
Murdo Morrison
Murdo Morrison FRAeS is head of strategic content at FlightGlobal, responsible for devising and creating marketing partnerships for clients. He also runs the Flight Daily News show daily portfolio and contributes extensively to other FlightGlobal platforms, including writing articles and moderating webinars and conferences. A journalist since 1986, he has edited four UK-based business-to-business titles, including Flight International – the world’s oldest aviation magazine – and regularly appears as an industry commentator on television and radio.
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Embraer takes backlog to $26.3 billion record
A major deal from Flexjet helped Embraer boost its backlog to a record $26.3 billion at the end of 2024, a 40% year-on-year increase, the Brazilian airframer said today.
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Daher looks to begin TBM assembly in Florida in 2027
Daher plans to start assembling TBM aircraft at its new Florida campus in 2027 as part of a strategy to expand capacity to meet a growing orderbook and hedge against possible US tariffs on European imports.
- Airline Business
Lessors upbeat in Dublin despite belief delivery delays could stretch to next decade
The big topic this year was the impact of a dysfunctional aerospace supply chain on the production and delivery of airliners
- News
Embraer steps up search for MRO partners on E190F
Embraer is stepping up efforts to find E-Jet operators with maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) expertise to collaborate on the E190F passenger-to-freighter programme.
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Nigeria aims to become aviation hub of Africa
Nigeria’s full ratification last year of the Cape Town convention will help the nation reach its goal of becoming the “aviation hub of Africa”, according to its aviation minister.
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Emerald Airways says same-day UK-Ireland travel will not return to pre-pandemic levels
Same-day air travel between Ireland and the UK will not recover to pre-pandemic levels because many businesses have replaced internal face-to-face meetings with conferencing technology.
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Saudi carrier Flyadeal opts for A330neo for widebody requirement
Flyadeal has settled on the Airbus A330neo for its widebody requirement, though it is not yet confirming the size of an order or timeframe for deliveries.
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Air Baltic and Wizz Air spell out impact of GTF engine maintenance delays
Two major European operators of Pratt & Whitney PW1000G geared turbofans are explaining how prolonged engine maintenance delays are affecting their reputations as well as their bottom lines.
- Airline Business
From triage to transformation: Campbell Wilson on Air India’s remarkable reinvention under Tata
From a snake-infested cabin crew facility to a dysfunctional email system that meant managers were using personal Gmail accounts to communicate, Campbell Wilson reels off the multiple challenges he confronted when he joined Air India months after its takeover by Tata Group in January 2022.
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Heathrow boss expects third runway decision by end of 2025
Heathrow’s chief executive expects a government decision on a third runway at the London hub by the end of next year.
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UK government backs aviation expansion if it meets environmental targets
The UK’s transport secretary has pledged to support expansion of the aviation industry if it leads to economic growth and meets the government’s environmental commitments.
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Valo Aviation becomes first business aviation operator with Bahrain AOC
Valo Aviation has become Bahrain’s first home-grown business jet charter operator, marking its formal launch at the country’s air show on 13 November with its first aircraft, a Kuwaiti-owned Gulfstream G550.
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ATR abandons STOL variant
ATR has ended its effort to develop a short take-off and landing (STOL) variant of the ATR 42-600 after failing to secure as many orders as it had hoped.
- Airline Business
Gulf Air looks to ‘transformational pivot’ to differentiate offer in crowded Middle East market
Bahrain’s flag-carrier is putting its faith in a customer offering based on convenient connections and a strong on-board product on a young Airbus narrowbody and Boeing 787 fleet, while playing its part in boosting tourism and investment into the kingdom
- Analysis
Why Bahrain’s airport still has room to grow
It may not be a mega-hub like Dubai or Doha, but Bahrain airport is looking to the next stage of its expansion, less than four years after the opening of its new terminal. On the agenda are hotels, runway improvements, an enhanced customer offer, and an expanded cargo centre
- In depth
How carriers are building up freight business in Bahrain
The kingdom is a leading hub for air freight and infrastructure investments at the airport are set to consolidate its status as a global crossroads
- Analysis
Air campaigns: how business jets play a key role in US elections
Business jets play a key role in any presidential election, the USA’s vast size requiring candidates to traverse thousands of miles to win votes
- Analysis
Jet Out eyes more expansion after opening Florida base
A blend of hometown service and national reach is how emerging ‘co-ownership’ operator Jet Out describes its offer. The Milwaukee-based company has opened its second base and is eyeing more
- Analysis
FlyExclusive chief sees strong year ahead after IPO milestone
After a turbulent run-up to its IPO late last year, fast growing private flight provider FlyExclusive chief executive Jim Segrave anticipates a strong 2025 thanks to a growing fleet and customer base
- Analysis
How are AAM developers positioning for business aviation market
Several AAM developers are displaying their wares at this week’s NBAA BACE show with the sector at a pivotal time on its journey to certification, production and market acceptance