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October 10, 2022
Toki Air takes delivery of an ATR 72-600 to start its operationsATR, world's number one regional aircraft manufacturer, and Japanese airline Toki Air announce the delivery of an ATR 72-600 via lessor NAC. Covered by a ten-year ATR Global Maintenance Agreement, the aircraft will support Toki Air's mission of revitalising Niigata city and the surrounding regions of Japan.
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October 7, 2022
MTU opens itsnew MRO facility in SerbiaMTU Maintenance Serbia officially opened its new facilityin Nova Pazova near Belgrade. The ceremony took placein the presence of Aleksandar Vučić, President of Serbia.
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October 7, 2022
Safran inaugurates the Safran Additive Manufacturing Campus, a new center of excellenceThe Safran Additive Manufacturing Campus, the Group's new center of excellence in this advanced technology, located in Le Haillan, near Bordeaux in southwest France, was inaugurated today by Ross McInnes, Chairman of the Safran Board of...
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October 7, 2022
EFW and Turkish Technic to Collaborate on A330P2F ConversionsElbe Flugzeugwerke GmbH (EFW), centre of excellence for Airbus Passenger-to-Freighter (P2F) conversions and Turkish Technic, a leading MRO company certified around the world as Part 145 and Part 21 J&G organisation, announced a new collaboration on A330P2F conversions.
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October 6, 2022
SalamAir, Oman's Low-Cost Carrier, Selects the Embraer E195-E2 for Next Stage of GrowthSalamAir has signed a firm order with Embraer S.A. (“Embraer”) for six E195-E2, with options for a further six aircraft.
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October 6, 2022
Barfield Now Offers an OEM Repair Solution Supported by Honeywell for 737 and 777 DisplaysAFI KLM E&M American Subsidiary Barfield will now extend a cost-effective OEM repair solution with Honeywell support for Boeing 737-NG and Boeing 777 Display Units.
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October 5, 2022
Introducing Dassault Aviation Business Services—A New Name for One of Business Aviation's Most Respected MRO BrandsAs of today, TAG Maintenance Services, one of the industry's major Maintenance Repair and Overhaul providers, will be rebranded Dassault Aviation Business Services (DABS).
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October 5, 2022
Safran inaugurates ExceLAB, an industry 4.0 center dedicated to excellence in landing and braking systems testingSafran Landing Systems, the world leader in aircraft landing and braking systems, today inaugurated ExceLAB, a new 4.0 test center that is one of the most advanced test facilities of its type in the world.
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October 5, 2022
ATR appoints Rahul Domergue as Corporate Secretary and General CounselRahul Domergue has been appointed Corporate Secretary and General Counsel of ATR, the world number one regional aircraft manufacturer, effective since October 1, 2022.
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October 5, 2022
Unison Industries expands long-term relationship with AAR AAR becomes exclusive distributor for multiple product offeringsUnison Industries today announced the expansion of a long-standing relationship with AAR CORP. as the exclusive worldwide aftermarket distributor for Unison Industries' aviation, aerospace, military and civil land vehicle products.
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October 4, 2022
Pratt & Whitney GTF Advantage™ Flight Testing Starts on Airbus A320neo AircraftPratt & Whitney today announced that Airbus has started development flight testing of the GTF Advantage engine on an A320neo aircraft.
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October 2, 2022
Star Air launches its homecoming flight to KolhapurStar Air, the aviation arm of Sanjay Ghodawat Group, inaugurated its direct flight services between Mumbai and Kolhapur under the Regional Connectivity Scheme.
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September 29, 2022
Embraer Delivers 1700th E-JetEmbraer has reached a new milestone on the E-Jet program, the delivery of the 1700th production aircraft. The Aircastle leased E195-E2 was handed over to KLM Cityhopper at a ceremony at Embraer's facility in São José dos Campos.
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September 29, 2022
WestJet Expands Fleet with Largest Boeing 737 MAX Jet, Ordering Up to 64 Fuel-efficient AirplanesBoeing and WestJet today announced the airline is strengthening its commitment to the 737 MAX family with an order for 42 737-10s and options for an additional 22 jets.
