Airbus has gained an order for 50 Airbus A320neo aircraft from Japanese leasing specialist Jackson Square Aviation. The lessor, which is part of the Mitsubishi HC Capital Group, is a first-time customer for the European OEM with the deal showing the high demand for the single-aisle airliner family. The order [read more]
Ryanair (FR/RYR) has said unauthorised Online Travel Agents (OTA) eDreams, VOLA and Booking ,com are overcharging customers by up to three times for things such as base fares, reserved seats and extra baggage if booked through Ryanair or a Ryanair authorised OTA. It’s March OTA survey found that eDreams charged [read more]
The National Police Air Service (NPAS) has selected Airbus to supply seven H135 helicopters in the initial phase of its fleet renewal programme. This is the first order from a new framework contract with the BlueLight Commercial procurement agency, under which Airbus will be the sole supplier of helicopters to [read more]
Plans to increase production of wings for the Airbus A220 at the Spirit Aerosystems site in Belfast have been revived, giving optimism for employment and a boost to the wider local economy. The plans were originally submitted in 2019 when Spirit Aerosystems was owned by Bombardier, which made the C-Series [read more]
Airbus Helicopters has introduced a new helicopter to its line up at the vertical lift industry show VERTICON in Dallas, Texas. The H140 is a twin-engined light helicopter in the 3-tonne class and is designed to be a multi-mission aircraft for passenger, medical, private and business aviation markets. The aircraft [read more]
The business aviation domain has faced serious hurdles due to the current complex global political scenario, which has made a shift towards the automated systems for calculating flight times and fuel requirements a must. This move is a stepping stone for increasing the operational efficiency, accuracy in flight cost evaluations [read more]
Brazilian OEM Embraer is setting out plans for a potential final assembly line in Poland following a recent visit to the country. Polish industry is already a supplier to the Embraer E2 programme, but now Embraer is looking to make Poland a centre of excellence in Europe for aviation manufacturing. [read more]
Aer Lingus (EI/EIN) has launched a March sale for transatlantic flights from Manchester Airport (MAN/EGCC) for travel in September through to December 2025. The sale could prove the perfect time for those looking to book some winter sun in Barbados and Florida or a pre-Christmas shopping trip to New York. [read more]
Everett, Washington based magniX has unveiled a range of lightweight, high-speed electric engines designed for helicopters. Designed for small singe-engine helicopters through to larger hybrid twin-engined aircraft, the Heli-Storm engines have operating speeds between 6,000 and 7,000 rpm and are significantly lighter than turbine engines. By combinging the engines with [read more]
The British Airline Pilots Association (BALPA) has signed the Women in Aviation and Aerospace Charter, which reaffirms the union’s commitment to gender equality and inclusivity in the aviation industry. The charter sets out BALPA’s commitment to advancing the careers of women in aviation and creating an environment where women can [read more]
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