Boeing 737 MAX 10 Completes Certification Flight Testing
Boeing is nearing a milestone with its 737 MAX 10 as the aircraft has finished all planned certification flight testing, intensifying the industry’s anticipation for its market entry.
COMAC C919 Demand Grows Amid Production Struggles
COMAC C919 Demand Grows Amid Production Struggles Chinese carriers are showing heightened interest in the narrow-body jet, even as COMAC grapples with stepped-down delivery targets and persistent supply chain constraints.
FL Technics Indonesia Receives CASA Certification
FL Technics Indonesia, a leading provider of aircraft maintenance services in the Asia-Pacific region, has achieved a significant milestone by obtaining certification from the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) of Australia. This certification enables the company to provide maintenance services in compliance with Australian aviation standards.
Ascend Airways Expands Fleet and Prepares for Malaysian Launch
Ascend Airways is set to accelerate its fleet expansion in early 2025, with the addition of one Boeing B737-800 in February and two B737-8 aircraft in March and April. The airline, under the leadership of CEO Alastair Willson, aims to gradually grow its fleet to 15-20 aircraft to meet its operational goals.
Pratt & Whitney’s GTF Engine Certified for A321XLR
Pratt & Whitney, a leading aerospace engine manufacturer based in the United States, has received FAA certificationfor its GTF (Geared Turbofan) engine to power the Airbus A321XLR. The updated engine type certificate, granted on 12 December 2024, applies to the PW1100G-JM engine and now includes its use for the A321XLR, Airbus’s latest long-range narrow-body aircraft.
Fastjet Zimbabwe Achieves IATA IOSA Certification
Fastjet Zimbabwe, a leading regional airline, has successfully achieved IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA)registration, a globally recognized certification for operational safety in the aviation industry. This accomplishment underscores the airline’s commitment to adhering to the highest standards of safety and operational excellence.
Asia Digital Engineering Receives Approved Maintenance Organization Certification from Vietnam’s CAA
Asia Digital Engineering (ADE), a maintenance and engineering services provider based in Malaysia, has officially received Approved Maintenance Organization (AMO) certification from the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAA). This certification allows ADE to offer its full suite of maintenance services to airlines operating within Vietnam, expanding its reach and reinforcing its position as a trusted maintenance partner in…
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JetSMART Adds 11th Aircraft, Begins A321 Certification in Argentina
JetSMART, a low-cost airline based in Chile, is set to expand its fleet by adding its 11th aircraft in November 2024. This addition will support the airline’s increasing operational demands and solidify its presence in South America’s competitive budget aviation market. Alongside this expansion, JetSMART has initiated the certification process for the Airbus A321 in Argentina, marking a strategic step to…
Lilium Appoints KPMG for Transparent M&A Process to Drive Fresh Investment
Lilium, a German aviation company specializing in all-electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, has appointed KPMG in the Netherlands to oversee a transparent and structured mergers and acquisitions (M&A) process. This initiative is part of Lilium’s strategic focus on securing new investment following a recent restructuring, as the company aims to advance the development…
ANAC Publishes Airworthiness Criteria for Eve Air Mobility’s eVTOL
Eve Air Mobility, a U.S.-based company specializing in electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, has achieved a significant regulatory milestone with the publication of the final airworthiness criteria for its eVTOL by ANAC, Brazil’s civil aviation authority. This announcement brings Eve Air Mobility closer to certification, marking an essential step in the path toward…