provider, has signed a new contract with the Brazilian carrier GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes for engine overhaul and on-wing ...
JetBlue

JetBlue reveals US$716 million first-quarter loss amid revenue dip

JetBlue, ‘New York’s Hometown Airline®’, has unveiled its financial performance for the first quarter ending March 31, 2024. The airline disclosed a net loss of US$716 million, representing a year-on-year revenue decline of 5.1% to US$2.2 billion. As of the end of the first quarter, JetBlue held US$1.7 billion in unrestricted cash, cash equivalents, short-term

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Spirit AeroSystems Wichita, Kansas

Boeing to provide Spirit AeroSystems with US$425 million advance payments

Spirit AeroSystems has disclosed an agreement with Boeing, whereby the aerospace giant will furnish advance payments totalling US$425 million, according to REUTERS news agency. This agreement aims to assist Spirit in addressing challenges such as elevated inventory levels and reduced cashflows, following the U.S. aviation regulator’s imposition of a production cap on Boeing’s 737 MAX

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The new five year support contract was signed during MRO Americas in Chicago © Fokker Services Group

HAECO and Fokker Services America ink component service support agreement

During the MRO Americas event, Fokker Services America (a subsidiary of Fokker Services Group, FSG) and HAECO have signed a component service support agreement for a duration of five years. This agreement positions FSG to deliver exceptional component servicing from its global facilities in LaGrange (U.S.A.) and Schiphol (the Netherlands) to HAECO’s inventory technical management

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Codeshare flights between ANA and Air India to connect Japan and India will begin in May 2024© ANA

ANA and Air India launch codeshare partnership

All Nippon Airways (ANA) and Air India, India’s national flag carrier, have formalised a commercial agreement signalling the commencement of a codeshare partnership facilitating connectivity between Japan and India. Commencing on May 23, this collaboration between the two Star Alliance members will broaden flight choices for travellers, enabling seamless journeys to their desired destinations by

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Robins Hayes

Airbus appoints Robin Hayes as Chairman and CEO of Airbus Americas

Robin Hayes, the former CEO of JetBlue Airways, has been selected to succeed C. Jeffrey Knittel as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Airbus Americas, effective June 3, 2024. Hayes, with a wealth of experience in global aerospace leadership, will take the helm after Knittel’s tenure as the region’s top executive since 2018. Hayes brings

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Honeywell

Honeywell introduces Forge Performance+ for Aerospace

Honeywell has launched Honeywell Forge Performance+ for Aerospace, a cloud-based platform employing AI and machine learning (ML) to assist commercial aerospace manufacturing and MRO facilities in modernising production and reducing operational costs through digitalisation. This addition to the Honeywell Forge suite further underlines Honeywell’s alignment with the megatrends of advancing automation and the future of

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EFW and MJP will collaborate on Airbus passenger-to-freighter (P2F) conversions ©

EFW and MRO Japan (MJP) partner for Airbus P2F conversions

Elbe Flugzeugwerke GmbH (EFW), an expert in Airbus passenger-to-freighter (P2F) conversions, and MRO Japan (MJP), a prominent player in Japan’s aerospace maintenance repair and overhaul sector, have announced a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to collaborate on passenger-to-freighter (P2F) conversions. Under the MOU, MJP will serve as a subcontractor for EFW in P2F conversions and offer

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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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Safety inspection of an aircraft

FAA enforces new safety measures across aviation sector

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

WestJet procures first SAF in Canada from Shell Aviation

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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Alaska-Horizon Embraer E175 aircraft © Embraer

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

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

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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