24 June 2010

Boeing receives contract to upgrade US Air Force KC-10 cockpits

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Boeing has received a $216 million contract from the U.S. Air Force to upgrade the service’s 59-jet KC-10 tanker fleet with a new communication, navigation, surveillance and air traffic management (CNS/ATM) system. The KC-10 upgrade will enable the fleet to comply with the forecasted 2015 CNS/ATM Federal Aviation Administration/International Civil Aviation Organization standards, which allow […]

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Boeing C-130 avionics modernization program to enter production

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The U.S. Air Force has granted Boeing the C-130 Avionics Modernization Program (AMP) approval to begin low-rate initial production (LRIP) following a successful Defense Acquisition Board Milestone C production review. The Milestone C review completes several intensive reviews by the U.S. Department of Defense and the Air Force, including engineering and manufacturing reviews, to prepare

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World Airways expands Allied Air contract with additional MD-11 freighter service

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World Airways has expanded its cooperation with ANA-Allied Air Cargo to include a second MD-11F aircraft for service through December 2011 between Europe and various cities in Africa. World Airways, a subsidiary of Global Aviation Holdings, began operating aircraft for ANA-Allied Air in October 2008. Allied Air is a Nigerian all-cargo airline that operates four

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Continental and TAM Airlines to implement codeshare flights

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Continental Airlines announced codeshare cooperation with TAM Airlines on routes within Brazil and between Brazil and the U.S. beginning July 1, 2010. This cooperation builds on the reciprocal frequent flyer program agreement signed on April 6 between Continental Airlines and TAM and supports Continental’s growth in the Brazilian market. Both airlines are members of Star

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Virgin America reports 46% increase in revenue year-over-year

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Virgin America reported its financial results for the first quarter of 2010. The airline reported revenue increase of 46% versus the first quarter of 2009. Unit revenue increased by 21% year-over-year. The airline reported a $22 million operating loss on revenues of $147 million during the quarter. Virgin America narrowed its operating loss by $9

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Lufthansa Technik carries out first C-check for AeroLogic

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Lufthansa Technik Maintenance International (LTMI) in Frankfurt has carried out the first C-check on a Boeing 777 Freighter of AeroLogic. After around 1,360 man hours of work, comprising routine inspections, several modifications, work on the cargo loading system and some minor repairs, the aircraft registered D-AALA was redelivered to the Leipzig-based cargo airline on time.

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