16 December 2011

ESMA Aviation Academy sees high demand for airport ground staff training

In 2011 450 trainees enrolled at ESMA Aviation Academy in Airport Ground Staff training programs. A figure up by more than 20% annually since 2009 and since the implementation of the second training base of ESMA, located in Paris Val d’Europe. ESMA offers a wide range of professional training courses both for technical (Flight Dispatcher, […]

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FedEx Corp. reports strong 2nd quarter revenue and earnings growth

FedEx Corp. reported consolidated revenues of $10.59bn for the 2nd quarter, up 10% from $9.63bn the previous year. Operating income was $780m, up 66% from $469m last year, while operating margin was 7.4%, up from 4.9% the previous year. Net income was $497m, up 76% from $283m a year ago. FedEx projects earnings to be $1.25 to $1.45 per diluted

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AAR reports second quarter fiscal year 2012 results

AAR reported second quarter fiscal year 2012 consolidated sales of $475.9m and income from continuing operations of $17.5m. Results for the second quarter include $1.4m of transaction-related expenses for acquisitions announced during the second quarter. For the second quarter of the prior fiscal year, the Company reported sales of $440.5m and income from continuing operations

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Atlas Air Worldwide takes delivery of two more 747-8 Freighters

Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings confirmed that its Atlas Air unit has accepted delivery of the company’s second and third Boeing 747-8 Freighters. The aircraft are part of Atlas Air’s order of nine 747-8Fs with Boeing. Together with an initial 747-8F delivered in early November, the three aircraft will be operated for British Airways World Cargo

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Baltic Aviation Academy to provide type rating training for Air X Executive Jets

The aviation training centre Baltic Aviation Academy has signed a contract with Austrian company Air X Executive Jets. According to the newly signed agreement the academy will provide the Austrian carrier with type rating training services. It is the first Baltic Aviation Academy‘s contract with the business and private jet charter flight provider.

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VARIGLOG takes delivery of second AEI B737-400SF

Aeronautical Engineers (AEI) reported that Varig Logistics has taken delivery of its second AEI B737-400SF 11 Pallet Configuration Passenger to Freighter Conversion. The aircraft, a high gross weight B737-400 (MSN 25595) was built in 1992 and underwent passenger to freighter modification at AEI’s Authorized Conversion Center, Flightstar Aircraft Services, which is located in Jacksonville, Florida. The aircraft is

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