Air France KLM reported total revenues for the first quarter 2012 of €5.65bn, up 6.0% after a positive currency effect of 1.1%. Unit revenue per equivalent available seat kilometer (EASK) rose 6.6% (+5.5% ex. currency). The operating result was €-597m (€-403m at 31st March 2011). Net result, group share was €-368m (€-367m at 31st March …
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SAS Group reported that April traffic increased by 7.9% in April and capacity increased by 6.2% compared to April 2011. The passenger load factor increased by 1.2 points to 75.5%.
Monarch Airlines selected Pratt & Whitney’s fuel conservation program, EcoFlight Solutions, reaching a 5-year agreement. The EcoFlight Solutions team has already commenced work with Monarch Airlines to develop and implement fuel-saving solutions for the airline’s fleet of 32 aircraft. EcoFlight Solutions can typically save an airline 3 to 8% in fuel costs annually, even for …
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BAE Systems has been awarded a contract to develop and manufacture the Actuator Control Unit (ACU) for the Boeing KC-46A tanker. The contract is for the design, development, test, and production of the ACU for the Boom Actuation Control System of the KC-46A tanker. The ACU provides the control interfaces necessary for movement of the …
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Simone Menne has been appointed to the Executive Board of Deutsche Lufthansa AG as Chief Financial Officer with effect from July 1st 2012. This decision was taken by the Supervisory Board at its meeting in Cologne on May 7th. Simone Menne succeeds Stephan Gemkow, who is stepping down as CFO in mutual agreement with effect …
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Avolon, the international aircraft leasing group, has acquired two Airbus A321 aircraft which will be delivered new to US Airways this year. The aircraft will be leased to and operated by US Airways, the operator of the largest fleet of Airbus aircraft.
Taipei-based EVA Air and Boeing finalized an order for three 777-300ERs (Extended Range) airplanes. The order also includes purchase rights for an additional four airplanes. The Taiwan-based carrier is in the midst of growing its airplane fleet to increase frequency to mainland China and new destinations in North Asia. In addition to the Boeing order …
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Vueling reported April 2012 traffic increase of 25.7%, while capacity increased 19.8% compared to the same period in 2011. The company has reached a load factor of 76.9%, 3.6 points higher than last year.
Djibouti Dubai Express Holding Company, trading as DAALLO Airlines, the national carrier of Djibouti, has purchased a BAe 146-200 from UK-based aircraft management company Falko. The aircraft, bearing manufacturer’s serial number E2074, has been recently delivered and will be used on regional airline services linking the Republic of Djibouti to neighbouring countries in the Horn …
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Skyworld Aviation announced the delivery of a BAE Jetstream 31 to Eagle Air of Iceland under a sale transaction. G-FARA was previously owned by Spitfire Investments of the UK and completed its ferry flight to its new owner in Reykjavik, Iceland from Cranfield, UK on 21st April.
