22 July 2011

Eurocopter and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited sign cooperation agreements

Eurocopter and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), have reiterated their commitment to take their five decade long relationship to the next level. The long-time partners are in the process of signing agreements to further strengthen their industrial cooperation and links. This association will focus on increasing existing collaboration and exploring new potential business areas to serve […]

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China Cargo Airlines takes delivery of new Boeing 777F from GECAS

GECAS reported the delivery of a new Boeing 777F freighter aircraft to China Cargo Airlines. The aircraft comes from GECAS’ existing order book with Boeing. GECAS leased another new Boeing 777F to China Cargo Airlines in late 2010. China Cargo Airlines, majority owned by China Eastern Airlines, currently operates a fleet of 18 freighters.

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Bristol Associates complete sale of a 1992 vintage B747-422 on behalf of United Airlines

Bristol Associates, (Washington, DC) completed the sale of a 1992 vintage B747-422 (Msn 26876; Reg # N187UA) on behalf of the Seller, United Airlines, to Orient Thai Airlines (Thailand) as Buyer. This marks the 37th aircraft placed on behalf of United/Continental itself and is part of the over 100 ex-United/Continental aircraft remarketed by Bristol on

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Embraer and Minsheng Financial Leasing ink MOU for 20 E-Jets

Embraer and Minsheng Financial Leasing Co., a subsidiary of China Minsheng Banking Co. and one of the largest financial institutions providing executive jets leasing services in China, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at Embraer’s headquarters in São José dos Campos, São Paulo, Brazil. According to the MoU, Minsheng Financial Leasing intends to purchase up to 20

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Boeing delivers first 737 with performance improvement engines

The first Boeing Next-Generation 737 with the certified performance improvement engines was delivered on a 737-800 to China Southern Airlines at Boeing Field in Seattle last week.  The new CFM56-7BE engine configuration, which is now standard on all delivered 737s, is an improved design that includes high and low pressure turbine modification. Coupled with drag

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UK Government confirms £22 million loan to AgustaWestland

AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announced the launch of UK involvement in the AW169 commercial helicopter programme with the support of a £22 million loan by the Department of Business, Innovation and Skills. Bruno Spagnolini, CEO, AgustaWestland said following the announcement, “Today marks the beginning of a new era for our Yeovil factory and for its

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