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September 29, 2022
SATS Group First Ground Handler in the World to Achieve IATA Lithium Battery CertificationIn a world first, SATS Ltd. (SATS) together with its Hong Kong subsidiary Asia Airfreight Terminal Co. Ltd. (AAT) and Indonesian joint venture PT Jasa Angkasa Semesta Tbk (PT JAS) attained industry accreditation for the Group's strong commitment in powering the safe transportation of lithium batteries by air.
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September 29, 2022
Bombardier Introduces Innovator, Investor and F1 Team Owner Toto Wolff as Worldwide Brand AmbassadorBombardier today introduced Toto Wolff as its worldwide brand ambassador. For many years, Toto has turned to Bombardier jets to quickly, efficiently and smoothly travel between business and motorsport engagements around the world.
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September 29, 2022
Air Mauritius renews its partnership with AFI KLM E&MThe National airline of Mauritius extends its long-established partnership with AFI KLM E&M solutions to support the operation of its Airbus fleet.
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September 28, 2022
China Airlines Finalizes Landmark Order for Up to 24 Boeing 787 DreamlinersBoeing and China Airlines announced they have finalized an order for up to 24 787 Dreamliners, as the carrier invests in the fuel-efficient widebody to expand passenger and cargo operations.
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September 28, 2022
MoU signed between International Solar Alliance (ISA) and International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO)In a ceremony held on the sidelines of the 42th Session of International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) Assembly in Montreal on September 26, 2022, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed...
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September 28, 2022
Dr. Silke Maurer appointed to the Executive Board of MTU Aero Engines AG as Chief Operating OfficerDr. Silke Maurer (49) is taking over responsibility for the OEM Operations division at MTU Aero Engines AG as Chief Operating Officer (COO). At an extraordinary meeting on September 28, 2022, the MTU's Supervisory Board appointed her to the company's Executive Board for a three-year term of office starting on February 1, 2023.
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September 28, 2022
SATS To Acquire WFS To Become Largest Global Air Cargo HandlerSATS Ltd. (SATS) today announced a proposed acquisition of Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), the world's largest air cargo handling firm to create a global leader in the aviation services sector.
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September 27, 2022
BLADE and Eve Announce Strategic Partnership to Expand Urban Air Mobility Ecosystem in IndiaFlyBlade India (“BLADE India”), a joint venture between Hunch Ventures and Blade Air Mobility, Inc., and Eve Air Mobility (“Eve”) announced today a strategic partnership which includes a non-binding order of up to 200 electric vertical...
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September 27, 2022
Boeing Delivers on 100th 737-800 BCF Order to AerCapBoeing and AerCap today announced the milestone delivery of the 100th contracted 737-800 Boeing Converted Freighter (BCF) to the world's largest lessor, AerCap.
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September 27, 2022
Bombardier Expands Worldwide Footprint with Grand Opening of New Service Centre in AustraliaBombardier today announced the grand opening of its new Melbourne Service Centre at Essendon Fields Airport in Melbourne, Australia.
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September 23, 2022
Pilatus Acquires American Sales and Service Centre Skytech Inc.Founded in 1976, Skytech Inc. is a specialist service provider and aircraft vendor with two locations in the US states of Maryland and South Carolina.
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September 23, 2022
Bombardier to Showcase Sustainability Focus and Career Opportunities at Inaugural Volaria Airshow in Mirabel, QuébecBombardier is proud to be a partner of the inaugural Volaria Airshow in Mirabel, Québec, on September 24-25, 2022. The event will feature aerial performances, aircraft static displays and information on the dynamic aerospace industry in Québec.
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September 22, 2022
Toki Air to Choose ATR GMA to Support its New OperationsATR, the world number one regional aircraft manufacturer and Toki Air, a new Japanese airline, today announce the signing of a Global Maintenance Agreement (GMA) contract for the operation of its two leased ATR 72-600 due to start in 2023.
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September 20, 2022
All Nippon Airways Launches Boeing's New Insight Accelerator
Boeing announced All Nippon Airways (ANA) will be the launch customer for Insight Accelerator (IA), a new cloud-based digital solution employing artificial intelligence to improve operational efficiency and avoid high impact service disruptions.
