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  September 28, 2023
  Eve and Moviation Sign Letter of Intent for First eVTOL Urban ATM Agreement in South Korea

  Eve Air Mobility ("Eve") and Moviation, South Korea's first Urban Air Mobility (UAM) service provider, announced the signature of a Letter of Intent to purchase Eve's Urban ATM solution.

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  September 26, 2023
  American Airlines Joins Embraer's Energia Advisory Group

  Embraer announced today that American Airlines has signed an MoU with Embraer to join its Energia Advisory Group, an experienced and knowledgeable team of airlines, lessors, suppliers, and other aviation experts advising Embraer on its development of sustainable aircraft for the future.

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  September 26, 2023
  Embraer and Scoot Sign Pool Program Agreement for its E190-E2 fleet
  

  Embraer announced that it has signed a Pool Program services agreement with Scoot to support the airline's incoming fleet of nine E190-E2.

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  September 25, 2023
  Vietjet Aviation Academy joins IATA international training network
  

  Vietjet Aviation Academy is now officially the International Air Transport Association's (IATA) regional training partner in Vietnam. This comes after IATA and Vietjet Air inked the agreement, marking yet another milestone in Vietjet's history books.

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  September 25, 2023
  Air Canada to fly every model in 787 Dreamliner family, orders 18 Boeing 787-10s

  Boeing and Air Canada announced today the carrier is selecting the 787 Dreamliner to further modernize and grow its fleet with an order for 18 787-10 widebody jets, with the option to purchase 12 more.

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  September 25, 2023
  Air India enters codeshare agreement with AIX Connect

  Air India, India's leading global carrier, has entered into a codeshare agreement with AIX Connect (formerly known as Air Asia India).

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  September 25, 2023
  The D328 Uplift research aircraft was officially presented to the public in its new livery by Deutsche Aircraft, DLR, BDLI and the German government at the National Aviation Conference 2023 in Hamburg today

  At the National Aviation Conference 2023 in Hamburg, Deutsche Aircraft, in cooperation with the German Aerospace Center (DLR), the German Aerospace Industries Association (BDLI) and the German government...

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  September 22, 2023
  IAI sign an agreement to carry out the passenger-to-freight conversion

  Israel Aerospace Industries signed an agreement with the Maarana Aerospace Solutions, Inc. (DBA) Ascent Aviation Services to establish a Conversion site for Boeing 777-300ERSF and to carry out the passenger-to-freight conversion

• September 20, 2023
  Boeing: Fast-growing China domestic air travel driving 20-year demand for 8,560 airplanes

  Boeing is forecasting that China will need 8,560 new commercial airplanes through 2042, driven by economic growth well above the global average and increasing demand for domestic air travel.

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  September 15, 2023
  Zooom Airlines revives AOC to commence commercial passenger operations in India

  This new Airline will try to redefine Indian Aviation with speed, safety, and service excellence

• September 13, 2023
  As African Aviation Traffic Builds, Boeing Forecasts Demand for 1,025 New Airplanes

  Boeing projects that intra-African passenger traffic will more than quadruple in the next twenty years, placing the continent's growth among the highest globally.

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  September 12, 2023
  SMBC Aviation Capital Orders 25 Boeing 737 MAX Jets

  Boeing and SMBC Aviation Capital announced today the airplane lessor is ordering 25 737-8s. The new order increases SMBC's backlog to 81 737 MAX jets focused on the market-leading 737-8.

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  September 11, 2023
  Vietnam Airlines Selects 50 Boeing 737 MAX Airplanes to Grow its Fleet

  Boeing and Vietnam Airlines announced today the carrier has selected the 737 MAX family to expand its single-aisle fleet, with a commitment to order 50 737-8 airplanes.

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  September 5, 2023
  Boeing, Aviation Capital Group Finalize Order for 13 737 MAX Jets

  Boeing and Aviation Capital Group LLC (ACG) announced today the airplane lessor has finalized an order for 13 737 MAX jets, increasing the lessor's order book to 47 737 MAXs.

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  September 1, 2023
  Vumlunmang Vualnam takes charge as Secretary, Ministry of Civil Aviation

  Vumlunmang Vualnam assumed the charge of Secretary, Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA), Government of India, today vice Rajiv Bansal consequent upon his superannuation on August 31, 2023.

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  September 1, 2023
  Air France celebrates 90 years of elegance

  Created from the merger of Air Orient, Air Union, Société Générale de Transports Aériens, the Compagnie Internationale de Navigation Aérienne and Aéropostale, Air France was officially inaugurated on 7th October 1933.

