ExecuJet MRO Services is all set to begin the construction of a new MRO facility at Kuala Lumpur’s Subang Airport to cater to the rising demand for its services. The new facility will be built on an area of 149,500 square feet including back shops with runway access...
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VINCI Airports win tender for Tahiti Faa’a airport concession in French Polynesia
VINCI Airports has been designated by the French government as the successful tenderer for the 40-year concession for Tahiti Faa'a airport in French Polynesia. The main airport and gateway to French Polynesia, Tahiti Faa'a airport welcomed 1.5 million passengers in...
VPorts to create a regional electric advanced air mobility infrastructure network in Quebec
VPorts, a Quebec-based company focused on the design, construction and operation of Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) infrastructure, plans to create Quebec's first regional electric AAM vertiport network. By 2030, the network will extend to all major Quebec regions,...
Electra completes test of hybrid eSTOL aircraft engine
Electra.aero, the aerospace company developing an electric short takeoff and landing (eSTOL) aircraft, has successfully completed a fully integrated test of the proprietary hybrid-electric propulsion system for its eSTOL aircraft. The hybrid system is being integrated...
Astral partners with Reliable Robotics to introduce automated air cargo services in Africa
Astral Aviation has signed a strategic collaboration with Reliable Robotics to enhance aviation safety and increase air cargo connectivity with automated aircraft. Both companies will work together to develop operational and regulatory business plans to launch the...
American Airlines Cargo and Sonoco ThermoSafe sign global master lease agreement
American Airlines Cargo has signed a new lease agreement with Sonoco ThermoSafe, which provides temperature assurance packaging, for the new Pegasus ULD passive temperature-controlled bulk shipping container. The Sonoco ThermoSafe’s Pegasus ULD will join the carrier’s...
Air Arabia signs three-year engine consignment deal with AMP Aero
Air Arabia has signed a three-year CFM56-5B and 7B engine material consignment with AMP Aero. Commenting on the deal, Ambalik Agarwal, Managing Member, said: “AMP Aero is growing and the demand for material from our customers continues to increase. This agreement will...
Gold Coast Airport $260 million terminal opens for commercial use
Gold Coast Airport, based in Queensland, Australia, has opened its new $260 million terminal for commercial use, although the phased expansion to continue towards next month. The terminal will be open for international passengers from October 13, 2022. The expanded...
Airbus reports August deliveries
Airbus has reported 39 deliveries of commercial aircraft during the month of August 2022 to 22 customers. The European airframe manufacturer reported no orders for the month. For 2022 to date, Airbus has made 382 deliveries to 62 customers in the year. The net...
Vertical Aerospace builds on partnership with Dassault Systèmes
Dassault Systèmes has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Vertical Aerospace, (Vertical), which is developing the electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, the VX4, by 2025. Dassault Systèmes will be supporting the development of the VX4 to...
Lufthansa Technik supports Smartwings’ Boeing 737 NG fleet
Czech airline Smartwings and Lufthansa Technik have signed a five-year comprehensive Total Component Support (TCS) contract covering repair and overhaul of components for the airline's fleet of 30 Boeing 737NG aircraft. Support for the aircraft has already started....
ITP Aero partners up with Zeleros to accelerate hyperloop propulsion
ITP Aero has partnered with Zeleros to help develop a zero-emission propulsion system for hyperloop, a new means of transport consisting of capsules levitating at high speeds inside a network of low-pressure tubes. Zeleros is a Spanish deep-tech company developing the...