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VOLATUS AEROSPACE, Canada acquired Syracuse-based EMPIRE DRONE COMPANY (distributor and integrator for unmanned aerial systems).
Aerospace

ROLLS-ROYCE and EASYJET completed first run of hydrogen-powered engine (AE 2100-A); it later plans full-scale ground test of a Pearl 15.
Aerospace

GRAND VIEW RESEARCH, CA forecasts global aerospace parts manufacturing market will grow 4% per year to $1.233b in 2030.
Aerospace

KLASJET is adding ex-Mid East Jet BBJ2 (32971) to its fleet; aircraft, which is undergoing interior mods at JETMS COMPLETION, will be based out of
Business Aviation

ATLAS AIR took delivery of first (67149) of two new 747-8Fs for operation for KUEHNE+NAGEL (SPNWS; February 25).
Air Transport

EASTERN AIRWAYS plans February 9 to begin Southampton-Belfast, Northern Ireland (ATR 72-600).
Air Transport

FTAI AVIATION increased its revolving credit facility with Citizens Bank, National Association, from $225m to $300m.
Air Transport

AIR MONTENEGRO secured its IOSA certification from IATA.
Air Transport

SILK AVIA (owned by Uzbekistan Airports) agreed to acquire five new ATR 72-600s (three from ATR and two from a lessor); deal includes a Global
Air Transport

CANARY FLY, Spain took delivery of ex-Czech Airlines ATR 72-500 (785) on lease from Nordic Aviation Capital.
Air Transport

VIRGIN ATLANTIC plans October 29, 2023 to begin three-times-weekly London Heathrow-Male (787-9).
Air Transport

MEDITERRANEAN SHIPPING CO (MSC) withdrew its intention to invest in ITA AIRWAYS in partnership with Lufthansa.
Air Transport

WESTJET is experiencing delay in Transport Canada certification for its 737-800BCFs and now plans startup of all-cargo operations on March 26. It
Air Transport

IATA added Amelia, France (Regourd Aviation) as new member.
Air Transport