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Plus Ultra Retires A340 to Enhance A330-200 Operations

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Plus Ultra, an airline based in Spain, has taken a strategic step in its fleet optimization by retiring its sole remaining A340, serial number 399. This decision is part of the airline’s broader initiative to streamline its operations and focus on the more fuel-efficient A330-200 aircraft. The retired A340 will be dismantled by AELS (Aircraft End-of-Life Solutions) in the Netherlands, ensuring…

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EPCOR and Finnair Renew APU Maintenance Contract for Five Years

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EPCOR, a subsidiary of the Dutch aerospace group AFI KLM E&M, specializing in Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) services, and Finnair, the flag carrier of Finland, have agreed to extend their maintenance contract for an additional five years. This agreement covers the GTCP331-350 APUs installed on Finnair’s fleet of Airbus A330 aircraft.

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Pratt & Whitney to Open European Innovation Center in Netherlands

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Pratt & Whitney, a leading aerospace manufacturer based in the United States, has announced plans to establish a European Technology and Innovation Center in the Netherlands. The center is dedicated to developing cutting-edge technologies aimed at advancing energy efficiency and sustainable aviation.

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Surinam Airways Extends A340-600 Service on Paramaribo–Amsterdam Route

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Surinam Airways has announced an extension of its leased A340-600 service on the Paramaribo (PBM) to Amsterdam (AMS) route. The flights, operated by USC (Germany), will continue until January 29, 2025, ensuring seamless connectivity between Suriname and the Netherlands.

KLM Urges Part-Time Pilots to Return Full-Time Amid Staffing Shortage

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KLM (Netherlands) has issued an appeal to its part-time pilots, requesting them to transition back to full-time roles as the airline faces a potential pilot shortage that could impact its operations by 2027. The carrier warns that without adequate cockpit staffing, it may be forced to ground part of its fleet, jeopardizing its operational efficiency and service offerings.

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Air Belgium Takeover Approved by Nivelles Court

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The Nivelles enterprise court has approved the takeover of Air Belgium by Peso Aviation Management (Netherlands) and Air One Holding International (UK). The new ownership marks a significant shift for the Belgian carrier, which will now focus exclusively on cargo operations. The restructuring will also see the workforce reduced from 401 employees to 197, reflecting the streamlined focus on cargo services.

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TrueNoord Plans Aircraft Orders in 2025

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TrueNoord, a specialist regional aircraft lessor based in the Netherlands, is evaluating potential aircraft orders from OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers) for 2025, according to its CEO, Anne-Bart Tieleman. This consideration reflects TrueNoord’s forward-looking strategy to expand its portfolio and meet growing demand for regional aviation assets.