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SkyUp MT to Wet Lease Four Aircraft from Fly2Sky

SkyUp MT (Malta) has announced plans to expand its fleet through a wet lease agreement with Fly2Sky (Bulgaria). The agreement includes two Airbus A321s, identified by serial numbers 1932 and 1960, for operations during winter 2024/25 and summer 2025. These aircraft will join two Airbus A320s, with serial numbers 3055 and 3461, which are already wet-leased from the same carrier.

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Turkish Airlines Increases AJet Capital to Support Growth

Turkish Airlines has announced a significant capital injection of $434 million into its subsidiary AJet, marking a strategic move to support AJet’s expansion and operational growth. The investment underscores Turkish Airlines’ commitment to enhancing the capabilities and market presence of its subsidiary.

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GE Aerospace, Boeing, and NASA Advance Open Fan Engine Integration

GE Aerospace, in partnership with Boeing, NASA, and the Oak Ridge National Laboratory, is advancing the aviation industry’s pursuit of energy efficiency by modeling the integration of an Open Fan engine design with an aircraft. This collaborative effort underscores a shared commitment to developing innovative technologies that reduce fuel consumption and emissions.

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Etihad to End Partnership with Virgin Australia in June 2025

Etihad Airways, the flag carrier of the United Arab Emirates, has announced that it will end its unilateral codeshare and bilateral frequent-flyer partnership with Virgin Australia effective June 1, 2025. The decision reflects a “divergence in the strategic direction” of the two airlines, according to Etihad’s statement.

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MHI RJ Aviation and Maeve Aerospace Partner on M80 Aircraft Development

MHI RJ Aviation Group (Canada) and Maeve Aerospace (Germany) have announced a strategic partnership to cooperate on the development of Maeve’s innovative M80 aircraft. This collaboration will focus on providing engineering and advisory services, leveraging the expertise of both organizations to advance the M80’s design and bring it closer to market readiness.

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SAS Joins Danish-Dutch Collaboration to Build Leading Green Hydrogen Cluster

SAS (Scandinavian Airlines) has announced its participation in a strategic collaboration with Danish green hydrogen producers and Dutch industrial markets, aiming to establish Northwest Europe’s leading green hydrogen cluster. This initiative seeks to accelerate the production, distribution, and use of green hydrogen across industrial sectors, focusing on sustainable energy solutions that can contribute to carbon reduction goals in aviation and other…

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SkyDrive and FEAM Aero Form Strategic Alliance for Air Mobility and Maintenance

SkyDrive, a leading air mobility company based in Japan, has signed a strategic alliance with FEAM Aero, a US-based provider of line maintenance services. This partnership aims to leverage SkyDrive’s air mobility solutions with FEAM Aero’s expertise in maintenance, creating an integrated framework to support the evolving demands of urban air mobility. By combining resources and knowledge, SkyDrive and FEAM Aero seek…

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Eastern Airlines Technic and Thales Extend Partnership for Avionics Maintenance Through 2029

Eastern Airlines Technic of China and Thales, based in France, have renewed their Partnership Agreement, ensuring avionics maintenance and repair services for the China Eastern fleet through 2029. This extended partnership will see Thales providing comprehensive maintenance for its avionics systems installed across China Eastern’s A320, A330, and B737 fleets. The long-term commitment underlines the close collaboration between Thales and Eastern Airlines Technic, emphasizing the…