Turkish Airlines signed a firm order for 20 Airbus A320 Family aircraft on 30 December 2009. The order is for a mix of A319s and A321s with exact numbers of each to be finalised shortly. The aircraft are scheduled for delivery from 2011 onwards, and will be used for expansion of domestic and regional routes. […]
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GE Aviation has completed the acquisition of BMB Fuel Consulting Services, Inc. (BMB Fuel), a privately owned, Ottawa-based supplier of fuel consulting services used primarily to identify and track operational improvements for airlines that reduce fuel consumption. BMB Fuel’s expertise and fuel management software broaden GE’s existing fuel and carbon offerings to aviation customers. Fuel
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The Engine Alliance GP7200 engine has achieved another milestone, reaching 100,000 revenue flight hours at the end of December. Eight GP7200-powered A380s are in service. Emirates began operating the aircraft August 1, 2008 and received its seventh A380 in late December. Air France entered service with the GP7200-powered A380 on November 20. Other GP7200 customers
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United Airlines reported its preliminary consolidated traffic results for December 2009. The company reported a December consolidated passenger load factor of 81.9%. Traffic figures were flat in December on a consolidated capacity decrease of 3.1% compared with the same period in 2008.
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Continental Airlines reported a December consolidated (mainline plus regional) load factor of 83.0%, 3.1 points above the December 2008 consolidated load factor. Consolidated traffic increased 6.0% and capacity increased 2.1% as compared to December 2008.
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Aviall Services has reached a long-term exclusive global distribution agreement for parts with Piper Aircraft of Vero Beach, Florida. The agreement gives Aviall exclusive worldwide distribution rights for marketing and sales of OEM (original equipment manufacturer) spare parts for Piper Aircraft. In its 72-year history, Piper has brought to market about 144,000 aircraft with more
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MESA AIR GROUP has commenced a financial restructuring through the voluntary filing of petitions to reorganize under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York (the
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Emirates Airline is to start flights to Madrid, providing the only scheduled passenger service between Dubai and Spain. The daily, non-stop service begins from 1st August, 2010 making the Spanish capital the carrier’s 25th destination in Europe.
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