August 1, 2012

WestJet firms up order for up to 45 Bombardier Q400 NextGen aircraft

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Bombardier Aerospace released that the conditional order placed by WestJet on June 28, 2012, has been converted to a firm purchase agreement for up to 45 Q400 NextGen airliners. The transaction includes 20 firm-ordered Q400 NextGen aircraft and options on an additional 25 of the aircraft. WestJet’s letter of intent to acquire these aircraft was […]

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Astronics Corporation acquires Enhanced Vision Systems provider Max-Viz

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Astronics Corporation, a leading provider of advanced technologies for the global aerospace and defense industries, has acquired privately-held Max-Viz, Inc. (“Max-Viz”), a market-leading developer and designer of Enhanced Vision Systems (EVS) for fixed and rotary wing aircraft through both OEM and aftermarket channels in the general aviation, commercial and military aerospace markets for $10m in

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Vueling doubles net profit in second quarter

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Vueling made a net profit of €7.7m in the second quarter of 2012, an improvement of 115% compared to the same period of last year. The operating profit (EBIT) tripled compared with the previous year and amounted to €12.1m. Vueling’s total revenue rose by 29.2%, up to €296.9m. This rise in revenue was the result

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Finnair and LSG Sky Chefs Group sign partnership agreement

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Finnair and LSG Sky Chefs Group (LSG) have signed a partnership agreement according to which LSG will assume full managerial and operational responsibility for the inflight and catering service provider Finnair Catering Oy. The partnership aims at further improving the quality and cost effectiveness of catering services for Finnair’s customers. The five year partnership agreement

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Lufthansa Technik Intercoat broadens Interfill repair capability

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Lufthansa Technik Intercoat has enhanced its repair capability spectrum with Interfill to regional aircraft, namely to hydraulic parts of the Q400. Interfill is the key component of the Advanced Epoxy Repair Process, which is an advanced repair method for aircraft and engine components. With the adaption of Interfill to Q400 components the company is now

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Donald R. Spriggs appointed VP of Quality and Technology for PAS Technologies

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PAS Technologies reported that Donald R. Spriggs has been appointed Vice President of Quality and Technology effective July 8, 2012. In his new role, Spriggs will lead the Company’s activities associated with Quality Assurance and Process Improvement to continually enhance the quality management systems across the enterprise through proactive process discipline and data analysis using

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Aviointeriors awarded contract to supply seats for Nordwind B767 fleet

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Aviointeriors, the Italian manufacturer of aircraft seats, announced that Nordwind Airlines, a Russian charter airline operating from Moscow Sheremetyevo airport, has awarded Aviointeriors a contract to supply business and economy class seats for four B767-300ER aircraft. The airline also is considering the option to extend the contract to three more aircraft B777 they are now

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TP Aerospace Leasing signs 5-year full-service Wheels & Brakes program with Bingo Airways

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TP Aerospace Leasing has been awarded a five year contract to provide its full service and all inclusive Wheels & Brakes Cycle Flat Rate (CFR) Program to Poland’s newest charter airline Bingo Airways. TP Aerospace Leasing will provide it’s highly flexible, cost effective and tailor made Component Maintenance, Pool Access, Onsite Lease Inventory and Logistics

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WestJet reports second quarter net earnings of $42.5m