AirExplore, has leased a B737-800 from Aviation Capital Group (ACG) to join its fleet. With demand for its services increasing, AirExplore says it is now “weighing up different options to deploy this new aircraft, including possibilities in Europe, the Middle East or Africa.” AirExplore’s CEO Martin Štulajter said: “Our plan for the fleet is to deploy 50% of it on year-long …
TrueNoord, regional aircraft leasing company has “signed a firm order agreement with Embraer to acquire twenty factory-new E195-E2 aircraft. The agreement also includes purchase rights for up to twenty additional new E195-E2 aircraft and up to ten new E175-E1 aircraft. At list price, the firm order is valued at USD 1.8 billion.” Anne-Bart Tieleman, CEO of TrueNoord said: “This landmark …
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has highlighted three critical priorities for aviation safety and operations at the World Safety and Operations Conference (WSOC) in Xiamen, China. According to IATA, the three priorities are: “defending and evolving global standards, fostering a strong safety culture through leadership, and using data to enhance performance amid growing operational challenges.” Mark Searle, Global Director …
Aviation finance company, Avolon has confirmed that it will lease “six Boeing 737-8 MAX aircraft to Royal Air Maroc.” The agreement marks Avolon’s first lease to the Moroccan flag carrier. According to Avolon, “The first two aircraft on lease from Avolon were delivered in recent weeks with the remainder to deliver through 2025 and 2026. The aircraft will support Royal …
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) says “the slow pace of production is estimated to cost the airline industry more than $11 billion in 2025.” IATA notes further that “challenges within the aerospace industry’s supply chain are delaying production of new aircraft and parts, resulting in airlines reevaluating their fleet plans and, in many cases, keeping older aircraft flying for …
Boeing has announced that in partnership with Southwest Airlines (SWA) and Aeroxchange Ltd., it has “successfully completed the aerospace industry’s first parts shipment accompanied by a digital 8130-3 certificate—an electronic version of the FAA-governed 8130-3 Authorized Release Certificate.” Boeing reports that this milestone “advances supply chain security by preventing unapproved spare parts from entering the aerospace aftermarket.” William Ampofo, senior …
In line with market expectations and customer needs, Vallair has introduced “a new governance structure across its maintenance centres.” Vallair says the reorganisation is “designed to enhance management efficiency and sustain the Group’s long-term development ambitions.” According to Vallair: “Grégoire Lebigot resumes his role as CEO of Vallair Industries, and now also as CEO of the Châteauroux MRO centre. He will …
Airline alliance, oneworld has “hosted its first-ever Innovation Summit on Monday as a precursor to the World Aviation Festival in Lisbon.” Onewold says “The event connected digital, customer experience and sustainability leaders from across the alliance with innovators, industry partners, start-ups and scale-ups for a deep dive into new technologies that are being both successfully deployed and considered for future …
TrueNoord, aircraft leasing company, has appointed “Basil Gygax in the role of Sales Director Africa, Middle East & CIS.” According to TrueNoord, “as a respected industry expert, Gygax joins TrueNoord with a strong background in the regional sector. Most recently holding the position as Head of Customer Finance – EMEA at Embraer, he has also held positions at Credit Suisse …
Star Alliance’s Los Angeles Lounge has once again been “named North America’s Leading Airport Lounge at the World Travel Awards 2025, marking the sixth consecutive year it has received this top honour.” CEO of Star Alliance Airline, Theo Panagiotoulias said “our commitment at Star Alliance is to create seamless and connected journeys for travellers, and our lounges play an important …
