The Irish office of international law firm Maples and Calder (“Maples”) announced that senior aviation finance specialist Laurence Hanley has joined the Finance Group. Laurence’s appointment is one of a number of recent strategic hires and adds further strength and depth to the firm’s innovative aviation practice. Laurence’s experience is in advising lenders, lessors and […]
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Hong Kong Airlines has become a new operator of Airbus single aisle aircraft, following the delivery of its first A320. The aircraft is the first of 30 A320s ordered by the airline and is powered by CFM International’s CFM 56 engines. Seating 152 passengers in two classes, the A320s will be operated across the carrier’s
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Delta’s net income for the December 2011 quarter was $379m excluding special items, a $221m improvement year over year. Delta’s net income for 2011 was $1.2bn, excluding special items, as the company offset $3bn higher fuel expense through strong revenue performance and its fuel hedging program. Delta’s GAAP net income was $425m for the December
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For the fourth quarter 2011 US Airways reported net profit, excluding net special charges, of $21m, net profit excluding net special charges for the fourth quarter 2010 was $28m. On a GAAP basis, the Company reported a net profit of $18m for its fourth quarter 2011 compared to a net profit of $28m for the same period
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AAR has expanded its distribution network for original Unison aerospace components to better serve aircraft operators and repair facilities in Europe. AAR, an exclusive supplier of aerospace parts for the Unison distribution channel, is adding inventory at its European Distribution Center located near Amsterdam Schipol Airport. The new inventory includes turbine ignition systems, engine-dedicated alternators,
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Vueling reported the appointment of Jordi Porcel as its new Sales Director, effective immediately. Jordi joins from British Airways where, since June 2005, he has served as Sales Director for Spain, Portugal and Gibraltar. In the last 12 months he has looked after the markets of Chile, Argentina and Brazil.
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Airstream International has arranged the sale and onward lease of one DeHavilland DHC-8 Q300 aircraft previously operated by Austrian regional carrier InterSky. The aircraft was purchased by lessor AeroCentury Corp and leased for six years to Island Aviation Services of the Maldives. The aircraft will undergo maintenance and be placed into service in February.
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Aircraft Interior Specialist MacCarthy Aviation has received its first order for installing equipment on the B737-800 ‘Sky Interior’ for Russian Airline Transaero. “Our relationship with Transaero has developed steadily over the years, providing toilet upgrades across their B737 fleet in the business class cabin”, explains Phil Francis, Sales Director. “This new order is for stowages,
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Boeing reported that fourth-quarter net income rose to $1.4bn, on revenue of $19.6bn. The results reflect continued strong core performance across the company’s businesses, a $0.52 per share impact related to a favorable tax settlement, and higher pension expense. Fourth-quarter 2010 results included a $0.50 per share favorable tax settlement. Net income for the full year
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Norwegian (NAS) has signed an agreement with both Airbus and Boeing for delivery of a total of 222 new aircraft. The order includes 122 aircraft from Boeing; 100 of the new Boeing 737 MAX8, with purchase rights for an additional 100 and 22 Next-Generation 737-800s. The aircraft will be powered by LEAP-1B-engines for the Boeing
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