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Egypt to get 2 C-130J-30 Super Hercules tactical airlifters

Joining 7 other MENA nations The Egyptian Armed Forces have announced their acquisition of two C-130J-30 Super Hercules tactical airlifters. The announcement, made on September 5, 2024, at the 2024 Egypt International Air Show, marks Egypt as the 23rd country to join the global Super Hercules fleet. Lockheed Martin, the manufacturer of the C-130J-30, will […]
Aviation

El Al Israel Airlines orders 31 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft

Carrier to receive 787 9 this year Boeing and El Al Israel Airlines signed a landmark agreement for up to 31 new 737 MAX aircraft, marking a critical step in the Israeli flag carrier’s modernisation strategy. This deal will replace the airline’s existing fleet of Next-Generation 737 aircraft. The undisclosed amount order for the 737 […]
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RAF renews aircraft painting contract with Serco

2-year agreement is worth $23 million Serco has secured a contract extension to continue its expert surface finish support for the Royal Air Force (RAF). The new contract, valued at $23 million, commenced on April 1, 2024, and extends for two years, with an option for an additional year. This continued collaboration underscores Serco’s commitment […]
Aviation

Boeing sees demand for 44,000 new aircraft through 2043

Amid post-pandemic travel recovery Boeing has projected a significant resurgence in air travel demand, surpassing pre-pandemic levels and driving a robust forecast for commercial aircraft deliveries over the next two decades. Ahead of the Farnborough International Airshow 2024, Boeing unveiled its 2024 Commercial Market Outlook (CMO), anticipating a need for 44,000 new
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Cathay Group Completes Aircraft Reactivation

As Last Plane Returns From Overseas Parking The Cathay Group commemorated the culmination of an extraordinary endeavour in its 77-year history as it welcomed back its last aircraft from long-term overseas parking on June 11, 2024. The return signified the conclusion of a remarkable chapter in the carrier’s rebuild journey. The pinnacle of this achievement […]
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Stellantis Signals Its Continued Confidence in Archer

Stellantis N.V. and Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSE: ACHR) today announced that Stellantis recently completed a series of open market purchases of ~8.3 million shares of Archer’s stock signaling Stellantis’ continued confidence in Archer’s plans to bring electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft to market beginning in 2025. Stellantis’ increased investment in
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Empire Aviation Group adds to industry recognitions with ‘Aircraft Management Service Provider of the Year’

Empire Aviation Group has added to its growing list of aviation industry recognitions with the presentation of ‘Aircraft Management Service Provider of the Year’ at the Aviation Achievement Awards (AAA) 2024 held in Dubai, recently. With one of the region’s largest managed fleets of business jets (currently around 20), Empire Aviation’s award-winning aircraft management
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WIZZ AIR WAS AWARDED THE WORLD’S TOP 5 SAFEST LOW – COST AIRLINE AWARD

Wizz Air, Europe’s fastest growing and most environmentally sustainable airline globally*, has taken home the award for being among The World’s Top 5 Safest Low Cost Airlines by AirlineRatings.com. AirlineRatings’ World TOP 5 Safest Low Cost Airline award recognises airlines with a fleet of over 50 aircraft, that have excellent safety culture and low incident […]