June 12, 2012

Embraer and Zodiac Aerospace announce cabin interior joint venture

Embraer S.A. and Zodiac Aerospace reached an agreement to set up a joint venture to manufacture cabin interior parts for the EMBRAER 170/190 family of jets. This jointly operated manufacturing facility will be located in Mexico and reinforces a long-time successful partnership between Embraer and Zodiac Aerospace. “This facility in Mexico will be used to […]

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NetJets orders Bombardier and Cessna aircraft worth $9.6bn

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In the largest aircraft purchase in private aviation history, NetJets, a Berkshire Hathaway company and the worldwide leader in private aviation, announced it will add up to 425 new aircraft to its worldwide fleet under purchase agreements with Cessna and Bombardier. The transaction has a total value of $9.6bn and launches the new NetJets Signature

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United Airlines begins flying first of its reconfigured 767-300 aircraft

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United Airlines introduced into international service its newly reconfigured Boeing 767-300 aircraft on June 11th. The aircraft now features flat-bed seats in an all-new United BusinessFirst cabin, along with an upgraded inflight entertainment system throughout. The aircraft is the first of 14 to get the new interior, offering 30 seats in United BusinessFirst, 49 in

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Virgin America seeks U.S. DOT approval for codeshare with Virgin Australia

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Virgin America announced that it is requesting U.S. Department of Transportation approval to place the Virgin Australia code on Virgin America services from Los Angeles to Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Fort Lauderdale, Philadelphia, Portland, Seattle and Washington D.C. Once approved, this will be the first-ever codeshare agreement for the California-based carrier, building on a 2009 interline

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A J Walter Aviation signs PBH and spares lease agreement with Avion Express

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A J Walter Aviation has been chosen by Lithuanian airline, Avion Express, to provide full PBH support service to its current fleet of three A320 aircraft, growing to five aircraft later this year. The contract also includes a lease for the provision of a local main base kit and represents an important breakthrough for AJW

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dnata appoints new CEO for UK operation

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dnata, one of the largest air services providers, announced the appointment of Gary Morgan as CEO for the company’s UK operation. Gary has almost 30 years of experience in the aviation industry and extensive experience in both the ground handling and cargo handling markets in the UK. Prior to his appointment with dnata, Gary held

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AWAS delivers third new Airbus A320 aircraft to LAN Airlines

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AWAS has delivered a third new A320 passenger aircraft to LAN, one of the leading passenger and cargo airlines in Latin America. In late 2011 AWAS and LAN entered into a purchase and leaseback transaction for 5 Airbus A320 aircraft that the carrier had previously ordered directly from the manufacturer for 2011-2012 delivery. LAN will

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GECAS delivers new Airbus A320 to Japan’s Star Flyer

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GE Capital Aviation Services Limited (GECAS) announced delivery of a new Airbus A320 to Japanese low-cost carrier Star Flyer to expand its fleet. Star Flyer operates passenger service to destinations in Japan with an all-Airbus fleet.

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