GKN Aerospace and Norwegian Catapult boost additive manufacturing in Norway
Monday December 8, 2025
GKN Aerospace Norway has signed a strategic agreement with Norwegian Catapult Manufacturing Technology (Norwegian Catapult) in Kongsberg to expand advanced additive manufacturing at GKN Aerospace’s engines facility in Kongsberg. The partnership aims to accel… Read More »
Qatar Airways appoints Hamad Ali Al-Khater as new Group CEO
Monday December 8, 2025
Qatar Airways Group has announced the appointment of Hamad Ali Al-Khater as its new Group Chief Executive Officer, effective Sunday, December 7, 2025. Al-Khater succeeds Engr. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer. Al-Khater joins Qatar Airways Group from Hamad International … Read More »
Qantas completes return of A380 to service
Friday December 5, 2025
Qantas has welcomed its tenth and final Airbus A380 back to Sydney after nearly six years in storage, marking the largest maintenance check in the airline’s 105-year history. The aircraft, named after Qantas co-founder Paul McGinness, will serve as an operat… Read More »
Safran creates first R&T centre outside France
Friday December 5, 2025
Safran has announced the creation of Safran Tech UK, the group’s first Research and Technology (R&T) centre outside France. The move forms part of Safran’s strategy to support its growing presence in the United Kingdom and marks the first step in the g… Read More »
Saab strengthens partnership with Airservices Australia
Friday December 5, 2025
Saab and Airservices Australia have signed a master service agreement covering the airports in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Perth, reinforcing a long-standing commitment between the two organisations. Under the agreement, Airservices Australia will deploy S… Read More »
WSF and GFI launch accelerator to unlock UK SAF projects
Friday December 5, 2025
Willis Sustainable Fuels UK (WSF), a subsidiary of Willis Lease Finance Corporation (WLFC), and the Green Finance Institute (GFI), an independent adviser to governments and investors, have launched a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) project accelerator. The ini… Read More »
AAR appoints Sarah Flanagan as interim CFO
Friday December 5, 2025
AAR CORP. has announced that Sarah Flanagan has been named the company’s interim Chief Financial Officer, effective December 11, 2025. Flanagan, currently AAR’s Vice President, Financial Operations, will succeed Sean Gillen, who is departing the company to… Read More »
Horizon partners with Motion Applied
Friday December 5, 2025
New Horizon Aircraft has announced a partnership with Motion Applied, formerly the high-performance technology arm of Formula 1’s legendary McLaren Group. Under the agreement, Motion Applied will design and manufacture a bespoke motor-drive inverter for Hori… Read More »
PAL seals A350-1000 lease-back deal with BOC
Thursday December 4, 2025
BOC Aviation has signed an agreement to purchase and lease-back two Airbus A350-1000 aircraft to new customer Philippine Airlines (PAL) under long-term operating leases. The aircraft, powered by Rolls-Royce Trent XWB engines, represent BOC Aviation’s first d… Read More »
Boeing: Africa’s rising passenger air traffic will spur region’s fleet
Thursday December 4, 2025
Africa’s passenger air traffic is expected to grow at an average annual rate of 6% through to 2044, driven by a young population, a rising middle class, rapid urbanisation and increasing investment in airports and connectivity, Boeing has said. According to … Read More »
Bombardier advances construction of major Abu Dhabi service hub
Thursday December 4, 2025
Bombardier has reported substantial progress on its new state-of-the-art service centre at Al Bateen Executive Airport in Abu Dhabi, marking a key milestone in the company’s strategy to expand its global support network. The structural framework of the main … Read More »
Senior gains multi-year Airbus contract
Thursday December 4, 2025
Senior plc (Senior), a global manufacturer of high-technology components and systems, has announced a multi-year contract from Airbus for the design, qualification and production of a range of highly engineered aerospace standard parts used in fluid-conveyance… Read More »
IndiGo hit by major disruptions as crew shortages bite
Thursday December 4, 2025
According to reporting by The Indian Express, IndiGo, India’s largest airline, faced significant flight disruptions in recent days, driven primarily by a shortage of crew following the introduction of new rest and duty regulations. The situation worsened on … Read More »
Azorra sells two A330-300s to Xiamen Airlease
Thursday December 4, 2025
Azorra has announced the sale of two Airbus A330-300 aircraft to Xiamen Aircraft Leasing (Xiamen Airlease), a China-based aircraft lessor. The aircraft, MSN 1432 and MSN 1579, remain on lease to Sichuan Airlines, one of China’s leading carriers. John Evans, … Read More »
Pratt & Whitney wins US$1.6bn contract to support F135 engines
Thursday December 4, 2025
Pratt & Whitney has secured a US$1.6 billion undefinitised contract action to sustain the F135 engine, which powers all three variants of the F-35 Lightning II, widely regarded as the world’s most advanced fighter aircraft. The contract covers a range of… Read More »
DAE secures major B737-8 deal to support AJet’s rapid expansion
Wednesday December 3, 2025
Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) has finalised long-term lease agreements with AJet and Turkish Airlines for ten new Boeing 737-8 aircraft, with deliveries set for 2026 and 2027. The deal reinforces DAE’s longstanding relationship with Turkish Airlines while… Read More »
Airbus cuts delivery forecast after A320 fuselage panel issue
Wednesday December 3, 2025
Airbus has revised its aircraft delivery forecast for 2025 after identifying a quality issue with fuselage panels used on certain A320-family aircraft. The European manufacturer announced on Wednesday that it now expects to deliver around 790 commercial aircra… Read More »
Embraer and PGZ sign five new defence MoUs
Wednesday December 3, 2025
Embraer has entered a new phase of strategic collaboration in Poland, signing five memoranda of understanding (MoUs) with Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa S.A. (PGZ)—the country’s leading state-owned defence group—and its subsidiaries WZL-1, WZL-2, WSK “PZL-Ka… Read More »
Hi Fly lands first Airbus A330 in Antarctica
Wednesday December 3, 2025
Hi Fly has achieved another landmark moment in polar aviation, successfully landing an Airbus A330 in Antarctica for the first time. The accomplishment comes just a month after the airline celebrated five consecutive years of operations to the White Continent…. Read More »
RECARO targets strong global growth as aviation demand surges
Wednesday December 3, 2025
RECARO Aircraft Seating (RECARO) is closing the year on a strong upward trajectory, poised to exceed its 2024 revenue figure of roughly €576 million (US$674 million). The company anticipates sustained double-digit growth in 2025 and beyond, reflecting both t… Read More »
