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MASkargo names FlyUs as cargo GSSA for France
FlyUs Aviation Group (FlyUs) has been appointed as the exclusive general sales and service agent (GSSA) in France for MASkargo, the cargo division of Malaysia Airlines. The agreement marks the first partnership between the two companies and significantly strengthens FlyUs’ presence in the Europe–Southeast Asia trade lane. Operating from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG),…
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Hamburg Aviation supports GATEII cabin development programme
The GATE II funding program supports projects in the areas of sustainable aircraft systems, cabin innovations, MRO processes, airport operations, and hydrogen infrastructure. Funding is provided by IFB Hamburg with resources from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and in close cooperation with Hamburg Aviation. Through the Green Aviation Technologies II (GATE II) funding program,…
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Asia–Americas demand lifts Cathay Cargo volumes
The Cathay Group has reported a 6.3% year-on-year rise in cargo volumes for June 2025, as demand from Southeast Asia and Taiwan to the Americas boosted throughput across its network. Cathay Cargo carried more than 130,000 tonnes of freight during the month, supported by growth in general cargo and high-tech electronics shipments. Available Freight Tonne…
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AirExplore selects FL Technics for wheels and brakes PBH support
AirExplore has entered into a strategic maintenance partnership with FL Technics Wheels & Brakes, securing long-term support for part of its growing Boeing 737-800 fleet. The Slovak ACMI operator, which expanded from nine to 16 aircraft in 2024, has opted for a power-by-the-hour (PBH) agreement to drive down costs and ensure reliability. Both companies are…
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Condor secures APOC Aviation CFM56-5A lease to support A320 fleet
Aircraft, engines and landing gears trading, leasing, and part-out company, APOC Aviation, has signed a 12-month green-time lease agreement with Condor for a CFM56-5A engine, bolstering the Hamburg-based carrier’s A320 fleet operations. The engine, secured by Condor’s technical team as a ‘spare’, is expected to be installed immediately and will remain in service for the…
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Elbit Systems J-MUSIC Selected to Protect German A400M Fleet
The German Air Force will equip 23 A400M with the DIRCM system to enable tactical operations in areas where there is the threat of MANPADS. Elbit Systems has been awarded a contract by Airbus Defence and Space to supply its J-MUSIC Directed Infrared Counter Measures (DIRCM) to equip the German Air Force’s A400M fleet. The…
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Comment: Tax incentives, public information, and private jet ownership
By: Kevin Singh is CEO of aircraft management services provider Icarus Jet In July 2025, the U.S. government passed one of the most significant pro-business aviation policies in recent history: the permanent reinstatement of 100% bonus depreciation on aircraft purchases. Linked to the broader “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” – a multitrillion-dollar legislative package passed…
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Oregon company tapped to support Mooney fleet
Prineville, Oregon-based LASAR, the largest Mooney parts distributors for nearly half a century, has been chosen by Mooney International to be the company’s exclusive customer support organization and parts provider for the Mooney fleet.
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The greatest heist ever pulled – DJI front companies
I’m just going leave this here (ed) Amazing work from Konrad_ Iturbe_, Andreas Makris, Jon
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U.S. Military Drone Dominance is Proven in Pendleton
In full alignment with the Secretary of Defense’s directive “Unleashing U.S. Military DroneDominance,” the Pendleton
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