Air Canada has placed a firm order with Boeing for 18 787-10 Dreamliner aircraft. Deliveries of the new aircraft are scheduled to begin in the fourth quarter of 2025 with the last aircraft scheduled for delivery in Q1 2027. The 787-10s will be used to replace older, less efficient wide-body aircraft currently in the Air
Read MoreEarlier today, the Air France-KLM Group announced its intentions to purchase 50 next-generation Airbus A350 aircraft. Adding more next-generation Airbus widebodies The Air France-KLM Group, which includes the two flag carriers and Transavia, is renewing its widebody fleet. Just a few hours ago, the group announced it would order 50 Airbus A350s, with options for
Read MoreVarious airlines have fallen victim to CFM’s dubious parts. More airlines are coming forward to report fake parts in their CFM engines. American Airlines has become the latest casualty of the scandal surrounding AOG Technics regarding false safety documents for dubious parts fitted to engines operated on Airbus A320s and Boeing 737s. The Federal Aviation
Read MoreLithuanian MRO provider FL Technics is doubling its presence in Indonesia with the construction of a new MRO hub in Bali. This will supplement FL Technics Indonesia’s existing facility in Jakarta, which achieved its Part 145 certification five years ago and offers heavy checks as well as other maintenance services for Airbus A320 and Boeing
Read MoreAirbus has finished the Paris Air Show 2023 ahead of its main competitor, Boeing, with massive orders from Indian airlines reaffirming which market is currently viewed with the most optimism. The European Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) overshadowed Boeing during the event, which was packed with massive orders and acrobatic displays from commercial and military aircraft,
Read MoreAircraft manufacturer Boeing has released details of its planned aerospace and defense showcase at the 2023 Paris Air Show. Boeing will showcase a range highly efficient commercial jets, critical defense platforms, customer-focused services and innovative autonomous technologies at the upcoming event. Air Show overview The 737-10, the largest member of the MAX family, will join
Read MoreLufthansa Technik Turbine Shannon (LTTS) has opened a new Engine Parts & Accessories Repair (EPAR) facility in Shannon, Ireland, as part of its ongoing growth trajectory in the region. The new 2,000 square meter facility increases LTTS’ total capacity for aircraft engine maintenance and repair in the area to 10,000 square meters and allows the
Read MoreTurkish Technic has signed a base maintenance agreement with Emirates. Under the terms of the agreement, Turkish Technic will perform base maintenance services on five Boeing 777 of Emirates fleet. The base maintenance operation of the first Boeing 777 has already commenced at Turkish Technic’s Istanbul Ataturk Airport facilities on April 1st. The other aircraft
Read MoreThe Dubai Airshow will discuss synergies across key industry themes, including sustainability, space, and advanced aerial mobility, during 13-17 November The Dubai Airshow has grown immensely in significance and influence over the years, highlighted by the success of the November 2021 edition, which saw more than USD 74 billion worth of deals announced during the
Read MoreLeonardo has confirmed it sold ‘almost’ 40 helicopters during Heli-Expo 2023, including orders from the Middle East and India. The helicopters, of various types, were sold to several operators primarily for energy support, rescue and public service duties, and VIP transport operations. Leonardo said in a statement: “All of these orders add to preliminary sales
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