Aircraft Interiors Sector Sees Signs Of Increasing Retrofit Spending
Aircraft interiors retrofit spending is set to rise as airlines start to show some signs of recovery from the COVID-19 crisis, industry experts said Sept.14 at this year's virtual Aircraft Interiors Expo.
U.S. Investors Bet On Avia Solutions Group
ACMI-to-MRO company Avia Solutions Group (ASG) has entered a strategic partnership with U.S.-based investment specialist Certares Management, which will provide €300 million ($354 million) in structured equity investment.
UK Sets Up New Review Panel To Focus On CAA Regulations
The UK government plans to set up a new independent panel to review complaints against the decision-making processes of the country’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA).
More SAF Initiatives Announced In Italy, U.S.
A slew of sustainability initiatives continues to be rolled out by the aviation industry as the opening of United Nation’s COP26 climate change conference in Glasgow at the end of October draws closer.
Daily Memo: The Coming Supply Chain Crunch
Long-feared problems in the aerospace and defense supplier base stemming from the pandemic are suddenly surging, industry executives say.
Revived Jet Airways Targets 2022 Launch On Indian Domestic Routes
India’s Jet Airways is making progress on the many steps required to resume operations and plans to launch scheduled flights in the first quarter of 2022.
Surprise Widebody Orders Lift Boeing’s August Activity
Boeing booked 17 widebody orders from unidentified customers among its 53 gross additions in August, including seven for 787-9s, providing a boost during a largely anemic time for long-haul passenger demand.
Kenya Airways, Congo Airways Boost Links With E190 Lease Plan
Kenya Airways is leasing two Embraer E190s to Congo Airways, forming part of a wider-ranging partnership between the two airlines.
U.S. Ex-Im Bank Renews LEAP-1B Guarantee; New Head Nominated
The U.S. Export-Import Bank has renewed a guarantee supporting aircraft-engine sales while Reta Jo Lewis has been nominated to lead the export credit agency.
Ryanair Opens New Dublin Training Center
Irish LCC Ryanair is investing €50 million ($59 million) in a new training center, as part of an exclusive cadet-pilot partnership with Dublin-based Airline Flight Academy (AFA).
Schiphol To Lead European Airport Sustainability Project
A research project to improve the sustainability of airports by eliminating emissions and waste, led by Royal Schiphol Group, has been awarded €25 million ($29.5 million) in funding by the European Commission.
India’s Vistara Names New Leadership
Indian carrier Vistara is promoting Vinod Kannan to become its new CEO, replacing current airline head Leslie Thng.
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