Embraer appoints ExecuJet as its authorised ASC for Africa

ExecuJet MRO Services has been appointed by Embraer as its authorised service centre (ASC) for business jets in Africa. The decision represents an expansion of the aircraft manufacturer’s service network in the region. “We are pleased to partner with ExecuJet for supporting our customers in Africa. The region has a great potential to grow andRead More

Pratt & Whitney host signing agreement with Falcon Aviation Services at EBACE 2023

Pratt & Whitney Canada recently hosted an agreement signing at the European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (EBACE) 2023 with Falcon Aviation Services for a Fleet Management Program (FMP) agreement. The maintenance programme, designed around Falcon Aviation Service’s operational environment and tailored to their mission-specific engine maintenance needs, covers the maintenance and support for threeRead More

Mecachrome continues expansion plans with new acquisition

French-based precision engineering company, Mecachrome, has continued its transformation plan with the acquisition of Techni Protec Metal (TPM) in Sousse, Tunisia. Christian Cornille: “We are continuing to consolidate our know-how and our surface treatment capacities.” Picture: Mecachrome. Mecachrome, probably best known for its work in Formula 1 motorsport, is mainly present in the fields ofRead More

TCR releases 2023 Sustainability Report

TCR, a global provider of GSE Solutions, has released its 2023 Sustainability Report. The report outlines the company’s progress in meeting its sustainability goals and provides insight into how it is working to reduce its environmental impact. “TCR is a key player in the aviation sector and sees it as its responsibility to continue toRead More

Victor Moreno joins Joramco as new Head of Safety and Quality

Joramco, the Amman-based MRO facility, has appointed Victor Moreno as the new Head of Safety and Quality. With more than 35 years of aviation experience and an extensive knowledge of EASA, UAE GCAA, FAA, and UK CAA regulations, including the Safety Management Systems framework integration in an MRO environment, Victor’s vast experience comes from workingRead More

Jetcraft commercial buys 25 Bombardier CRJ-200 aircraft frames

Jetcraft Commercial has announced a deal to buy 25 Bombardier CRJ-200 aircraft frames. It also has an agreement to place ten of these airframes, with separately sourced engines, with an undisclosed buyer. All 25 airframes will return to the market as commercially viable assets. Raphael Haddad, President, Jetcraft Commercial, said: “This is a milestone dealRead More

Emirates taps Into Turkish Technic’s expertise, initiates base maintenance of 5 Boeing 777 aircraft

Turkish Technic has signed a base maintenance agreement with Emirates. Under the terms of the agreement, Turkish Technic will perform base maintenance services on five Boeing 777 of Emirates fleet. The base maintenance operation of the first Boeing 777 has already commenced at Turkish Technic’s Istanbul Ataturk Airport facilities on April 1st. The other aircraftRead More

Aviator paves way for Turkish Airlines’ expansion in the Nordic Region

Aviator Airport Alliance, a full-range provider of aviation services at 15 airports across the Nordics, has signed a new contract with Turkish Airlines. Under the agreement, Aviator will provide ground handling, including passenger and ramp handling, and de-/anti-icing services to Turkish Airlines at Helsinki Airport. Casper Dons, chief commercial officer at Aviator Airport Alliance, commentedRead More

Malaysia Airlines conducts all-women operated flight to mark International Women’s Day

Gender equality and women empowerment within the global aviation industry have evolved steadily over the years. Women have taken on roles beyond cabin crews and check-in personnel, becoming pilots, aircraft engineers, airline heads, airport managers, and many more – highlighting how women continue contributing to the aviation industry with numerous diverse roles. And airlines areRead More