Pratt & Whitney Canada achieved a major milestone with the delivery of over 400 PT6 E-Series engines, with the fleet now having flown more than 100,000 hours worldwide. The PT6E-67XP powers the Pilatus PC-12 NGX and the PT6E-66XT powers Daher’s TBM 960 – both are single-engine turboprops. “The PT6 E-Series embodies our commitment…
Atlas Air has taken delivery of the second of four Boeing 777-200 freighter jets which it will operate on behalf of its customer MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company SA, as part of a previously announced long-term ACMI (aircraft, crew, maintenance, insurance) agreement. Currently, MSC is offering around-the-world service to airports such as…
Ontic has signed an exclusive license agreement with Honeywell to deliver, repair, and perform upgrades to the MCS-4000/7000/4200/7200 Multi-Channel SATCOM (MCS) systems. The MCS system provides two-way voice and data communication and is designed to provide continuous communications between the cockpit and air traffic. It uses two channels of Swift…
United Airlines has extended its existing MRO service and heavy maintenance commitments with AAR CORP through 2030 Under this agreement, AAR has committed to growing its dedicated airframe narrow body capacity to provide United Airlines a minimum of 10 lines of maintenance support across AAR’s Miami, Florida, and Rockford, Illinois,…
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is funding the US airports to aid in achieving the goal of net-zero emissions by 2050. As a part of the project, over $90 million will be invested into more than 20 airports with grants totalling around $268 million. The funding is part of the…
Azerbaijan Airlines signed multiple Power-by-the-Hour (PBH) support contracts with AJW Group to provide comprehensive support for Azerbaijan Airlines’ fleet of A320 CEO, A320 NEO, and B767 aircraft. With this agreement the airline plans to prioritise their core operations and enhance the passenger experience, while also benefiting from cost predictability, increased…
American Airlines, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, and Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (URW) Airports have announced a $125 million new commercial redevelopment for Terminal 8 at John F. Kennedy International Airport. This project will feature a new Great Hall and bring more than 60 new shopping and restaurant offerings to…
Federal Aviation Administration has issued ground stops at both airports in Chicago as severe storm circulations in the vicinity of the airports makes news. Several flights have been delayed or canceled in the city, and passengers have also been forced to take shelter in the terminal buildings. Services at Chicago O’Hare and…
VAS Aero Services has acquired two additional Boeing 737-700 aircraft for teardown and subsequent parts harvesting and marketing. With this acquisition, VAS has acquired a total of 27 aircraft in the last year. VAS will manage the teardown of both aircraft at Marana, AZ with disassembly starting in July 2023….
The Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) recently completed the second phase of its Queue Management System (QMS) to provide passengers with real-time updates at security checkpoints via in-terminal digital signage and on the airport website. PHL’s Terminal A-East and A-West are the most recent security checkpoints to monitor and display passengers…
The expansion of Terminal B of the Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) is complete with the terminal open for commercial operations since last week. On June 30, the Terminal welcomed 189 passengers aboard of American Airlines flight 2925 from Charlotte, United States. During its first 5 days of opening, the…
Amazon Air has terminated its CMI agreement with Silver Airways effective July 3. With this, Silver Airways will no longer operate flights on behalf of Amazon less than two years of partnership, reports CargoFacts. Silver Airways has operated a small fleet of five ATR 72-600 freighters on behalf of Amazon, serving cities…
