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May 15, 2023
Jérôme Morhet appointed new CFM Executive Vice PresidentCFM International has appointed Jérôme Morhet as executive vice president, replacing Florence Minisclou, who was recently named executive vice president, Commercial Engines Division, Safran Aircraft Engines.
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May 15, 2023
Eve Air Mobility Completes eVTOL Wind Tunnel TestingEve Air Mobility (“Eve”) recently completed wind tunnel testing of its electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) vehicle. The testing, which was conducted at a wind tunnel near Lucerne, Switzerland, utilized a scale model of Eve's eVTOL which is projected to enter service in 2026.
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May 15, 2023
UK's SRAM & MRAM Group to invest $100 million in SpiceXpress; signs MoUUnited Kingdom-based SRAM & MRAM Group will invest $100 million in SpiceXpress and Logistics Pvt. Limited. Both sides have signed a MoU as part of the investment deal.
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May 12, 2023
Pilatus Hands Over the 2,000th PC-12 to PlaneSense®Today's handover of the 2,000th PC-12 by Pilatus to PlaneSense®, its longstanding US customer, was marked by a large ceremony at the company's headquarters in Stans, Switzerland and attended by over 2,000 employees.
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May 12, 2023
Pratt & Whitney Canada to Invest $10 Million in Technology Upgrades at Component Repair Facility in Wichita Falls, TexasPratt & Whitney Canada, a business unit of Pratt & Whitney, today announced a $10 million investment to expand the capabilities of its Wichita Falls, Texas engine component repair facility, which is expected to create 30 new jobs.
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May 12, 2023
Embraer Displays the E195-E2 at LIMA Malaysia 2023Embraer's E195-E2, the world's most efficient and quietest single-aisle aircraft, will be on display at the 16th edition of Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition (LIMA) starting May 23, 2023.
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May 11, 2023
M Jets Indamer's appointed as official FBO-MRO services provider for Air Expo India 2023M Jets Indamer's appointed as official FBO-MRO services provider for Air Expo India 2023.
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May 11, 2023
Transforming Aviation – MTU publishes new sustainability reportMTU Aero Engines is contributing to sustainable aviation for tomorrow and beyond with its innovative concepts, deep commitment and a clear vision: emission-free flying.
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May 9, 2023
Ryanair to purchase 150 CFM LEAP-1B-powered 737-10 aircraftRyanair and CFM International today signed a Letter of Agreement (LoA) for the purchase of LEAP-1B engines to power 150 Boeing 737 MAX 10 aircraft. The LoA also includes spare engines and options for 150 additional aircraft.
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May 9, 2023
Ryanair Places Its Biggest Boeing Order for up to 300 737 MAX JetsBoeing and Ryanair announced Europe's leading low-cost airline has selected the largest 737 MAX model to power its future growth with an order for up to 300 airplanes.
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May 8, 2023
Textron Aviation brings peace-of-mind technology to the Beechcraft Denali cockpitWith customer input at the forefront of its product investments, Textron Aviation announced it is bringing the revolutionary Garmin Emergency Autoland system to its new clean-sheet design Beechcraft Denali single-engine turboprop.
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May 5, 2023
Bombardier Launches Iridium Certus Connectivity Service as Baseline Feature on Challenger 3500 AircraftBombardier today announced that all Challenger 3500 aircraft will now be equipped with Iridium Certus connectivity as a baseline feature, providing clients with a highly reliable internet service.
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May 5, 2023
Embraer and Finep sign an agreement to develop demonstration platforms for new aeronautical technologiesEmbraer and the Financiadora de Estudos e Projetos (Finep), which promotes Brazil's economic and social development through public funding for Science, Technology and Innovation, today signed an agreement for the development of platforms to demonstrate new aeronautical technologies.
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May 2, 2023
SpiceJet to revive 25 grounded aircraftSpiceJet, the country's favourite airline, has mobilized its plan to revive 25 grounded aircraft. Funds for the revival will be drawn from the government's Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS) and better cash accruals.
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May 2, 2023
Bombardier Leads Industry-Wide Sustainability Efforts with Landmark Environmental Product Declarations for Global 5500 and Global 6500 AircraftBombardier today announced that it has completed a thorough analysis of the Global 5500 and Global 6500 in order to publish Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for two of its large aircraft.
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May 1, 2023
Pilatus PC-12 Fleet Surpasses Ten Million Flight HoursThe global fleet of more than 1,900 Pilatus PC-12s cruises past the ten million flight hours milestone since delivery of the first model. Pilatus leadership sees even greater future sales opportunities for the "World's Greatest Single".