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September 20, 2022
Boeing and Wisk Unveil Concept of Operations for Urban Air MobilityBoeing and its joint venture partner Wisk today released a roadmap for transitioning to a future where automated and uncrewed aircraft can safely carry passengers and cargo in urban and suburban areas.
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September 20, 2022
Bombardier Celebrates Entry-into-service of Challenger 3500 Launch Customer AircraftBombardier announced today that its new award-winning Challenger 3500 business jet, destined for the program's launch customer, Les Goldberg, Chairman and CEO of Entertainment Technology Partners, has entered into service.
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September 20, 2022
Pratt & Whitney to Establish Singapore Technology AcceleratorPratt & Whitney announced today it will establish a technology accelerator in Singapore in collaboration with the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB).
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September 20, 2022
Extending the scope of component support services for Air Premia's 787-9 fleetThe young South Korean hybrid airline has added two aircraft to the component support agreement it holds with AFI KLM E&M.
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September 20, 2022
China Airlines and AFI KLM E&M extend their GE90 engine support contractFour aircraft to be added to the exclusive long-term agreement that covers China Airlines' entire fleet of Boeing 777Fs.
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September 19, 2022
Bombardier's New Challenger 3500 Business Jet Wins Another Prestigious Design AwardBombardier is proud to announce that its newest business jet, the Challenger 3500 aircraft, has been honored as the “Grand Winner” in the Industrial Design / Automotive & Transportation category at the 15th edition of the “Grands Prix du Design.”
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September 19, 2022
Bombardier Announces the Winners of its 2021 Diamond Supplier ProgramBombardier has awarded 18 of its suppliers with the prestigious Diamond certification, recognizing them for their excellence in operational performance standards for 2021, as well as for their commitment to continuous improvement.
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September 19, 2022
ST Engineering Secures Contract for Boeing 737-800 Component MRO from Nok AirST Engineering today announced that its Aerospace arm has secured a five-year component Maintenance-By-the-Hour (MBH™) contract to service the Boeing 737-800 fleet of Thai budget carrier, Nok Air.
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September 15, 2022
Government of Canada and HEICO to participate at Aero MRO India A&D 2022“We are pleased to announce that Government of Canada Trade Commissioner’s International Division and US MRO company, HEICO Corporation will also participate at the upcoming Aero MRO India 2022.
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September 15, 2022
Apollo Funds Commit Up To $1.5 Billion To Embraer Customer Financing AgreementEmbraer S.A. (“Embraer”) announced it has signed a memorandum of understanding with an affiliate of Apollo, on behalf of its clients and managed funds, with respect to a US $1.5 billion customer financing program for Embraer's regional aircraft.
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September 14, 2022
Pratt & Whitney Canada's PW812GA Engine Receives Type Certification from Transport Canada in Critical Milestone for the Gulfstream G400 ProgramPratt & Whitney Canada, a business unit of Pratt & Whitney, announced today that its PW800 engine program has reached a key milestone with the Type Certification of its PW812GA engine by Transport Canada Civil Aviation.
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September 13, 2022
Tamarack Completes the First Upgrade of the All-New Cessna Citation M2 GEN2Tamarack Aerospace Group in Idaho have announced the first upgrade of the latest Textron Aviation Citation M2 GEN2.
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September 13, 2022
India's Only MRO Forum – Aero MRO India A&D 2022“On the occasion of MRO Association of India completing its tenth anniversary, we are happy to announce that in 2022, Aero MRO India, Aerospace & Defence, is once again being held on ground in its full form - two days of Conference and Exhibition on November 3-4, 2022 at Hotel Pride Plaza, Aerocity, New Delhi...
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September 8, 2022
United Invests Another $15 Million in Electric Flying Taxi Market with Eve
United today announced a $15 million investment in Eve Air Mobility and a conditional purchase agreement for 200 four-seat electric aircraft plus 200 options, expecting the first deliveries as early as 2026.
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September 8, 2022
Embraer's Malaysia report foresees potential for over 100 new routes within Malaysia and the regionIn conjunction with its participation of the Selangor Aviation Show, Embraer released its Malaysia report which shows how regional jets can enable the opening of over 100 new routes within Malaysia and the region.
