Avianca has taken delivery of the first of 50 CFM56-5B-powered Airbus A320. The airline became CFM’s newest customer in 2007 with a $650 million order for engines to power 47 purchased A319/A320 aircraft, as well as leasing three additional airplanes from CIT Aerospace. Avianca is scheduled to take delivery of its new single-aisle aircraft fleet between 2008 and 2012.

Brussels Airlines to welcome Dorothea von Boxberg as new CEO
Currently Chairperson of the Executive Board of Lufthansa Cargo AG, Dorothea von Boxberg will shortly become the new CEO of Brussels Airlines. The appointment is subject to a pending resolution by the Board of Directors of SN Airholding. She is due to take up her new position on April 15 this year and will also