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Airbus completes acquisition of Spirit AeroSystems sites

Source: Airbus Airbus SE has closed the transaction with Spirit AeroSystems for the acquisition of industrial assets dedicated to its commercial aircraft programmes. "This milestone marks a special moment for all of us at Airbus. We are proud to welcome over 4,000 new colleagues, with whom we will embark on a new chapter in our industrial operations by taking on activities of critical importance to our commercial aircraft programmes," said Florent Massou, Executive Vice President Operations for the Commercial Aircraft business of Airbus. Airbus has taken ownership of the following former Spirit AeroSystems assets: the site of Kinston, North Carolina, U.S. (A350 fuselage sections), joining as Airbus Aerosystems Kinston; the site of Saint-Nazaire, France (A350 fuselage sections), joining as Airbus Atlantic Cadréan; [...]

2025-12-08T19:26:53+02:00December 8th, 2025|MANUFACTURERS, News|
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Boeing Completes Acquisition of Spirit AeroSystems

Source: Boeing 737 fuselage production in Wichita, Kansas. Transaction underscores commitment to aviation safety and airplane quality while strengthening commercial production and supply chain stability Major operations align under Commercial Airplanes, aftermarket aligns under Global Services, defense programs to operate independently Spirit Defense established to ensure continuity for teammates, uninterrupted support for U.S. defense and space programs Boeing  today announced it has completed its acquisition of Spirit AeroSystems. "This is a pivotal moment in Boeing's history and future success as we begin to integrate Spirit AeroSystems' commercial and aftermarket operations and establish Spirit Defense," said Kelly Ortberg, president and chief executive officer of The Boeing Company. "As we welcome our new teammates and bring our two companies together, our focus [...]

2025-12-08T20:13:52+02:00December 8th, 2025|MANUFACTURERS, News|
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Emirates activates interline partnership with Bahamasair

Source: Emirates This agreement will benefit customers travelling to The Bahamas Emirates has officially activated an interline partnership with Bahamasair to provide connectivity to customers travelling to The Bahamas. The unilateral partnership between both carriers enables Emirates to expand its reach in the Caribbean, allowing its customers to connect on The Bahamas’ national flag carrier from two gateways in Florida to two destinations within The Bahamas - Nassau/Paradise Island and Freeport on Grand Bahama Island. The interline partnership came into effect following a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed by both airlines in June. Emirates’ customers can book an entire journey from across its network to Orlando or Miami and connect to Nassau or Freeport – all with the simplicity of [...]

2025-12-04T18:06:22+02:00December 4th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|
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Boeing Elects Bradley D. Tilden to Board of Directors

Source: Boeing Tilden, former chairman, president and CEO of Alaska Air Group, will join Safety and Finance committees The Boeing Company announced that its Board of Directors has elected Bradley D. Tilden as its newest member, effective Dec. 3, 2025. Tilden will join the Aerospace Safety and Finance committees. Tilden, 64, previously served as chairman, president and CEO of Alaska Air Group, Inc., the parent company of Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines, as well as regional airline Horizon Air. "Brad brings a distinct customer perspective, proven leadership in the airline industry, and more than three decades of aviation experience," said Boeing Board Chair Steve Mollenkopf. "His experience in safety management systems and financial expertise will be invaluable to our Board [...]

2025-12-04T18:06:54+02:00December 4th, 2025|MANUFACTURERS, News|
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Frontier Airlines Announces 23 New Routes Set to Launch Late Winter and Early Spring, Increasing Affordable Travel Options Across the U.S. and to Mexico

Source: Frontier Airlines The routes, spread across 24 different airports Frontier Airlines announced 23 new routes today to launch in 2026, increasing the affordable flight options available to consumers traveling across the United States and to Mexico just in time for spring break. The routes, spread across 24 different airports, are just the latest growth for Frontier and underscore its commitment to offering affordable travel options to more consumers in more places. To celebrate its continued growth, America's Low Fare Airline is offering fares starting at $39*. "As we look ahead to 2026, there's a lot to be excited about—from our expanding network to the introduction of our new First Class seats and more – and we're thrilled to kick [...]

