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Boeing Appoints Jeff Shockey to lead Government Operations, Global Public Policy & Corporate Strategy

Source: Boeing Boeing has announced Jeff Shockey as the company's new executive vice president of Government Operations, Global Public Policy & Corporate Strategy, effective Feb. 24. Shockey will lead Boeing's global public policy efforts, including U.S. federal, state and local government operations and sustainability, as well as the company's global philanthropic organization Boeing Global Engagement. Additionally, Shockey will ensure a cohesive corporate strategy to communicate Boeing's business interests and drive engagement with public and private stakeholders. He will report to Boeing President and CEO Kelly Ortberg and serve on the company's Executive Council. "Jeff's tremendous record of accomplishment across more than 30 years in government, government relations and business development will be an asset as we work to restore trust [...]

2025-02-21T07:32:23+02:00February 21st, 2025|MANUFACTURERS, News|

British Airways to acquire Boeing’s Gatwick MRO hangar facility, securing jobs and expanding its presence at the airport

Source: British Airways British Airways has announced it is to acquire the Boeing hangar facility and MRO (maintenance, repair and overhaul) business at Gatwick in a move that will secure jobs at the site and expand BA’s presence at this key airport. It will ultimately benefit BA customers by bringing additional skills, expertise and facilities into the business which will help to support the BA operation. This transaction sees the airline create a new wholly-owned engineering subsidiary called British Airways Engineering Gatwick (BAEG) which will join BA’s existing engineering operations in South Wales (BAEW) and Glasgow (BAMG). The colleagues employed by Boeing who work at the facility will, subject to an employee information and consultation process, be transferred to the [...]

2025-02-20T10:28:42+02:00February 19th, 2025|AIRLINES, MANUFACTURERS, News|

Abelo Expands Fleet and Converts ATR 42 STOL Order

Source: ATR World’s number one regional aircraft manufacturer ATR, and leading turboprop lessor Abelo, have strengthened their partnership with significant fleet updates. Abelo has converted its initial order for 10 ATR 42 STOL (Short Take-Off and Landing) aircraft into a mix of five ATR 42-600 and five ATR 72-600. Additionally, Abelo has expanded its fleet by firming up orders for three ATR 72-600. This strategic decision, finalised in late 2024, underlines the confirmed interest from the regional aviation market for the 50-seater turboprop segment, where Abelo has historically demonstrated a strong presence and anticipates significant replacement opportunities, including among its current lessee base. Further solidifying the enduring partnership between ATR and Abelo, the three additional ATR 72-600 come from the [...]

2025-02-18T19:36:43+02:00February 18th, 2025|AIRLINES, MANUFACTURERS, News|

Embraer intends to invest US$ 3.5 Billion by 2030

Source: Embraer Embraer, a global leader in the aerospace industry, announced its plans to invest approximately US$ 3.5 billion by 2030 during the ceremony for "Mission 6 of the New Industry Brazil (Nova Indústria Brasil/NIB) - Technologies of interest for national sovereignty and defense," held in Brasília. The event was attended by Brazil’s President, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, Vice President Geraldo Alckmin, and other authorities. The investment forecast aligns with the company’s recent practices and Embraer’s growth plan for the next five years, which includes increased aircraft production, business expansion in international markets, and the development of sustainable technologies, with the goal of a low-carbon economy in the aerospace industry. One highlight is the eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and [...]

2025-02-17T08:07:13+02:00February 17th, 2025|MANUFACTURERS, News|

Binter Further Modernises Fleet with New ATR Order

Source: ATR In a strategic move towards fleet modernisation, Binter has embarked on a transformative journey by replacing four of its ATR 72-600 with brand new ones powered by advanced PW127XT engines. The firm order, placed at the end of 2024, includes an additional five options for future fleet renewal. This new chapter in the enduring partnership between ATR and Binter unfolded during the manufacturer’s 2024 results press conference. At this event, ATR highlighted a significant milestone as we announced the first orders for the replacement of ATR -600 aircraft with state-of-the-art models. President of Binter, Mr. Rodolfo Núñez commented: “Our investment in these brand new ATR 72-600 underscores our dedication to ensuring the utmost comfort and reliability for the [...]

