The World of Aviation

Military maintenance, repair and operations specialist Aero Precision has bought rival Kellstrom Defense in a deal it says will create, “the largest privately owned military aftermarket distribution businesses in the industry”.

The Indian Civil Aviation Ministry on Monday lifted a ban on aircraft turning on WiFi over its airspace.

The Internation Air Transport Association is urging aviation regulators to suspend airport slot rules due to the impact of coronavirus.

Boeing is reportedly set to embark on a hiring spree as it prepares to reintroduce grounded 737 MAX aircraft from mid-2020.

Air New Zealand is reducing its Auckland-Apia services from six to three per week, effective from 2 March, after the Samoan government issued a statement over the week warning of coronavirus risk. 

Aeroflot has taken delivery of its first A35-900, becoming the launch operator of the latest generation widebody aircraft in Eastern Europe.