2025-12-04T18:07:25+02:00December 4th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|
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Airbus updates 2025 commercial aircraft delivery target, maintains financial guidance

Source: Airbus Company now targets around 790 commercial aircraft deliveries in 2025, in light of recent supplier quality issue on fuselage panels impacting its A320 Family delivery flow 2025 financial guidance remains unchanged Based on a recent supplier quality issue on fuselage panels impacting its A320 Family delivery flow, Airbus SE is providing an update to its commercial aircraft delivery guidance for 2025. The Company now targets around 790 commercial aircraft deliveries in 2025. Airbus maintains its financial guidance as provided at the Nine-Month 2025 results. The Company still targets an EBIT Adjusted of around € 7.0 billion and Free Cash Flow before Customer Financing of around € 4.5 billion. Airbus’ commercial aircraft orders and deliveries for November 2025 will [...]

2025-12-04T18:08:02+02:00December 4th, 2025|MANUFACTURERS, News|
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ACI-LAC fosters dialogue in the airport sector with ACI Airport Day AIFA

Source: ACI-LAC ACI‑LAC held the ACI Airport Day AIFA at the Holiday Inn Mexico Felipe Ángeles Airport Hotel, an event that brought together representatives of the Mexican airport sector, as well as government authorities, experts, and international organizations. The Airports Council International – Latin America and the Caribbean (ACI-LAC) held the ACI Airport Day AIFA at the Holiday Inn Mexico Felipe Ángeles Airport Hotel, bringing together representatives of the Mexican airport sector, government authorities, experts, and international organizations. With the Felipe Ángeles International Airport (AIFA) as host, the event offered an agenda focused on the main challenges and opportunities of the industry. The central theme was airport facilitation and its impact on passenger experience, safety, and operational efficiency. Key topics [...]

2025-12-03T18:38:33+02:00December 3rd, 2025|AIRPORTS, News, ORGANISATIONS|
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Flybondi will invest 1.7 billion dollars on the expansion of its fleet

Source: Flybondi The company has placed an order for 35 new aircraft from Airbus and Boeing This investment will be led by COC Global Enterprise as Flybondi's main investor With this plan, the airline could increase its fleet by 230% over the next four years Flybondi, Argentina's first low-cost airline, announces the signing of an MOU with Boeing and Airbus for the incorporation of brand-new factory aircraft. With an approximate investment of USD 1.7 billion, this will become the largest fleet expansion in recent years in both Argentina and Paraguay, and one of the most significant in Latin America. The company will add 15 Airbus A220-300 aircraft, with an option for an additional 5. This model, manufactured in Alabama (USA), [...]

2025-12-03T19:04:25+02:00December 3rd, 2025|AIRLINES, News|
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American Airlines honors veterans with a month of service and support

Source: American Airlines In recognition of Veterans Day and in celebration of the service and sacrifice of our nation’s heroes, American Airlines supported a series of events throughout the month of November to honor and celebrate those who served. “Supporting our nation’s heroes is a responsibility that all companies should bear, and it’s a privilege for me as a veteran of the U.S. Army myself,” said Randy Stillinger, American’s Manager of Military and Veterans Initiatives. “Through great partnerships, and with the resources of an airline with worldwide reach, we’re able to create meaningful experiences and appreciation that reflect the deep gratitude our team has for the military community.” These efforts are part of American’s ongoing commitment to the U.S. Armed [...]

2025-12-03T18:22:31+02:00December 3rd, 2025|AIRLINES, News|
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Sun Country Airlines to Establish New Base in Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky (CVG)

Source: Sun Country Airlines Sun Country Airlines will open a new operational base at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport, Hebron, KY (CVG) in early 2026. This strategic expansion supports the company’s increased cargo operations and future plans for growth of its scheduled passenger service network. CVG was chosen as it serves as a major Amazon air hub and sorting facility. CVG is one of the fastest-growing cargo airports in the country, and the surrounding region has strong passenger demand which positions Sun Country for seamless future expansion in scheduled service. This operational base will serve as a primary location where cargo aircraft is stationed and local crews begin and end flight assignments. Sun Country will continue to use shared CVG facilities [...]

2025-12-03T18:49:53+02:00December 3rd, 2025|AIRLINES, AIRPORTS, News|
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