Saudia Technic secures public investment to develop extensive MRO facility
Saudia Group’s maintenance division, Saudia Technic, has secured investment from the kingdom’s sovereign fund to support development of an extensive facility.
View ArticleSchiphol conditionally increases slot options for summer 2024
SkyTeam carrier KLM has welcomed a decision by airport operator Royal Schiphol Group to increase slot capacity at its Amsterdam hub next summer.
View ArticleBoeing delivers two F-15EXs with two more expected by year-end
The delivery marks the third and fourth examples of the latest F-15 variant turned over to the US Air Force, which hopes to supplement its growing fleet of fifth-generation fighters.
View ArticleNorway’s competition authority approves Norwegian’s acquisition of Wideroe
Norway’s competition regulator has approved Norwegian’s acquisition of regional airline Wideroe.
View ArticleSlovenia takes delivery of its first C-27J Spartan transport
Slovenia has welcomed its first of two Leonardo C-27J Spartans, with the tactical transport having arrived at its Cerklje ob Krki air base in late December.
View ArticleGuangzhou eVTOL delivery sets state for EHang tourist flights
EHang has delivered the first EH216-S electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) vehicle to a customer, with the aircraft receiving an airworthiness certificate from the Civil Aviation...
View ArticleSIA launches Gatwick service, while Vistara boosts international network
Airlines in the Asia-Pacific continue to add international services, with Singapore Airlines adding a new A35-900 service to London Gatwick.
View ArticleRussia’s S7 and Ural Airlines reach fleet settlements with AerCap and other...
Two more Russian carriers have settled with lessor AerCap, as well as other lessors, regarding aircraft which were retained by the operators in response to sanctions over the Ukrainian conflict.
View ArticleUS Congress restores funding to F-35 adaptive engine programme
Although the Pentagon wants to move on from the Adaptive Engine Transition Programme, lawmakers in the US Capitol approved $280 million in 2024 to fund the research programme that generated two...
View ArticleEl Al more optimistic on fourth-quarter performance despite conflict
Israeli flag-carrier El Al believes its fourth-quarter results will not be as badly affected as previously estimated, despite the impact of the Gaza conflict.
View ArticleNetherlands prepares to transfer first 18 F-16s to Ukraine
Amsterdam says it will make an initial tranche of 18 fighter aircraft available to Ukraine, out of 42 F-16s the Dutch government previously committed to providing the Ukrainian air force from its own...
View ArticleAir India takes delivery of first A350
Air India has taken delivery of its first Airbus A350-900, with the type to enter commercial service in January 2024.
View ArticleEFW to establish Japanese freighter conversion presence with MRO Japan tie-up
Conversion specialist EFW is to co-operate with MRO Japan on passenger-to-freighter modifications, through an agreement which includes establishing a Japanese conversion site.
View ArticleChina’s AG600 demonstrates water rescue capabilities
The AVIC AG600 amphibian has demonstrated the ability to rescue personnel lost at sea, adding to its role as a firefighter.
View ArticleChina Southern swings to Q1 profit as peers languish in the red
China Southern Airlines was the sole carrier among the country’s three largest operators to swing back to black in the first quarter of the year, even though they all saw revenues improve.
View ArticleAsia-Pacific carriers ride wave of travel demand in March: AAPA
Asia-Pacific airlines continued to enjoy strong international growth in March, with leisure and business travel surging.
View ArticleLufthansa looks to summer and cost-savings after strike-hit first quarter
Lufthansa Group is taking encouragement from strong summer demand after confirming a financial hit from strike disruption, increased costs, and lower than expected capacity expansion in wider first...
View ArticleAir France-KLM reports deeper first-quarter loss after operational disruption
Air France-KLM’s operating loss deepened in the first quarter of 2024, as “exceptional” operational disruptions and falling cargo revenue dented the European airline group’s performance.
View ArticleSwiss first-quarter profit slips as yields decline and costs rise
Swiss International Air Lines cites lower yields, a weaker cargo business, inflation and higher fuel and personnel costs contributed to lower profit for the first quarter of 2024.
View ArticleFinal assembly advances on first F-35A ‘Husarz’ for Polish air force
Poland’s lead Lockheed Martin F-35A has entered the latter stages of final assembly in the USA, as the type has gained the name ‘Husarz’ (Hussar) for service with the European nation.
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