April 25, 2012

Boeing delivers first Lufthansa 747-8 Intercontinental

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Boeing has delivered the first 747-8 Intercontinental passenger airliner to Deutsche Lufthansa AG, beginning a new era of increased efficiency, stronger environmental performance and greater enjoyment for Lufthansa and its passengers. The 747-8 is powered by GE Aviation’s GEnx-2B engines. “After working together for many years, we are very pleased to have the newest generation …

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Mitsubishi Regional Jet scheduled to fly in 3rd quarter of JFY 2013

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Since its establishment in 2008, Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation (MITAC) has conducted world-wide Mitsubishi Regional Jet (MRJ) sales campaigns focusing on the 70-100 seat regional jet market, that is envisioned to exceed more than 5,000 units over the next 20 years. Following an in-depth review of the MRJ program, MITAC announced that the MRJ’s first flight …

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First set of systems tests and simulations underway for Bombardier CSeries Aircraft

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Bombardier released that the first set of systems tests and simulations for its all-new, technologically advanced CSeries aircraft, including those on the engine and electrical system, have started in its systems integration rig known as “Aircraft 0”* — known also as the Complete Integrated Aircraft Systems Test Area (CIASTA). Test data are confirming that the …

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A350 XWB aft fuselage delivered to final assembly line

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Airbus has delivered the aft fuselage for the A350 XWB static test airframe to the final assembly line in Toulouse (France). This final section of the fuselage will be assembled with the front and centre fuselage sections which were joined up in early April. Assembled at Airbus’ site in Hamburg (Germany), the 20 metre long …

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US Airways reports first quarter financial results

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US Airways Group reported first quarter 2012 net loss excluding net special credits was $22m. Net loss excluding net special charges for the first quarter 2011 was $110m. On a GAAP basis, the Company reported a net profit of $48m for its first quarter 2012 compared to a net loss of $114m for the same …

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Delta Air Lines reports improved March quarter results

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Delta Air Lines reported financial results for the March 2012 quarter. Excluding special items, Delta’s net loss for the March 2012 quarter was $39m and its pre-tax loss was $36m. The pre-tax result is a $355m improvement year over year despite $250m higher fuel expense. Including a $163m gain from special items, Delta’s GAAP net …

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Sukhoi Superjet 100 certified in Mexico

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On 16th of April 2012, Direccion General de Aeronautica Civil, the Aviation Authority of Mexico, provided Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Company (SCAC) with the Type Certificate for the Sukhoi Superjet 100 (model RRJ-95B) aircraft. This document confirms the compliance of the SSJ100 aircraft to the certification requirements of the Mexican Aviation Authority and allows the delivery …

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Jet Midwest Technik appoints Eric Haymes as President of Kansas City MRO

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Commercial aircraft MRO Jet Midwest Technik appointed Eric Haymes as President of the Kansas City based maintenance operation at the former TWA /American Airlines overhaul facility. Eric will have the responsibility of implementing a number of strategic growth and business expansion initiatives at the heavy maintenance facility. Eric Haymes is the founder of Mojave Jet, …

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Germanwings continues to rely on Cyclean Engine Wash

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Germanwings continues to rely on Lufthansa Technik’s Cyclean Engine Wash system: the contract between MRO specialist Lufthansa Technik and Germanwings has recently been extended. The engine washes for the Airbus A319 fleet of Germanwings will be carried out at the Cyclean service stations in Stuttgart, Cologne, Hanover and Berlin. The fleet currently comprises 31 aircraft, …

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Skyworld Aviation appoints Tatiana Buryak as Business Development Manager