31 March 2010

Skyworks arranges sale of three B757-200SF aircraft

SkyWorks Leasing has arranged the sale of three B757-200SF aircraft (s/n 22611, 22210 and 22211) to Aerolease, on behalf of the owner. Aircraft s/n 22611 has been delivered and the two remaining aircraft will be delivered in April 2010 following the return from previous operator Varig Logistica, S.A. The Rolls-Royce powered aircraft were converted to […]

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Hawaiian Airlines and Mechanics Union reach tentative agreement

Hawaiian Airlines announced a tentative agreement has been reached with the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, District 142 on a four-year contract offering increased compensation for members and operational improvements for the company. The tentative agreement covers 600 of Hawaiian’s employees working as aircraft inspectors, mechanics, line service, cleaners, and contract service personnel.

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Skyservice Airlines announced shutdown of operations

Skyservice Airlines announced the shutdown of its operations following the appointment of a receiver by the Ontario Superior Court of Justice. Recent changes in the Canadian vacation tour market combined with Skyservice Airlines’ debt level have rendered the company unable to maintain profitable operations. As a result, one of the company’s secured lenders applied for

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Ameco Beijing signs heavy maintenance contract with United Airlines

United Airlines and Aircraft Maintenance and Engineering Corporation (Ameco Beijing) signed a five-year contract for airframe heavy maintenance, continuing and strengthening their cooperation. Over the next five years, United’s fleet of Boeing 747s along with the Boeing 777s will go to Ameco Beijing for heavy maintenance visits (HMV). Ameco Beijing will perform all HMVs including

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ST Aerospace signs $750 million engine MBH contract

ST Aerospace has been awarded a Maintenance-By-the-Hour (MBH) contract by Jet Airways (India) for the support of Jet Airways’ CFM56-7B engines that power Jet Airways’ and JetLite’s fleet of 67 Boeing 737 next generation aircraft. The contract is worth $750 million (S$1.0b) and will commence immediately. Under the agreement, ST Aerospace’s wholly owned subsidiary, ST

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