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Boeing and IAM Union Resume Contract Talks with Assistance from US Labor Secretary

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Boeing and the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) have reconvened for contract negotiations following the union’s rejection of an improved contract offer last week. This latest meeting was facilitated by Acting US Labor Secretary Julie Su, who joined the session to help guide productive discussions between the planemaker and union representatives. This…

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SAMCO Extends Maintenance Contract with CityJet for CRJ Fleet

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SAMCO Aircraft Maintenance has signed a four-year contract extension with CityJet, an Ireland-based wet-lease airline, to provide comprehensive maintenance services for CityJet’s CRJ 900 and CRJ 1000 fleet operating throughout Europe. This extended agreement covers all line maintenance needs, including regular hangar maintenance visits, which will be conducted from SAMCO’s Scandinavian Hub in Copenhagen and…

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HAECO and COMAC Sign MOU to Strengthen MRO Services

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HAECO Group, a leading provider of aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Shanghai Aircraft Customer Service Co. Ltd. (SACSC), a subsidiary of the Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC). This partnership is set to expand maintenance capabilities for COMAC’s ARJ21 and C919 aircraft platforms, providing comprehensive…

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TAAG Angola Considers Expanding Fleet with Additional B737-800BCF and Widebody Freighter

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TAAG Angola Airlines is evaluating the addition of a second Boeing 737-800BCF (Boeing Converted Freighter) and potentially a widebody freighter as it seeks to meet the growing demand for air cargo transport across Africa and beyond. This prospective fleet expansion would enhance TAAG’s capacity to handle increased cargo volumes on regional routes while also supporting…

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Sichuan Airlines Takes Delivery of Airbus A321 with V2533-A5 Engines

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Sichuan Airlines, one of China’s prominent regional carriers, has expanded its fleet with the addition of a new Airbus A321, serial number 2971. The aircraft, powered by V2533-A5 engines, enhances the airline’s operational capacity on high-demand routes across China and neighboring regions. Known for its reliability and fuel efficiency, the A321 is a valuable asset…

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Riyadh Air Orders 60 Airbus A321neos Ahead of 2025 Launch

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Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia’s emerging premium airline, has signed a deal to purchase 60 Airbus A321neo aircraft, bolstering its fleet as it prepares for its inaugural flights in 2025. The announcement, made during the 8th Edition of the Future Investment Initiative (FII) in Riyadh, marks the airline’s second major aircraft order and reflects its commitment…

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JD Airlines Takes Delivery of B737-800BCF for Expanding Cargo Fleet

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JD Airlines, a growing player in China’s cargo aviation market, has taken delivery of a Boeing 737-800BCF (Boeing Converted Freighter), serial number 30697. Leased and equipped with CFM56-7B26 engines, this freighter addition aligns with JD Airlines’ strategy to expand its air cargo capabilities amidst increasing demand for air freight services across China. The B737-800BCF is…

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IBA Group Expands E190AR Remarketing Mandate to Four Aircraft

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IBA Group, a UK-based aviation consultancy, has announced an expansion of its exclusive mandate to remarket Embraer E190AR aircraft, increasing the offering from three to four aircraft. The E190ARs, equipped with CF34-10E6 engines, are currently operational with an East African airline and are available for outright purchase. This expanded mandate reflects IBA Group’s reputation for…

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Frontier Airlines Expands Fleet with A321neo Deliveries in Q4 2024

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Frontier Airlines is set to expand its fleet with the addition of six Airbus A321neo aircraft and two spare engines in the fourth quarter of 2024, financed through sale/leaseback transactions. This latest delivery round follows the arrival of five A321neos in Q3, bringing the carrier’s total fleet count to 159 by year’s end. Known for…

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Falko Regional Aircraft Acquires 11 E-Jets from Nordic Aviation Capital

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UK-based Falko Regional Aircraft has completed the acquisition of 11 Embraer E-Jets from Nordic Aviation Capital (NAC) of Ireland. This transaction, part of a sale and purchase agreement initially signed in March 2024, includes E175, E190, and E195 models. These regional jets are currently leased to LOT Polish Airlines, a key operator in Europe’s regional…