2025-02-14T11:55:11+02:00February 14th, 2025|AIRLINES, MANUFACTURERS, News|

ATR and France Travail Strengthen Partnership to Boost Employment in the Aviation Industry

Source: ATR We have joined forces with France Travail, formerly known as Pôle Emploi, to unlock career opportunities and support professional development in the aviation sector through innovative and inclusive initiatives. This partnership, announced in the presence of Joseph Carles, Mayor of Blagnac, highlights the vital role of local leadership and collaboration in driving impactful workforce initiatives. France Travail is the French public service dedicated to employment; its primary mission being connecting job seekers with potential employers. With a network of 55,000 employees and 900 agencies, France Travail is uniquely positioned to meet the aviation sector’s evolving workforce needs while creating meaningful opportunities for job seekers. Building on a Strong Foundation Building on a successful relationship established in 2023, this [...]

2025-01-31T10:47:49+02:00January 31st, 2025|MANUFACTURERS, News|

Airbus and U.S. Coast Guard sign support agreement for MH-65 fleet

Source: Airbus Airbus Helicopters has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the United States Coast Guard (USCG) to continue providing support for the service’s fleet of MH-65 Dolphin helicopters through 2037. The agreement reaffirms Airbus Helicopters’ commitment to ensuring the mission readiness of the USCG’s fleet as it performs critical search and rescue, law enforcement, and disaster response missions. Under the terms of the MOU, Airbus Helicopters will deliver enhanced maintenance, spare parts, and technical support to optimize the performance and availability of the MH-65 fleet. The agreement also includes provisions for fleet modernization and engineering services to extend the operational life of the aircraft. “The U.S. Coast Guard’s MH-65 helicopters are at the forefront of safeguarding our nation’s [...]

2025-01-31T10:42:17+02:00January 31st, 2025|MANUFACTURERS, News|

Airbus sees continued growth in helicopter sales in 2024

Source: Airbus Airbus Helicopters logged 455 gross orders (net: 450) in 2024, highlighting a steady market growth with a strong performance this year for its light, light twin-engined, and heavy helicopters. The orders came from 182 customers in 42 countries. The Company delivered 361 helicopters in 2024, resulting in apreliminary 57% share of the civil and parapublic market. “Airbus Helicopters’ order intake in 2024, with an increase bordering 10 percent in units for the second year in a row, highlights its stable growth in a complex global environment,” said Bruno Even, CEO of Airbus Helicopters. “I would like to thank our customers for continuing to place their trust in Airbus Helicopters in 2024,” he added. The Super Puma programme performed [...]

2025-01-30T09:03:46+02:00January 30th, 2025|MANUFACTURERS, News|

Boom Achieves Supersonic Flight

Source: Boom Supersonic The first civil supersonic jet made in America breaks the sound barrier in historic Mojave airspace. The successful first supersonic flight of Boom’s demonstrator aircraft, XB-1, took place on January 28 2025 at the Mojave Air & Space Port in California. Boom designed, built, and flew the world’s first independently developed supersonic jet—the first civil supersonic jet made in America. Flown by Boom Chief Test Pilot Tristan “Geppetto” Brandenburg, XB-1 entered the supersonic corridor and reached an altitude of 35,290 feet before accelerating to Mach 1.122 (652 KTAS or 750 mph)—breaking the sound barrier for the first time. Historically, supersonic aircraft have been the work of nation states, developed by militaries and governments. XB-1’s supersonic flight marks [...]

2025-01-29T08:29:16+02:00January 29th, 2025|MANUFACTURERS, News|

Boeing Reports Fourth Quarter Results

Source: Boeing Fourth Quarter 2024 Finalized the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) agreement and resumed production across the 737, 767 and 777/777X programs Financials reflect previously announced impacts of the IAM work stoppage and agreement, charges for certain defense programs, and costs associated with workforce reductions announced last year Revenue of $15.2 billion, GAAP loss per share of ($5.46) and core (non-GAAP)* loss per share of ($5.90) Operating cash flow of ($3.5) billion; cash and marketable securities of $26.3 billion Full Year 2024 Delivered 348 commercial airplanes and recorded 279 net orders Total company backlog grew to $521 billion, including over 5,500 commercial airplanes Table 1. Summary Financial Results Fourth Quarter Full Year (Dollars in Millions, except [...]

2025-01-28T18:37:40+02:00January 28th, 2025|MANUFACTURERS, News|