AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings has awarded Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI)’s Bedek Aviation Group a long-term contract for landing gear maintenance, covering its entire fleet of Boeing 737NG aircraft. AirTran Airways has ordered 115 Boeing 737NG aircraft and taken delivery of 50 to date.

Up to 26,000 jobs secured in Spain until 2060 with latest Eurofighter contracts
A recent study by Pricewaterhouse Coopers (PWC) shows clear indications that two Eurofighter programme contracts will secure up to 26,000 jobs in Spain. The study was funded by Airbus and took six months to complete. The report focuses on the economic impact of the ‘Halcon’ and ‘Quadriga’ contracts which are relevant to Spain. The report