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  August 23, 2023
  Qantas nearly doubles Boeing 787 Dreamliner fleet with order for 12 widebody jets

  Boeing and the Qantas Group announced today the carrier has selected the 787 Dreamliner family to modernize its widebody fleet with an order for four 787-9 and eight 787-10 airplanes.

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  August 23, 2023
  Embraer E195-E2 Granted Type Certification in China

  Embraer E195-E2, the largest member of the E-Jet family, has been granted its Type Certificate by the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC). This follows the certification of the E190-E2 received from CAAC in November last year, during the Zhuhai Air Show.

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  August 17, 2023
  Airplane Arrives at Boeing Site for X-66A Modification

  Boeing has ferried an MD-90 airplane to the site where it will be modified to test the Transonic Truss-Braced Wing (TTBW) configuration as part of NASA's Sustainable Flight Demonstrator project.

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  August 15, 2023
  Vietjet grows India network with new Ho Chi Minh City - Kochi direct service

  Vietjet continues with its network expansion plans into India with the launch of its inaugural Ho Chi Minh City - Kochi direct flight.

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  August 10, 2023
  A New Air India is unveiled, representing bold New India on the world stage

  Air India, a Tata Group-owned airline, today unveiled a modern new brand identity and new aircraft livery that capture the essence of a bold new India, marking a milestone in its Vihaan.AI transformation of the national institution into a national inspiration.

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  August 7, 2023
  Aviation and energy industry progress on their joint path towards climate-neutral aviation for Northern Norway

  German aircraft manufacturer Deutsche Aircraft, Energi i Nord (North Energy Cluster) and Bodø Airport Development Company (BLU) have met with energy...

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  July 26, 2023
  9th PHD Global Aviation & Air Cargo Summit

  PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry, today at its headquarters in New Delhi, organized a 9th PHD GLOBAL AVIATION & AIR CARGO SUMMIT, with the theme “Scaling New Horizons -Trends for Future Sustainable Growth.”

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  July 26, 2023
  Embraer E190-E2 and E195-E2 awarded type certification by Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia

  Embraer's E-Jets E2 family of commercial jets, the E190-E2 and E195-E2, has received Type Certification from the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM).

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  July 25, 2023
  Boeing Forecasts Demand for 2.3 Million New Commercial Pilots, Technicians and Cabin Crew in Next 20 Years

  The 2023 Pilot and Technician Outlook forecasts China, Eurasia and North America representing more than half of demand for aviation staffing through 2042

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  July 21, 2023
  ModAir Aviation announces induction of another Diamond DA42 aircraft

  This aircraft would be leased to an upcoming Flight Training Organisation (FTO) preparing to commence operations in Madhya Pradesh

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  July 20, 2023
  Air India finalizes LEAP engine order and signs services agreement

  Air India and CFM International have finalized the order of LEAP engines that will power the airline's new fleet of 210 Airbus A320/A321neos and 190 Boeing 737 MAX family aircraft, which was first announced in February.

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  July 20, 2023
  Cabo Verde Airlines Debuts Its First Boeing 737 MAX

  Boeing and Cabo Verde Airlines today celebrated the delivery of the airline's first fuel-efficient 737 MAX jet with a special event at its home base with officials and employees.

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  July 14, 2023
  Jyotiraditya M. Scindia inaugurates 4th Runway and elevated Taxiway at Delhi Airport

  Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, Union Minister for Civil Aviation and Steel inaugurated a new runway and a dual-way elevated taxiway at New Delhi International Airport today.

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  July 13, 2023
  Deutsche Aircraft and ASE S.p.A. announce agreement for AC Primary Power Generation & Distribution System for the D328eco™

  Deutsche Aircraft and the aerospace Italian company ASE S.p.A. announced at the Paris Airshow their new agreement for the AC Primary Power Generation and Distribution Systems for the D328eco, the brand new regional 40-seater sustainable turboprop from Deutsche Aircraft.

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  July 13, 2023
  UAE-based pilot training institute's Romanian acquisition expands Indian Student's prospects

  Aviation pioneer Jaideep Mirchandani, Founder and Group Chairman of SkyOne FZE and Aerosiva Holding Limited, has expanded the scope of pilot training facilities beyond the UAE - much to the delight of Indian aviation aspirants.

