Bombardier Aerospace confirmed that a firm order for six CRJ700 NextGen regional jets plus 10 options, which was previously announced on March 20, 2008, was placed by GoJet Airlines of St. Louis, Missouri. The airline had requested to remain unidentified at the time of the announcement. Based on the list price for the CRJ700 NextGen […]
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Dragon Aviation Leasing Company Limited, a Beijing-based aircraft leasing company, took delivery of its first directly purchased Airbus aircraft. The aircraft, the first of 13 A320s that the company has ordered, is leased to Air France. The company is a joint-venture of China Aviation Supplies Holding Company (CAS), AerCap and Calyon Airfinance. Dragon Aviation Leasing
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American Airlines announced its participation in the Climate Leaders program of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as part of its continued commitment to environmentally-responsible business practices. American is the first major passenger airline to join the program. Climate Leaders is a collaboration of business and the EPA to develop comprehensive climate change strategies. Members commit
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AerCap recorded a fourth quarter 2008 net loss of $19.0 million. Included in the fourth quarter 2008 Net loss amount were charges relating to the mark-to-market of interest rate Caps and share-based compensation of $37.7 million, net of tax. The after-tax charge relating to the mark-to- market of the interest rate caps was $35.9 million
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Genesis Lease Limited announced the appointment of Brian T. Hayden to its board of directors, effective immediately. Mr. Hayden was employed by General Electric Commercial Aviation Services (GECAS) from 1993 until his retirement at the end of 2008. During his tenure with GECAS, he served as Executive Vice President and the Head of GECAS’ office
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Boeing delivered the second of eight 777-200LRs (Longer Range) jetliners that have been ordered by Qatar Airways. The airplane departed Paine Field in Everett in the early afternoon on a shuttle flight of more than 14 hours to its new operational base at Doha International Airport. Qatar Airways has ordered 17 777-300ERs (Extended Range), five
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Sikorsky Global Helicopters, the newly re-branded commercial programs group of Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., and Aircom SP Z.O.O at Heli-Expo conducted a ceremonial signing for the first fully certified, commercial S-434 helicopter. The aircraft, which is Serial #1 in the model line, is the next iteration of the S-333 helicopter model, incorporating many of the design
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