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May 1, 2023
SpiceJet joins Operation KaveriSpiceJet, the country's favourite airline, joined in efforts to bring back stranded Indians from Sudan under Central Government's 'Operation Kaveri'. The airline operated its first evacuation flight from Jeddah to Kochi on April 30, 2023 evacuating 184 stranded Indian nationals who were stuck in Sudan.
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April 28, 2023
Embraer's Ipanema 203 agricultural aircraft maintains a strong sales performanceEmbraer's agricultural aviation division sold 33 Ipanema 203 model aircraft in the first quarter of 2023, maintaining strong commercial activity in this business segment. This volume of transactions is 38 per cent higher than in the same period last year.
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April 28, 2023
Azerbaijan Airlines Expands Long-Haul Fleet, Finalizing Order for More Boeing 787 DreamlinersBoeing and Azerbaijan Airlines today announced the national flag carrier has ordered eight 787-8 Dreamliners to support the growth of its long-haul fleet.
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April 27, 2023
SpiceJet appoints Arun Kashyap as Chief Operating OfficerSpiceJet, the country's favourite airline, today announced the appointment of Arun Kashyap as its Chief Operating Officer. Arun will report to Ajay Singh, Chairman and Managing Director, SpiceJet in his new role. His appointment is effective June 12, 2023.
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April 27, 2023
Boeing Expands ecoDemonstrator Flight Testing with 'Explorer' Airplanes, Announces 2023 PlanBoeing is expanding its ecoDemonstrator flight-test program to further accelerate innovation for sustainability and safety.
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April 27, 2023
Air India and Sabre re-establish valued relationship with new distribution agreement and advanced network planning consulting to support the carrier's transformative ambitionsSabre and Air India ink deal to enable travel sellers globally to access Air India fares and inventory through Sabre's Global Distribution System (GDS) while creating optimal network plans for the carrier's existing and future fleet
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April 21, 2023
Airbus Canada, Pratt & Whitney Canada and SAF+ Consortium Collaborate on Developing Next-Generation Sustainable Aviation Fuels in Quebec, CanadaAirbus Canada, Pratt & Whitney Canada, a business unit of Pratt & Whitney, and SAF+ Consortium today announced a new initiative to collaborate on next-generation sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), supported by the Government of Quebec.
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April 20, 2023
Platoon Aviation Receives Their Sixth PC-24Once again Pilatus and Platoon Aviation can celebrate this year the handover of two more PC-24 aircraft. With the handover of Super Versatile Jet, serial number 306, the German charter operator has grown its fleet to six PC-24s within just three years.
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April 20, 2023
MTU Aero Engines acquires Starnberg electric motor developer eMoSys GmbHMTU Aero Engines is taking over eMoSys GmbH, an electric motor developer and small-volume manufacturer based in Starnberg.
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April 19, 2023
ST Engineering Strengthens Support for CFM Engines with New Maintenance Offload Agreement from Safran Aircraft EnginesST Engineering today announced that its Commercial Aerospace business has signed a three-year agreement with Safran Aircraft Engines, one of CFM International's parent companies, for ST Engineering to provide quick-turn maintenance offload support to LEAP-1A engines.
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April 19, 2023
AFI KLM E&M and SkyThread lay the foundations for partnership in the digital aviation ecosystemAFI KLM E&M and SkyThread have collaborated on a unique and innovative solution for managing aircraft components data. The two partners are now joining forces to start deployment and enable value generation for all stakeholders.
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April 19, 2023
Bombardier Achieves Regulatory Approvals for Installation of Smart Link Plus System on In-Service Challenger and Global AircraftBombardier today announced major advancements in its comprehensive *Smart Link Plus connected aircraft system with several key regulatory approvals.
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April 19, 2023
Barfield Signs 2-Year Component Repair Agreement with AerFin to Support its A320 and E170/190 FleetAFI KLM E&M American Subsidiary, Barfield, signs a 2-year flat rate component repair agreement with AerFin to maintain its A320 and E170/E190 aircraft.
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April 18, 2023
A Step Forward in Aircraft Maintenance DigitalisationATR, the world's number one regional aircraft manufacturer, and leading MRO software company Swiss-AS, today announced a partnership to further improve the digitalisation of airline maintenance management.
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April 18, 2023
OC Robotics' Blade Inspection Tool (BIT) toolkits now available to order for GEnx enginesOC Robotics, a GE Aerospace company, is now taking orders for its advanced Blade Inspection Tool (BIT). BIT is an on-wing kit that uses AI technology to provide MRO shops with faster, more accurate inspection assessments for GEnx engines.
