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Asia Pacific aviation leaders chart growth strategy at 69th AAPA Assembly of Presidents

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Optimism was the prevailing tone as Asia Pacific's airline leaders convened in Bangkok from 14–15 November 2025 for the 69th Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) Assembly of Presidents. And the confidence is well-founded: the region handles 35% of global air traffic, boasts the world’s fastest cargo growth, and is poised to dominate aviation’s future. Against this backdrop, airline executives outlined strategies to ensure that infrastructure, workforce development, and sustainability … [Read more...] about Asia Pacific aviation leaders chart growth strategy at 69th AAPA Assembly of Presidents

Silk Way West Airlines extends services agreement with GE Aerospace-powered fleet

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GE Aerospace and Silk Way West Airlines have announced an extended services agreement to support the carrier’s growing fleet of widebody Boeing aircraft. This includes five GEnx-2B-powered 747-8 Freighters, six GE90-115B-powered 777 Freighters, and up to four GE9X-powered 777-8 Freighters. In 2021 and 2022, Silk Way West announced the purchase of Boeing 777-8 Freighters and Boeing 777 Freighters as part of its fleet modernisation strategy. The airline has an annual cargo turnover surpassing … [Read more...] about Silk Way West Airlines extends services agreement with GE Aerospace-powered fleet

Korean Air to purchase 103 Boeing aircraft plus GE engines totaling KRW 70 trillion

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Korean Air announced its intent to purchase 103 next-generation aircraft from Boeing, 19 spare engines from GE Aerospace and CFM International, and a comprehensive engine maintenance program with GE Aerospace on August 25. The total investment is valued at approximately USD 50 billion (KRW 70 trillion): USD 36.2 billion (KRW 50 trillion) for Boeing aircraft, USD 690 million (KRW 1 trillion) for 19 spare engines and an additional USD 13 billion (KRW 18.2 trillion) for the 20-year engine … [Read more...] about Korean Air to purchase 103 Boeing aircraft plus GE engines totaling KRW 70 trillion

Cargolux inks long-term support deal for future fleet

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GE Aerospace and Cargolux have entered into a long-term support agreement to power the carrier’s future fleet of Boeing 777-8 freighters using fuel-efficient engines, including service extension for the existing engines powering the airline’s Boeing 747-8F fleet. The airline will use the GE9X for its future fleet, which many consider the most powerful aircraft engine and the quietest GE Aerospace engine ever produced (pounds of thrust per decibel), offering the lowest NOx emissions in its … [Read more...] about Cargolux inks long-term support deal for future fleet