Estonia has accused Russia of breaching international airspace regulations by disrupting GPS signals. According to REUTERS, Margus Tsahkna, Estonia’s Foreign Minister, stated that the interference in Estonian airspace caused disruptions to civil aviation in the area. Tsahkna labelled this interference as a “hybrid attack” and intends to address the issue at the European Union (EU)
IAG Cargo, the cargo division of International Airlines Group (IAG), has recently injected €1.5 million into the enhancement of its temperature-controlled perishables facility in Madrid, Spain. This investment is part of a total €12 million allocated to bolstering the business’ Spanish hub over the last six years. Serving as the primary entry point into the
StandardAero, in collaboration with Augusta Regional Airport (AGS), Augusta Economic Development Authority, and the state of Georgia, has announced the upcoming addition of an 80,500 ft² hangar expansion to its Augusta Business Aviation MRO facility. The construction is expected to be completed in 2025. “The new facility will add over 60% of new space to
Pan Am Flight Academy has announced the arrival of its latest addition, a Level D Airbus A330 full-flight simulator (FFS). This cutting-edge simulator, formerly located in Bahrain, has now been installed at the new Pan Am Flight Academy training centre situated at the Axis Park complex in Hialeah, FL. Featuring Airbus Standard 2.4 specifications, the
Turkish Airlines, Airbus, and Rolls-Royce came together at Turkish Airlines’ headquarters in Istanbul to commemorate the momentous order for 150 A321neo and 80 A350-family aircraft placed in December 2023. The gathering was attended by distinguished figures including the Turkish Minister of Trade, Prof. Ömer Bolat, Minister of Industry and Technology, Mehmet Fatih Kacır, Minister of
In the first quarter of 2024, Air France-KLM Group saw a notable increase in passenger numbers, welcoming 20.9 million travellers, marking a 6.2% rise from the previous year. With capacity expanding by 4.5% and traffic growing by 5.0%, the load factor experienced a slight uptick of 0.4 points compared to the previous year. However, despite
The U.S. Air Force has awarded Boeing a US$178 million contract to produce seven MH-139A aircraft and provide sustainment and training support, bringing the total number of aircraft under contract to 26. “Building the Grey Wolf fleet and paving the way towards full-rate production is a critical step in supporting the Air Force’s modernisation priorities,”
MTU Aero Engines (MTU) achieved adjusted revenue of €1.67 billion in the first quarter of 2024, marking an 8% increase compared to the same period in 2023 (1-3/2023: €1.54 billion). Adjusted EBIT2 reached €218 million, up from €212 million in the prior-year period, while the adjusted EBIT margin stood at 13.0% (1-3/2023: 13.7%). Adjusted net
Collins Aerospace (Collins) has appointed Phill Godfrey as Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO), succeeding former Collins CSO LeAnn Ridgeway upon her retirement. In his new capacity, Godfrey will spearhead the implementation of sustainable strategies across Collins’ six strategic business units. Collins is pioneering innovative sustainable technologies such as hybrid-electric propulsion, lighter and more efficient aircraft systems,
ACIA Aero Leasing (ACIA), a regional aircraft lessor, has reported the delivery of the first of two ATR 72-500 bulk freighters to Thailand’s newest airline, Pattaya Airways. Pattaya Airways received the aircraft (MSN745) earlier in April 2024, with the second (MSN742) scheduled to be delivered this May. “We are very pleased to be entering a
Boeing has closed a deal with GKN Aerospace St. Louis and its parent company, Melrose Industries, to continue the manufacturing of critical components that support the U.S. government and its allies. The agreement between Boeing and GKN immediately transitions the St. Louis site’s capabilities and operations in support of the F/A-18 and F-15 programmes to
SkyTeam and SAS have officially signed an Alliance Adherence Agreement (AAA), serving as an important step toward SAS’ official entry into the global airline alliance. SkyTeam and SAS are committed to ensuring a seamless transition for all customers. From September 1, 2024, SAS will officially become a part of SkyTeam, enriching the alliance with the
Pratt & Whitney has been awarded an F100 engine contract for a material management programme by Saudi Arabia’s Middle East Propulsion Company (MEPC), the prime contractor of the Saudi Ministry of Defence for F100 engine sustainment services. The maintenance contract, valued at US$65.8 million, supplies spare parts and engine services in support of the Royal
Honeywell has been selected by Lilium to supply propulsion unit position sensors for the company’s Lilium Jet. Honeywell designed these sensors, known as “resolvers,” specifically for the needs of the Lilium Jet. The sensors will play a critical role in accurately sensing the engine’s position, ensuring that the jet can safely reach the exact position
Embraer has unveiled its plan to invest approximately US$390 million and recruit 900 additional employees in the current year in Brazil. The announcement was made during the visit of the President of Brazil, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, to the company’s headquarters in São José dos Campos. The objective is to meet increased aircraft production
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