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April 18, 2023
Barfield Signs 3-Year Repair Agreement with AerCap MaterialsAFI KLM E&M American Subsidiary Barfield signs a 3-year repair agreement with AerCap Materials, strengthening their partnership.
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April 18, 2023
Equair expands its partnership with AFI KLM E&MAFI KLM E&M and Equair have announced the conclusion of a new engine maintenance agreement for the Ecuadorian flag carrier's fleet of 737NG aircraft.
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April 18, 2023
GE Aerospace and AJW Group sign Systems Services AgreementGE Aerospace has signed an agreement with AJW Group to support avionics and electrical power systems across the B777, B737 and A320/30/40 family of aircraft.
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April 18, 2023
AFI KLM E&M Selects Gilles Mercier as Chief Executive Officer of BarfieldAir France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance (AFI KLM E&M) appoints Gilles Mercier as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Barfield, its American subsidiary. He is a proven leader whose experience will further help Barfield improve its footprint in the competitive aviation maintenance industry.
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April 17, 2023
IAI signs agreement with Sharp and Incheon AirportIsrael Aerospace Industries signs an agreement with the Republic of Korea's Sharp and Incheon International Airport to establish a facility for Boeing 777 passenger-to-freight conversion
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April 17, 2023
GE Aerospace Names Germaine Hunter Chief Diversity OfficerGE Aerospace today announced that Germaine Hunter will join the company as Chief Diversity Officer, effective May 1, 2023. GE Chairman and CEO and GE Aerospace CEO H. Lawrence Culp, Jr., said, "Nearly three years ago, GE reinvigorated its strategy and commitment to generating long-term, sustainable progress on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).
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April 3, 2023
SATS Completes Acquisition of Worldwide Flight ServicesCombination creates an Americas-Europe-APAC network with a global footprint of 201 cargo and ground handling stations in 23 countries to drive future growth and secure greater earnings resilience
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March 30, 2023
EVA Air Boosts Sustainable Fleet with Five Additional 787-9 DreamlinersBoeing and EVA Air today finalized an order for five additional 787-9 Dreamliners, a repeat order for Boeing's super-efficient widebody jet.
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March 29, 2023
KLM UK Engineering appoints Paul Conway as Sales Director and Martin de Jong as Financial DirectorKLM UK Engineering Limited (KLMUKE), a subsidiary of Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance (AFI KLM E&M) specialized in maintenance solutions for regional and narrow-body aircraft fleet...
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March 23, 2023
Japan Airlines Selects 737-8 to Grow Sustainable World-Class FleetBoeing and Japan Airlines (JAL) have finalized an order for 21 super-efficient 737-8 jets. The versatile 737-8 will position JAL to strengthen its domestic and regional network as passenger traffic continues to return to pre-pandemic levels.
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March 22, 2023
CFM and StandardAero expand LEAP open MRO networkCFM International and StandardAero have signed a CFM Branded Services Agreement (CBSA) for both LEAP-1A and LEAP-1B engines. Under the terms of the agreement, StandardAero will provide the full scope of LEAP Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul (MRO) services for operators worldwide.
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March 22, 2023
ST Engineering Awarded CFM Branded Business Partnership – First MRO Provider in Asia to Offer Full Range of LEAP-1A and LEAP-1B ServicesCFM International and ST Engineering's Commercial Aerospace business have signed a CFM Branded Service Agreement (CBSA) for LEAP-1A and LEAP-1B engines.
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March 15, 2023
Boeing Forecasts Resiliency and Increased Growth for Aircraft FinanceBoeing today released the 2023 Commercial Aircraft Finance Market Outlook (CAFMO) showing another year of recovery and increased demand from aircraft financiers and investors.
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March 15, 2023
SATS is Asia Pacific's First Ground Handler to Join IATA Environmental Assessment ProgrammeSATS Ltd. (“SATS”) today announced it has joined the IATA Environmental Assessment Programme (“IEnvA”) for ground handling service providers, making SATS the first ground handler in Asia Pacific to join the programme.
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March 14, 2023
SAUDIA to Grow Long-Haul Fleet with up to 49 Boeing 787 DreamlinersBoeing and Saudi Arabian Airlines (SAUDIA) today announced the national flag-carrier will grow its long-haul fleet with the selection of up to 49 787 Dreamliners.
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March 14, 2023
New Saudi Arabian Carrier Riyadh Air to Launch with All-Boeing Fleet of up to 72 787-9 DreamlinersBoeing and Riyadh Air announced today that the new Saudi Arabian carrier has chosen the 787 Dreamliner to power its global launch and support its goal of operating one of the most efficient and sustainable fleets in the world.