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Paris Air Show: IAG orders 14 A321XLR

International Airlines Group (IAG) has selected the A321XLR to expand its fleet of highly efficient single aisles with a firm order made at the Paris Air Show for 14 aircraft.

Of these, eight are destined for Iberia and six for Aer Lingus.
 
IAG, the parent company of leading airlines also including British Airways, Level and Vueling, is one of Airbus’s largest customers and this agreement will take the overall order from the group to 530 aircraft. IAG airlines combined operate one of the world’s largest Airbus fleets with over 400 aircraft.

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The aircraft will enable Aer Lingus to launch new routes beyond the US East Coast and Canada. For Iberia, this is a new aircraft type that will enable it to operate new transatlantic destinations and increase frequencies in key markets.
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The A321XLR is the next evolutionary step from the A321LR which responds to market needs for even more range and payload,

 

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Roke opens Gloucester office

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Roke opens Gloucester office

19 April 2024

Romsey headquartered technology company Roke, has today officially opened its new bespoke office space in Gloucester, as it focuses on further expansion, innovation and technological growth in the area and for the UK.

EDGE secures project management contracts at Leeds Bradford and Luton airports

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EDGE secures project management contracts at Leeds Bradford and Luton airports

19 April 2024

Multidisciplinary property and construction consultancy EDGE has secured a new project for Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) and the re-appointment to London Luton Airport’s (LLA) project management framework.

First disability flying lessons launched from Kent airport

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First disability flying lessons launched from Kent airport

19 April 2024

The UK’s disabled flying charity Aerobility has partnered with Lydd Aero Club in Kent to provide opportunities for lessons and experience flights for people living with disabilities.

Crestline invests in 2Excel

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Crestline invests in 2Excel

18 April 2024

Aviation and engineering company 2Excel Group has completed a growth capital and refinancing transaction with the backing of new capital partner Crestline, to pursue its ambitious growth strategy.

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Skyports secures investment from ACS Group

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Skyports secures investment from ACS Group

18 April 2024

Skyports has announced that infrastructure and construction company ACS Group, has made a substantial equity investment in Skyports, to become the largest investor in the company.

SDE Technology leads development of superplastic forming process

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SDE Technology leads development of superplastic forming process

18 April 2024

Shropshire-based lightweight engineering SME, SDE Technology, is leading an initiative to develop a new superplastic forming process, with the new hybrid manufacturing method potentially boosting manufacturing efficiency and capability in the UK for key aerospace components, that global manufacturers' use in aircraft production.

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