CTAL, a joint venture between Rolls-Royce and GKN Aerospace, opened a facility that will develop new composite aero engine components. The facility has been developed by CTAL to pilot pioneering manufacturing processes for aero-engine fan blades and fan-cases made of composite materials. Lighter, but as strong as traditional metal components, composite blades and cases could […]
Airbus has increased the average list prices of its aircraft by 3.9%, except for the A320neo Family price which rises by an average of 6.1%. The new pricing is effective from January 1st 2012. “Our new pricing reflects the strong demand for our modern, eco-efficient aircraft families,” said John Leahy, Airbus Chief Operating Officer, Customers.“With
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As part of the already planned cost reductions in the new strategic platform 4Excellence, SAS will reduce the number of full-time positions in the administration by 300. One of the main targets in 4Excellence is a 3-5% unit cost reduction annually. That equals approximately SEK 2bn for 2012. SAS maintains its forecast of a marginally
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The regional aircraft manufacturer ATR recorded its best commercial year in 2011, posting firm sales of 157 planes and options for an additional 79 aircraft. These 157 firm sales (13 ATR 42s and 144 ATR 72s) round out the manufacturer’s order book for a record high of 224 aircraft, ensuring 3 years of production, taking
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International Lease Finance Corporation (ILFC) announced that Hooman Yazhari will join ILFC as General Counsel. Mr. Yazhari will head the company’s global legal team, compliance and regulatory functions and report to ILFC Chief Executive Officer, Henri Courpron.
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Reliance Aircraft International, Austin, Texas USA, released that it purchased an ex-KLM Boeing 737-400, MSN 24514, manufacturer date 1989, for disassembly.
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Air Lease Corporation (ALC) contracted AFI KLM E&M to perform maintenance checks, repainting and modifications on two Boeing 737-800s. Subsequently, these aircraft were delivered to their new lessees, Caribbean Airlines and Transaero Airlines. At the MRO’s facilities at Schiphol Amsterdam Airport, the aircraft underwent a C check, then were painted and reconfigured to a new
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