JetBlue Airways has finalized its firm order for 40 A320neo (new engine option) aircraft previously announced at the Paris Air Show in June. The airline has not yet announced its engine selection for the A320neo order. With this contract, JetBlue also converts 30 of its pre-existing orders for A320s to the larger A321 model with […]
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Bombardier Aerospace released that a Chinese airline, which has requested to remain unidentified at the present time, has signed a conditional purchase agreement for six CRJ900 NextGen aircraft. The transaction, which is the first for CRJ900 aircraft in China, includes options on an additional five CRJ900 NextGen aircraft. Based on the list price for the CRJ900
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Spirit Airlines released that net income for the third quarter was $28.6 million excluding $1.5 million ($0.9 million net of tax) of unrealized fuel hedge losses and special items. GAAP net income was $27.7 million. Operating income was $46.1 million, resulting in a 16.0% operating margin, excluding $1.5 million of unrealized fuel hedge losses and
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United Continental Holdings reported third-quarter 2011 net income of $773 million excluding $120 million of net special items consisting primarily of integration-related costs. On a GAAP basis, UAL reported third-quarter 2011 net income of $653 million. Total revenue was $10.2 billion, an increase of 8.7% compared to the pro forma results for the same period in 2010.
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Avolon announces a US$300 million equity capital commitment from GIC, a leading sovereign wealth fund, subject to customary regulatory approval. Avolon has now secured a total of US$1.4 billion in equity capital from GIC and leading private equity firms, Cinven, CVC Capital Partners and Oak Hill Capital Partners. The equity commitment from GIC adds geographic diversity
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In January–September 2011, the Finnair Group’s turnover was 1 680.3 million euros (1 506.4 million euros in the corresponding period of 2010). The Group’s operational result, i.e. EBIT, excluding non-recurring items, capital gains and changes in the fair value of derivatives and in the value of foreign currency denominated fleet maintenance reserves was a loss
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GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS) announced delivery of two new Boeing 737-800 aircraft leased to Royal Air Maroc. The aircraft, delivered in late August and the last week in October, come from GECAS’ existing order book with Boeing. They are the first of five new aircraft leased by GECAS to be delivered to the airline. The
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FL Technics, an integrated aircraft Maintenance and Repair Organisation (MRO), has commenced a strategic partnership with Boeing and will support its aircraft, including the Boeing 787 Dreamliner, under the GoldCare programme. According to the agreement FL Technics will provide line and base maintenance, component solutions and engineering services for the fleet participating in the program.
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