LOT Aircraft Maintenance Services (LOTAMS), a leading Polish MRO (maintenance, repair, and overhaul) provider, has officially opened a new operational base in Rzeszow, Poland. This expansion marks a significant step in LOTAMS’s strategy to enhance its maintenance network and service capacity within the region, supporting both domestic and international clients. With this new base, LOTAMS aims…
LATAM Brasil has announced a significant $40 million investment in the construction of a new maintenance hangar at its LATAM MRO facility located in São Carlos, São Paulo. This new hangar is specifically designed to support the maintenance needs of Boeing 787 aircraft, a model integral to LATAM’s long-haul fleet. The investment underscores LATAM Brasil’s commitment to enhancing its in-house MRO (maintenance, repair, and overhaul)…
GE Aerospace has announced that Xiamen Airlines, a leading carrier in China, has signed a TrueChoice service agreement to cover maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services for 35 GEnx engines. These engines power Xiamen Airlines’ fleet of Boeing 787 aircraft, which are instrumental in the airline’s long-haul operations. The TrueChoice agreement reflects both companies’ commitment to enhancing engine performance and maximizing operational efficiency for…
Sunwing Airlines, a Canadian low-cost carrier, has bolstered its fleet with the addition of a Boeing 737-800, serial number 39922, acquired on a wet lease from TUI Airways in the United Kingdom. This aircraft comes equipped with CFM56-7B27E engines, known for their efficiency and reliability, which aligns with Sunwing’s operational goals of providing dependable and cost-effective air travel. The wet…
Genesis, an Ireland-based aircraft leasing company, has completed a transaction with BOC Aviation of Singapore, acquiring three of the most sought-after narrowbody aircraft in the aviation market. This acquisition includes a Boeing 737-8 currently on lease to TUI in Germany, an Airbus A320 with Volaris in Mexico, and an Airbus A320neo leased to TAP Air Portugal. These aircraft are among the most liquid models in the narrowbody segment, reflecting Genesis’s…
Compass Cargo Airlines, a Bulgarian cargo carrier, has inaugurated a new route from Liege, Belgium, to Zhengzhou, China, with a stopover in Sofia, Bulgaria. The service, which began on 1 November 2024, is operated with a Boeing 747-400F, identified by serial number 26559. This addition to Compass Cargo’s network is expected to bolster cargo connectivity…
Boeing machinists have voted to accept the company’s latest contract offer, officially ending a strike that began on 13 September 2024. The new contract, which promises a 38% pay increase spread over four years, addresses key demands and reflects Boeing’s commitment to reaching a fair and equitable agreement with its workforce. This development brings a…
Norse Atlantic Airways, Norway’s low-cost long-haul airline, has announced it will operate weekly Boeing 787 flights from Manchester to Barbados as well as additional flights from London Gatwick and Manchester to Antigua and Barbados during the winter season. These flights, scheduled between November 2024 and March 2025, are being operated on behalf of P&O Cruises,…
Kalitta Air, a U.S.-based cargo airline, is collaborating with Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) to support the certification of the Boeing 777-300ERSF, a converted freighter model designed to enhance cargo capacity and efficiency. IAI aims to secure Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification for the B777-300ERSF, with Kalitta Air providing essential operational support throughout the certification process….
Greater Bay Airlines, a growing carrier based in Hong Kong, has announced that it expects to receive the first two of its 15 Boeing 737-9 aircraft on order in the second quarter of 2025. The remaining aircraft in this order are set to join the fleet at a pace of two to three planes per…
