by Dino D'Amore | Apr 19, 2022 | Technology, Zone: Americas
Textron has closed its acquisition of Pipistrel, the electrically powered aircraft manufacturer. Pipistrel’s Velis Electro has received full type-certification from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). The company, which offers a family of gliders and...
by Dino D'Amore | Apr 19, 2022 | Cargo, Zone: Middle East/Africa
Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Aviation Group, has appointed Accelerated, Inc. and Jet Airways of the US, Inc. as its road feeder service (RFS) providers for customers in US territories. Through these strategic partnerships, Etihad Cargo will...
by Dino D'Amore | Apr 19, 2022 | Maintenance, Zone: Middle East/Africa
Ryanair has awarded a five-year heavy maintenance agreement with Jordan-based MRO provider, Joramco, which will see the airline utilising up to six heavy maintenance bay slots at its facility in Amman, Jordan. Ryanair’s fleet will grow to over 600 aircraft over the...
by Dino D'Amore | Apr 19, 2022 | Cargo, Zone: Europe
AviaAM Leasing has boosted its Passenger-to-Freighter (P2F) conversion project, begun in March 2021, acquiring one more Boeing 737-800. AviaAM Leasing’s Passenger-to-Freighter (P2F) conversion project involves the conversion of 25 aircraft of different types in the...
by Dino D'Amore | Apr 8, 2022 | Maintenance, Zone: Asia/Pacific
GA Telesis Engine Services (GATES), a global jet engine maintenance provider, and AirAsia India, have signed a contract covering the airline’s Airbus A320 fleet. The agreement covers maintenance, repair, and overhaul of the CFM56-5B fleet and includes leased engine...
