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Paris Air Show: MEA orders four A321XLRs

Lebanon's flag carrier, Middle East Airlines (MEA), has signed a firm order for four A321XLRs, making it the launch airline customer of Airbus latest evolution of the A321neo family.


 
The agreement takes Middle East Airlines’ cumulative single aisle orders with Airbus to 15 A321neo family aircraft, including 11 A321neos and 4 A321XLRs with deliveries starting in 2020.

MEA will use the A321XLR to strengthen its network in Africa and Asia.

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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From 2023, it will deliver a range of up to 4,700nm – 15% more than the A321LR. This will enable operators to open new world-wide routes such as India to Europe or China to Australia, as well as further extending the Family’s non-stop reach on direct transatlantic flights between continental Europe and the Americas.

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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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