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The commercial aviation trends likely to impact MRO providers in the future
The demand for air travel has never been higher than it is today, and consequently, the need has never been greater for airlines to equip their fleets, meet that demand and capitalize on it. But in the rush to get more planes flying, carrying passengers (and cargo), and earning revenue, the…
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Hello again, Bangkok: British Airways returns to Thailand after four-year hiatus
On October 29, 2024, a British Airways Boeing 777 touched down at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK) ending a hiatus of four years since the carrier last operated direct…
BETA Technologies closes $318 million Series C funding round
Advanced air mobility firm BETA Technologies announced on October 31, 2024, that it had closed a $318 million Series C funding round. The round, which was priced higher than its…
IndiGo receives first aircraft fitted with IndiGoStretch premium product
Indian low-cost carrier IndiGo took another step forward towards its hybridization with the arrival of the first aircraft fitted with its new IndiGoStretch product. …
Airbus lines up new commercial jet CEO, Faury reaffirms aircraft delivery target
Airbus has reaffirmed its plan to deliver 770 aircraft this year despite ongoing supply chain challenges, according to its latest financial update. Airbus confirmed on October 30,…
1,000+ diamonds seized in separate smuggling incidents at Ho Chi Minh Airport
A total of 1,078 diamonds have been seized by airport police at Ho Chi Minh’s Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) from two separate smuggling incidents. The first incident took place on…
Poland delays transfer of MiG-29 fighters to Ukraine: Zelenskyy
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy claimed that while initial arrangements with Poland and NATO were in place to supply Ukraine with MiG-29 fighter jets, shifting priorities and…
Spirit Airlines plans to furlough around 330 pilots in January 2025
Spirit Airlines plans to furlough around 330 pilots to reduce expenses and improve its financial situation. Furloughs will start on January 31, 2025, a company spokesperson told…
Etihad to launch flight service from Abu Dhabi to Al Alamein, Egypt by July 2025
Etihad Airways announced that it will launch flight services from Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport (AUH) to El Alamein International Airport (DBB) in Egypt. The inaugural flight is set to…
Major storm hits Spain: Valencia Airport flooded, nearly 80 flights disrupted
Spain is recovering from a major storm that caused dramatic flooding, killing scores of people and disrupting air and rail travel. Valencia Airport (VLC) was severely disrupted by…
New UK Air Passenger Duty rules include 50% rise for private jet flyers
New Air Passenger Duty (APD) rules announced in the UK will mean higher prices for both commercial flyers and private jet passengers. The new APD rules were announced on October 30,…
Korean Air celebrates 30 years of service to San Francisco International Airport
Korean Air celebrated its 30th anniversary of flight service to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) on October 29, 2024. To mark the milestone, the South Korean flag carrier held a…
Eve Air Mobility secures additional $50 million to continue eVTOL development
Eve Air Mobility, Embraer’s publicly-listed electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft developer, announced on October 30, 2024, that it has secured a US$50 million loan from…
Siemens sells airport logistics division to Vanderlande in $325 million deal
The global powerhouse Siemens has reached an agreement to sell its airport logistics division to Dutch firm Vanderlande in a €300 million ($325 million) deal. Siemens Logistics announced…
US approves $941M sale to equip and support Argentina’s F-16 fighters
The US State Department has approved a potential Foreign Military Sale (FMS) to Argentina, providing essential equipment, services, and logistical support for the nation’s recently acquired…
Safran to invest $1 billion in MRO network to support rise in LEAP engines
Safran Aircraft Engines will invest more than €1 billion ($1.08 billion) in the development of its global maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) network. Safran explained that the…
Australian Defence UH-60M Black Hawk update: fleet training, use and delivery
Australia’s Department of Defence provided details regarding the delivery and use of the UH-60M Black Hawk helicopter as well as training updates The department said that since the first batch…
North Korea may conduct seventh nuclear test around the time of US election
North Korea is ready for its seventh nuclear test and is preparing to launch a long-range missile capable of reaching the United States, South Korean military intelligence agency…
Riyadh Air orders 60 Airbus A321neos, opts for fleet mix with Boeing widebodies
Riyadh Air has announced an order for 60 Airbus A321neo single-aisle aircraft at the Future Investment Initiative (FII) 8th Edition Conference in Saudi Arabia. The deal was…
Greece orders 35 UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters from Lockheed Martin
The United States has awarded Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin subsidiary, a Foreign Military Sale contract to supply 35 UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters to the Hellenic Army. The deal,…
China launches 14th crewed mission to space, begins new spatial research phase
China has launched its 14th crewed space mission, Shenzhou XIX, with a team of three astronauts who will carry out a number of scientific experiments during the next six months. …
