Republic Airways Holdings is acquiring Milwaukee-based Midwest Airlines from TPG Capital, a Fort Worth, Texas-based private equity firm. The transaction is subject to customary regulatory approvals and is expected to close in four to six weeks. Republic will acquire 100% of the equity of Midwest and TPG
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Rolls-Royce has achieved a significant milestone in the Adaptive Versatile Engine Technology (ADVENT) research program, delivering the adaptive fan system rig on schedule to the U.S. Air force Compressor Research Facility (CRF). Rig testing will commence and will validate the performance of a key component of the LibertyWorks ADVENT engine. Testing will be conducted over
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Rolls-Royce has received type certification for the new BR725 engine that will power the first flight of the Gulfstream G650 business jet later in the year. Type certification from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) is for thrust ratings of 16,100lbf (71.6 kN). Since first engine run in April 2008, the BR725 has completed all
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The TAM Technology Center, located in Sao Carlos, in the countryside of the state of Sao Paulo, started operating its second ATEC Series 6, a piece of equipment manufactured by EADS Test & Services for testing and repairs of components and electronic systems of Airbus and Boeing aircrafts. TAM is the only airline in Brazil
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ST Aerospace has been appointed by Cimber Sterling A/S to support its fleet of five Boeing 737 next generation aircraft with options for additional aircraft over the next year. The contract, valued at EUR 9 million (about S$18m), commences in June 2009 and involves a five-year Maintenance-By-the-Hour (MBHTM) component support programme that includes access to
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ST Aerospace announced that it has signed an eight-year component Maintenance-By-the-Hour (MBH) programme contract with Shanghai Airlines. This $21 million (S$30.4m) contract for component MBH support includes repair management and pool access for Shanghai Airlines
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GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS) announced the delivery of an Airbus A320-200 aircraft (serial number 3923) to Aeroflot Airlines to help the carrier
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