Singapore Airlines has firmed up an agreement with Airbus to lease another 15 A330-300 aircraft. Originally announced in June, the final agreement was signed by SIA CEO Goh Choon Phong during a visit this week to Airbus’ headquarters in Toulouse, France. The aircraft will be delivered new from Airbus’ production line between 2013 and 2015 and will […]
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Rolls-Royce has signed a letter of intent with the Japanese airline Skymark Airlines to provide Trent 900 engines to power six Airbus A380 aircraft, including TotalCare long-term engine service and support. The aircraft will enter into service in 2014.Skymark is a new customer for Rolls-Royce, and the airline is the first in Japan to order
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MASkargo, the freight subsidiary of Malaysia Airlines, has become a new operator of the A330-200F, following the delivery of the first of four PW4000-powered aircraft ordered by the airline. The A330-200F is a mid-size freighter and can carry 70 tonnes of payload, with a range capability of up to 4,000nm. For MASkargo, the aircraft’s performance and
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AgustaWestland reported that Qinghai Zhingao Natural Gas and Chemical of China has placed an order for two AW139 medium twin helicopters. The aircraft, configured for VIP transport purposes, will be used to support operations of a new general aviation subsidiary.
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Rockwell Collins reaffirmed all aspects of its fiscal year 2011 guidance including revenue of $4.80 billion to $4.85 billion, cash flow from operations of about $650 million and earnings per share from continuing operations of $4.00 to $4.10, which excludes the gain on sale of Rollmet and any impact from potential restructuring actions. For fiscal year
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The Pratt & Whitney PurePower PW1500G engine, the PW1524G engine for the Bombardier CSeries aircraft, completed its first flight test program logging 25 flights with 115 flight hours. The PW1524G engine has been flight testing on Pratt & Whitney’s 747SP flying test bed at Pratt & Whitney Canada’s Mirabel Aerospace Centre, in Mirabel, Quebec (Canada) since
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Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, a leading global provider of outsourced aircraft and aviation operating services, said that it has placed two new Boeing 747-8 freighter aircraft with Panalpina Group, a leading provider of supply chain solutions. Under this multi-year aircraft, crew, maintenance and insurance (ACMI) outsourcing contract, Panalpina – a longtime customer – will benefit from leading-edge technology. The
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International Lease Finance Corporation (ILFC) has completed an agreement to purchase and leaseback five new Boeing 737-800 aircraft to Virgin Australia. The new aircraft which are targeted to be delivered in 2012 and 2013 will be purchased by ILFC and then leased to Virgin Australia. Virgin Australia currently operates a fleet of 64 Boeing 737NG,
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Turbomeca China (Safran group) reported the signature of a Service Center contract with Citic Offshore Helicopter Company (COHC). This contract, signed during the China Helicopter Exposition, will reinforce the proximity support provided to operators in China. Under this contract, COHC will have the Field Technicians, trained and qualified by Turbomeca, to support small fleet operators
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Nordic Aviation Capital has purchased five ATR 72-500 (MSN 521, MSN 531, MSN 547, MSN 552, MSN 557) from China Southern Airlines. Nordic Aviation Capital’s current fleet of over 160 aircraft includes ATR 42, ATR 72, Bombardier Dash 8, Boeing 737, MD 83, CRJ 200, Fokker 50 and Saab 2000 aircraft.
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