May 1, 2008

Qantas Freight Enterprises to purchase Jets Transport Express

Qantas Freight Enterprises signed an agreement to purchase national trucking business Jets Transport Express (Jets), which specialises in interstate air freight movements. Executive General Manager, Qantas Freight Enterprises Grant Fenn said the acquisition of Jets, which would be completed by the end of May, would increase the breadth of Qantas’ air freight capability and improve …

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Barfield and ASA initialize long-term contract for U.S. CRJ support

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Sabena technics-owned Barfield has entered into a 10-year contract with Atlantic Southeast Airlines (ASA) for servicing selected electrical equipment and mechanical devices on ASA

LCAL purchases GEnx engines for Boeing 787 aircraft

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LCAL has agreed to purchase GEnx engines to power up to 13 of its Boeing 787 aircraft. The engines are valued at more than $350 million list price. The Dubai-based aircraft leasing company was established in 2005 with its business based exclusively with the Boeing 787 Dreamliner. Royal Jordanian will lease three of LCAL’s GEnx-powered …

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First Phenom 300 Executive Jet performs maiden flight

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The Embraer Phenom 300, a standard-setter for the light jet category, successfully took to the air on its maiden flight on April 29th, from the Company

BAE Systems leases AVRO RJ100s to P.T. Riau Airlines of Indonesia

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BAE Systems Regional Aircraft has signed lease agreements with Indonesian carrier P.T. Riau Airlines for two Avro RJ100s. Due for delivery in August, the two aircraft (msn E3243 and E3265) will be the airline

Airbus agreement secures work for Magellan UK

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Magellan Aerospace Corporation announced an agreement between Airbus and its Magellan Aerospace (UK) operating division that secures its workload through 2012 and provides an increase in order value from

Astronics reports first quarter 2008 results

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Astronics Corporation reported sales of $41.1 million in the first quarter of 2008, which ended March 29, 2008, a 4.2% decrease compared with revenue of $42.9 million in the first quarter of 2007. Net income in the first quarter of 2008 was $2.6 million compared with $4.7 million in the same period the prior year.

Hawaiian Holdings reports first quarter net loss of $19.9 million

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Hawaiian Holdings, parent company of Hawaiian Airlines, reported a consolidated net loss for the three months ended March 31, 2008, of $19.9 million on total operating revenue of $251.2 million. This result compares to a net loss of $11.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2007. The Company reported a loss before taxes …

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Pratt & Whitney selects Goodrich as nacelle system provider

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Pratt & Whitney has selected Goodrich Corporation to be the exclusive provider of the complete nacelle systems for its new Geared Turbofan engine for both the Mitsubishi Regional Jet (MRJ) and the Bombardier CSeries aircraft families. The award is expected to generate more than $5 billion in original equipment and aftermarket revenue for Goodrich during …

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First Boeing 777 freighter leaves factory

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Progress continues on the first Boeing 777 Freighter as the company’s newest cargo airplane was towed out of its factory in Everett, Wash. and onto the flight line on April 29th. Work will continue on the 777 Freighter to prepare for flight test this summer and to paint the airplane in the Boeing livery. Boeing …

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Qantas Freight Enterprises to purchase Jets Transport Express

Barfield and ASA initialize long-term contract for U.S. CRJ support

LCAL purchases GEnx engines for Boeing 787 aircraft

First Phenom 300 Executive Jet performs maiden flight

BAE Systems leases AVRO RJ100s to P.T. Riau Airlines of Indonesia

Airbus agreement secures work for Magellan UK

Astronics reports first quarter 2008 results

Hawaiian Holdings reports first quarter net loss of $19.9 million

Pratt & Whitney selects Goodrich as nacelle system provider

First Boeing 777 freighter leaves factory

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