Volvo Aero reported that net sales during the second quarter increased by 26% to SEK 1,945m (1,547m in 2011). Adjusted for currency fluctuations, net sales during the second quarter increased by 13%. Operating income amounted to SEK 305m compared to SEK 62m in the same quarter of 2011. The improvement is a result of a […]
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The airberlin group is having new fuel-saving wing tip devices fitted on all 14 of the Airbus A320/A321 aircraft which are still on order with the manufacturer. These devices, known as Sharklets, are two and a half metre wing tip extensions which point upwards. They reduce the creation of vortices and therefore improve aerodynamics. The
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Chromalloy released that its San Diego, Calif., engine maintenance, repair and overhaul center now performs CF6-50 power system teardown services for MRO parts suppliers. “We have established a launch customer for our teardown service and will provide it to parts suppliers worldwide, as well as our existing customers,” said Martin George, General Manager. “Chromalloy’s San
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For the second quarter 2012, Spirit’s total operating revenue was $346.3m, an increase of $70.4m, or 25.5%, compared to second quarter 2011 on a capacity increase of 16.5%. Total revenue per available seat mile increased to 12.25 cents, up 7.7% compared to the second quarter 2011, driven by total operating yields which increased 9.1% year-over-year
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B/E Aerospace reported second quarter 2012 revenues of $768.1m an increased $159.2m as compared with the same period of the prior year. Pro forma revenue growth, giving effect to all acquisitions completed during 2011 and 2012 as if they had occurred on January 1, 2011, was 17.6%. Exclusive of items, second quarter 2012 operating earnings
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GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS) reported the delivery of two leased Airbus A320 aircraft to start-up airline VivaColombia. The first low-cost carrier in Colombia began service on May 25th from its base in Medellin, Colombia, and serves passenger routes within the country.
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Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) has signed a long-term agreement with Epic Aircraft Holdings to power the new E1000 aircraft with its PT6A-67A engine. Epic Aircraft Holdings currently produces the experimental LT aircraft out of its facility in Bend, Oregon. The PT6A-67A turboprop engine is based on the most powerful engine core in this class
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Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) has signed a five-year agreement with Calgary-based operator Kenn Borek Air. This contract covers the upgrade of the renowned Viking Twin Otter DHC-6 aircraft with the installation of new PT6A-27 and PT6A-34 engines. The rejuvenation of these sought-after aircraft will provide operators significant performance improvements. Kenn Borek Air operates one
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On July 18th 2012, Mr. Liao Linghong was appointed as Executive Director of Operation, of Ameco Beijing. Prior to this new position, Mr. Liao was the Deputy General Manager of Chengdu Maintenance Base, Air China Technics. Futhermore, Ameco Beijing named Mr. Liu Chunxi as Executive Director of the Safety & Management Division. Mr. Liu was
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