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ANA Holdings orders CFM LEAP engines for 737 MAX and A321neo fleets

ANA Holdings and CFM International announced an order for more than 75 LEAP engines, including both installed and spares. The group is exercising 10 options from 2022 for 737 MAX aircraft, powered by LEAP-1B engines, to be operated by All Nippon Airways. The group is also finalizing the purchas...

Hartzell unveils composite Kestrel prop for Rotax CubCrafters’ Carbon Cub UL

Hartzell Propeller is launching the Kestrel, a lightweight carbon fiber constant speed prop and the first in its new Falcon composite propeller series, specifically designed for aircraft powered by Rotax 916 engines. The Kestrel propeller has received ASTM approval, with FAA certification expected l...

EHang partners with JAC Motors and Guoxian Holdings to build eVTOL manufacturing base in Hefei

EHang announced a strategic cooperation framework agreement with JAC Motors and Guoxian Holdings. Under this agreement, cooperation will focus on establishing a joint venture in Hefei to invest in the construction of a state-of-the-art manufacturing base for low-altitude aircraft. The facility will integrate advanced technology, standardization, and automation to produce intelligent and...

Cyprus Airways expands fleet to enhance pilot training

Tecnam and Cyprus Airways Flying Academy CAFA announced purchase agreement for two Tecnam P2008JC single engine two-seater aircraft. These new aircraft will be used for ab-initio training. This new acquisition will innovate CAFA’s fleet, standardise the fleet and increase ATO capacity. This new and significant investment is part of CAFA’s commitm...

Boeing delivers 100th 767-300BCF to SF Airlines

Boeing delivered its 100th completed 767-300 Boeing Converted Freighter to SF Airlines, the operator of the world’s largest 767-300BCF fleet. The 767-300BCF, featuring a special emblem on its nose to commemorate the milestone. Li Gang, Vice President of Maintenance of SF Airlines commented: "During our development journey, the 767-300BCF has played a crucial role. Since the firs...

SUM Air receives air carrier license, advancing ATR operations in the Republic of Korea

SUM Air, The Republic of Korea’s newest regional airline, has been granted its Air Carrier License, marking a key milestone in its journey towards launching commercial operations with ATR. This achievement now paves the way for the airline to proceed with its Air Operator Certificate application as it prepares to introduce essential air services using ATR 72-600s. Aligned with K...

Thales and Qatar Airways sign MoU to develop local service hub in Doha

Thales and Qatar Airways have signed a memorandum of understanding to establish a dedicated Inflight Entertainment service and maintenance center based in Doha, Qatar. The mission of a local Thales facility is to provide rapid access to comprehensive services such as repair, spare distribution, technical assistance and line maintenance for the full range of Thales IFE products....

Smart Aviation continues to grow with Tecnam

Tecnam and Smart Aviation announced purchase agreement for five additional Tecnam P2008JC single engine two-seater aircraft. These new aircraft will be used for ab-initio training. Based in Poznan, Poland, Smart Aviation ATO has been training aspiring pilots of more than 50 nationalities for over a decade to start their careers with the world’s major airlines, and is...

Opening of CAMI Aéro, a unique practical training workshop for work-study in industry jobs

Safran Helicopter Engines officially opened of the CAMI Aéro work-study center for aviation industry jobs in Bordes, near Pau in southwest France. CAMI Aéro is an industry-focused training workshop offering practical work-study programs in machining trades, such as lathe operator, milling machine operator and (soon) grinding machine operator. This new center boast...

Airbus A321XLR with Pratt & Whitney engine receives EASA type certification

EASA has issued the Type Certificate for the Airbus A321XLR powered by Pratt & Whitney GTF engines. This follows the certification of the CFM LEAP-1A powered A321XLR in July 2024 and paves the way for the first customer aircraft with Pratt & Whitney engines to enter into service later this year. Christian Scherer, CEO Commercial Aircraft...

Embraer Phenom 300 series named world’s best-selling, most delivered, light jet for 13th consecutive year

Embraer Phenom 300 series is once again the world's best-selling, most delivered light jet for the 13th consecutive year, according to data released by GAMA. The data also confirmed the light jet as the most delivered twin-engine jet for the fifth year in a row. To achieve this distinction, the company delivered 65 Phenom 300 series aircraft throughout 2024, ending the year with the indus...

A very good financial year 2024 for Pilatus – marked by highlights as well as challenges

2024 was a very successful year for Pilatus. Despite ongoing challenges, we were able to hand over 153 aircraft to our customers thanks to continued high demand. With total sales of 1.633 billion Swiss francs, EBIT of 243 million Swiss francs and orders worth 2.193 billion Swiss francs, Pilatus reported a very good set of results last year. Pilatus achieved an increase in sales of more than ten pe...

Archer receives FAA certification to launch its pilot training academy

Archer Aviation received FAA certification to launch its pilot training academy. This certification, referred to as Part 141, is granted to a flight school by the FAA, signifying that it is a formally recognized and regulated institution for pilot training. With this certificate, Archer can now train and qualify pilots as part of its newly launched training academy, with plans to build a pipe...

ZeroAvia confirms first sale of standalone electric propulsion system

ZeroAvia agreed a deal for the first sale of its 600kW electric propulsion system to Jetcruzer International for electric flight testing to hone the design of its Jetcruzer 500E. Delivery of the development unit EPS is expected this spring. ZeroAvia has secured well in excess of 2,000 pre-orders for its full hydrogen-electric powertrains from commercial airlines and last y...

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