December 20, 2011

Honda Aircraft achieves first flight of third FAA-conforming HondaJet

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Honda Aircraft Company reported that the third FAA design-conforming HondaJet aircraft, referred to as “F2,” has been conducting extensive flight testing since its first flight on Nov. 18, 2011. This milestone marks important progress toward the HondaJet’s certification. The F2 aircraft’s first flight test began with engine startup at 2:04pm Eastern Time and lift-off at …

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Taikoo Spirit overhauls four CFM56-7 thrust reversers

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Taikoo Spirit AeroSystems (Jinjiang) Composite (Taikoo Spirit), has finished overhaul maintenance on a major Mainland Chinese operator’s four CFM56-7 thrust reversers halves, achieving a world class TAT of 16 days. The four thrust reversers halves (CFM56-7 – Boeing 737NG) were overhauled according to the Component Maintenance Manual (CCM), and inner wall repairs plus all Service …

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Alan Hood appointed new Managing Director for Aircell

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Effective 1st December 2011, Alan Hood has been appointed Managing Director, for Aircelle, an Aircelle (Safran group) subsidiary located in Burnley, Lancashire – United Kingdom. He succeeds Andrew White who has moved to another position within Safran Group.

Embraer delivers first E-Jet to China's Hebei Airlines

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Embraer delivered two EMBRAER 190 (E190) jets to China’s Hebei Airlines. The sale of these two E190s was confirmed this month, and the purchase of another eight jets is still subject to the Chinese government approval. Based in Shijiazhuang, the capital city of China’s Hebei Province, the E190s will be deployed to support establishing a …

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ILFC announces pricing of 8.625% senior notes due 2022

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International Lease Finance Corporation (ILFC) has priced, and entered into an agreement to issue and sell, subject to certain conditions, $650,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 8.625% senior notes due 2022 (the “Notes”) pursuant to an effective registration statement filed on August 7, 2009 with the Securities and Exchange Commission. ILFC expects to close the offering …

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Japanese Ministry of Defense to purchase F-35 aircraft

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The Japanese Defense Minister Yasuo Ichikawa has announced the selection of the F-35 Lightning II aircraft for the F-X program. The F-35 is produced by Lockheed Martin and powered by Pratt & Whitney’s F135 engine. The announcement includes 42 installed engines, spare engines and a logistics support program. The Japanese government’s decision to select the …

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GA Telesis names Russell Bonnell, President of its MRO division

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GA Telesis named Russell Bonnell, President of its MRO division, effective January 1, 2012. Consisting of two businesses – GA Telesis Composite Repair Group, based in Ft. Lauderdale and GA Telesis Component Repair Group Southeast, based at Miami International Airport – the division has over 100 employees and is a significant portion of GA Telesis’ …

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Precision Conversions re-delivers third 757-200PCF to Cargo Aircraft Management

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Precision Conversions has re-delivered the third full-15 cargo position 757-200PCF freighter to Cargo Aircraft Management (CAM), a wholly owned leasing subsidiary of Air Transport Services Group. Previously operated by United Airlines as a passenger aircraft, the 1991 year, Pratt & Whitney powered 757-200PCF (MSN 25042) augments the current 757-200PCF fleet owned by CAM and will be leased …

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