Alaska Air Group reported net income excluding special items was $13.1 million compared to a net loss excluding special items of $25.4 million in the first quarter of 2009, despite a $27.1 million increase in economic fuel costs. This compares to a First Call mean estimate of $0.35 per share. This is only the third time the company has posted a first quarter adjusted profit in 11 years – and the best since 1999.

CFM International and ST Engineering sign CFM-branded business partnership
CFM International and ST Engineeringโs Commercial Aerospace business have signed a CFM-branded service agreement (CBSA) for LEAP-1A and LEAP-1B engines. Under the terms of the CBSA, ST Engineering will provide the full scope of LEAP maintenance, repair & overhaul (MRO) services for operators worldwide. ST Engineering is the first provider in Asia to join the