17 July 2009

World Airways extends contract with Allied Air for MD-11 freighter service

World Airways has extended a contract with Allied Air to operate one MD-11F on a full-time basis for service through December 2011 between Ostend, Belgium and Lagos, Nigeria, continuing on to Nairobi, Kenya, and returning to Ostend. World Airways, a subsidiary of Global Aviation Holdings, began operating the aircraft for Allied Air in October 2008.

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Shanghai Airlines takes delivery of first Airbus aircraft

Shanghai Airlines has taken delivery of its first Airbus aircraft, an A321, becoming a new operator of Airbus aircraft. The aircraft is the first of 10 A321s ordered by the Shanghai-based carrier in 2006 and 2007. Powered by IAE V2533-A5 engines, the carrier’s first A321 is fitted in an all-new, comfortable two-class configuration with 178

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Juneyao Airlines takes delivery of its first purchased A320

Juneyao Airlines, a Shanghai-based privately-owned carrier, has taken delivery of its first purchased A320 aircraft. Juneyao Airlines currently operates 10 leased Airbus aircraft – two A319s and eight A320s – with 10 more A320s, via operating lease and purchase, due to join the fleet by the end of 2012. The aircraft, the first of six

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Bombardier's innovative approach improves line maintenance intervals

Bombardier Aerospace announced that adjustments to line maintenance intervals for the CRJ700/705/900 NextGen and Q400 aircraft have received final approval from Transport Canada (TC), the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) as part of the approval of the Maintenance Requirements Manuals (MRM) for these aircraft. Previous schedules required CRJ700/705/900 and

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P&WC to invest in Wichita Falls component repair facility

Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) Aerospace Component Services (ACS) in Wichita Falls, Texas, will invest about $1 million US in state-of-the-art equipment that will position the facility for growth. The capital investment includes a $450,000 contribution from the City of Wichita Falls. The Wichita Falls facility provides complete restoration of super-alloy components as well as

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