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  July 5, 2023
  MEHAIR confirms order for 50 PHA-ZE 100 aircraft

  Mumbai based Maritime Energy Heli Air Services Pvt Ltd (MEHAIR) the pioneers of seaplane services in India since 2011 has signed an order for fifty, electrically powered regional amphibious aircraft PHA-ZE 100 with Switzerland based Jekta.

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  July 5, 2023
  Viva Aerobus Selects Pratt & Whitney GTF™ Engines to Power 90 More Airbus A321neo Aircraft

  Pratt & Whitney, an RTX business, announced today that Viva Aerobus has selected GTF engines to power an additional 90 Airbus A321neo firm aircraft orders, the first of which is expected to be delivered in 2027.

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  June 22, 2023
  Iraqi Airways Celebrates Delivery of its First Boeing 787 Dreamliner

  Boeing and Iraqi Airways today celebrated the delivery of the airline's first Boeing 787 Dreamliner with a special event in Baghdad to welcome the flag-carrier's super-efficient widebody jet.

• June 21, 2023
  SpiceJet finalises settlement with major lessor of Q400 aircraft; three repossessed aircraft to return back to fleet

  SpiceJet has entered into a settlement agreement with Nordic Aviation Capital (NAC), a major lessor for its Q400 aircraft.

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  June 20, 2023
  Godrej Aerospace expects 100 per cent growth in Civil Aviation over the next 3 years

  Godrej Aerospace, a business unit of Godrej & Boyce, the flagship company of the leading Indian conglomerate Godrej Group, foresees a remarkable growth exceeding 100 per cent in the civil aviation segment within the next three years.

• June 18, 2023
  Nidec and Embraer announce joint venture agreement to develop Electric Propulsion System for the emerging aerospace industry

  Japan's Nidec Corporation and Brazil's Embraer today announced an agreement to establish a joint venture company, called Nidec Aerospace LLC, to develop Electric Propulsion Systems for the aerospace sector.

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  June 14, 2023
  United Airlines and Eve Air Mobility Collaborating to Bring First Electric Commuter Flights to San Francisco

  Eve Air Mobility ("Eve") and United Airlines (NASDAQ: UAL) today announced plans to bring Urban Air Mobility (UAM) to San Francisco by launching electric commuter flights throughout the Bay Area.

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  June 14, 2023
  SkyAlps Airline Signs Letter of Intent (LOI) with Tamarack Aerospace for a Fuel Saving Sustainable Upgrade to the SkyAlps Fleet

  SkyAlps has signed a Letter of Intent with Tamarack Aerospace Group to partner in the development of the world's most efficient regional aircraft.

• June 12, 2023
  SpiceXpress partners with Ekart for its first and last mile cargo delivery

  SpiceXpress and Logistics Pvt. Limited has partnered with Ekart, one of the largest supply chain services providers in the country, to strengthen its door-to-door delivery capability.

• June 9, 2023
  Eyeing growing passenger demand, SpiceJet looks at enhancing capacity for peak winter season

  To induct ten Boeing 737 aircraft beginning September 2023 Grounded planes to start returning back to service soon

• June 8, 2023
  SpiceJet to partner with FTAI Aviation to restore fleet under CFM56 revitalization program

  SpiceJet will partner with FTAI Aviation Ltd. (Nasdaq: FTAI), a leading aftermarket provider of engine services, on a CFM56 revitalization program.

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  June 7, 2023
  Deutsche Aircraft and ACRO sign contract for the Series 9 economy class seats
  

  Deutsche Aircraft signed an agreement with ACRO Aircraft Seating for the delivery of top-quality, sturdy and lightweight seats for the D328 and D328eco™.

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  June 5, 2023
  ST Engineering Receives EASA STC for Expandable Cabin Lavatory Solution ACCESS
  

  The solution is certified for installation on Airbus A320 family, and will soon be made available on Boeing narrowbody aircraft

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  June 5, 2023
  Boeing, Air Tanzania Celebrate First 767 Freighter Delivery to Africa

  Boeing and Air Tanzania are celebrating the delivery of the airline's first 767-300 Freighter. The airplane arrived today at the airline's hub in Dar es Salaam and will provide the operator with dedicated air freight capacity to serve the country's growing cargo market.

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  June 4, 2023
  LATAM Selects Pratt & Whitney GTF™ Engines to Power Up to 146 Airbus A320neo Family Aircraft

  Pratt & Whitney, a Raytheon Technologies business, announced today that LATAM Airlines Group S.A. ("LATAM") has selected GTF engines to power additional A320neo family aircraft, adding to their initial order selecting GTF engines to power more than 40 aircraft in 2013.