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MTU Aero Engines forecasts continued profitable growth in 2025

MTU Aero Engines AG expects further growth and improved earnings for 2025. Revenue between €8.3 and €8.5 billion is expected in 2025. Adjusted EBIT should increase in the low-to-mid teens percentage range. Adjusted net income is expected to rise in line with adjusted EBIT. MTU anticipates free cash flow in the low triple-digit million euro range in 2025. MTU plans to propose a divid...

First Qantas A321XLR progresses to final assembly line

Qantas is a step closer to receiving its first Airbus A321XLR with the aircraft entering the final assembly line at Airbus’ production facility in Hamburg, Germany. This marks a significant milestone in the Group’s fleet renewal program, with the aircraft’s major airframe components including the forward and rear fuselage, wings and iconic Flying Kangaroo tail coming together....

Riga Airport reaches Level 3 in the Global Airport Carbon Accreditation programme

By demonstrating a reduction in carbon emissions and its ability to operate sustainably, RIX Riga Airport has been awarded a Level 3 certificate by the global Airport Carbon Accreditation programme. Level 3 of the Airport Carbon Accreditation programme, "Optimisation," requires airports not only to reduce their own emissions but also to engage third parties in managing their carbon...

Electra showcases hybrid-electric aircraft in DOD’s Thunderstorm 24-4

Electra has completed another military flight demonstration of its hybrid-electric prototype aircraft. The demonstration flights were part of the Thunderstorm 24-4 “Expeditionary Operations” technology showcase sponsored by the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering in early November. An invitation-only field technology showcase, Thunderstorm 24-4 hi...

easyJet, Renavia and WFS sign a MoU for long term supply of sustainable aviation fuel

easyJet, Braathens Renavia, in partnership with Mana Group and World Fuel Services, announced the signing of a MoU for the long-term supply of sustainable aviation fuel for easyJet’s operations in Europe and the UK. The agreement supports the airline’s decarbonisation strategy and is expected to  give easyJet access to up to 150,000 tons of SAF (including up to 75,000 tons of...

WYVERN welcome Skyside GmbH as a new registered operator

Skyside GmbH has successfully enrolled as a Registered Operator. The Registered Operator safety data network is an essential component of our Aviation Compliance Enhancement System. Registered Operators can be seen by thousands of users (brokers, corporations, and other air charter operators) who are looking for partnerships to help with their air charter needs.  Say goodbye to...

CDB Aviation sells two A330-200s to National Airlines

CDB Aviation announced the completion of a sale transaction for two Airbus A330-200 aircraft with National Airlines.Florida-based cargo and passenger charter services operator took delivery of the Rolls-Royce Trent 700 engine-powered versions of the aircraft in July and November 2024 and plans to deploy the two widebodies to provide charter transportation services. CDB Aviation Chief Execu...

Milestones on the path to climate-friendly aviation

Radical technical and operational efficiency, 100 per cent renewable energy sources (such as SAF and hydrogen) and climate-impacting measures on operational level — these are the three main approaches being considered for climate-friendly aviation. However, only concerted action by all stakeholders in global aviation and beyond can achieve this goal.  Prof. Dr. Mirko Hornung, Executi...

Gulfstream G500 and G600 program makes 300th delivery

Gulfstream Aerospace announced the 300th customer delivery in the Gulfstream G500 and Gulfstream G600 fleet, a signal of continued worldwide demand. Both award-winning aircraft feature the Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck, with safety-enhancing technology including the industry’s first active control sidesticks and most extensive use of touch-screen technology, along with Phase-of-Flight inte...

CommuteAir signs Part Exchange Plus Program contract with Embraer for inventory management and repair services

CommuteAir and Embraer have expanded their cooperation by entering into a contract for the Exchange Plus Program to support CommuteAir’s E-Jet fleet. Through the program, CommuteAir will be able to access tailored inventory management and repair services from Embraer’s worldwide supply chain. Lon Ziegler, CommuteAir’s Vice President of Technical Operations commented: &ldq...

easyJet set to expand state-of-the-art pilot training operations to support the airline’s growth

easyJet has announced that it is expanding its flight training operations across Europe through its continued partnership with world-renowned training and simulation technology partner CAE. The airline is expanding at existing CAE training facilities with two additional state-of-the-art full flight simulators in London Gatwick and one additional full flight simulator in Milan. easyJet is also...

Emirates receives its first of 65 A350-900s

Emirates has taken delivery of its first A350-900 aircraft, marking an important step in Emirates' fleet growth strategy. It marks the long-standing partnership between Emirates and Airbus which is built on innovation, efficiency and operational excellence. The A350 is set to enhance Emirates’ medium and long-haul operations beyond the airline’s existing network.  Emir...