Dublin-based global aircraft lessor, AWAS, has delivered the fifth 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 […]
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For the month of August 2012, Copa Holdings’ system-wide traffic increased 24.4% year over year, while capacity increased 26.6%. As a result, system load factor for August 2012 was 73.8%, a 1.3 percentage point decrease when compared to August 2011.
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Embraer’s entry-level Phenom 100 executive jet recently received the Validation of Type Certificate issued by Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC). “Embraer has been strengthening its market position in China’s executive aviation market over the past few years,” said Guan Dongyuan, President of Embraer China. “CAAC’s certificate for the Phenom 100 is great news for
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WestJet August 2012 traffic increased 9.2% year over year and capacity grew 2.3% over the same period. The load factor for the month increased 5.6 points to 88.9%.
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Alaska reported an 8.1% increase in traffic on a 7.4% increase in capacity compared to August 2011. This resulted in a 0.6-point increase in load factor to an all-time monthly record of 88.9%. Horizon reported a 5.2% increase in traffic on a 5.2% increase in capacity compared to August 2011. This resulted in a 0.1-point
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CTT Systems released that Titan Airways based in UK has placed an order for two Zonal Drying Systems to be installed in their Boeing B737-300QC aircraft. The systems, which eliminate condensation in the aircraft, are scheduled for installation during 2012. CTT’s Zonal Drying System has been selected as basic equipment for the new B787 Dreamliner
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Air India took delivery of the airline’s first 787 Dreamliner. The airplane is equipped with 18 business class seats and 238 economy class seats. Air India’s first 787 Dreamliner was assembled in Everett, Wash. and delivered from Boeing’s South Carolina delivery center. The airplane is scheduled to fly to Delhi on September 7th.
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Turbomeca do Brasil (Safran group), in Brazil since 1977, celebrated the expansion of its site in Xerém, Rio de Janeiro State. These new installations will house the new assembly line and tests of the Makila 2 engine and of the Auxiliary Power Unit Saphir 20. These engines and units, designed for both civilian and military
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John Bullis has been appointed as Regional Sales Manager of Northern Europe for Universal Avionics. Mr. Bullis is based out of London, U.K. and responsible for the overall growth and development of Universal Avionics’ product sales in the Northern European region.
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Qantas and Emirates announced a new global aviation partnership. Under the agreement signed on September 6th by Emirates President Tim Clark and Qantas Group CEO Alan Joyce, Qantas will move its hub for European flights to Dubai and enter an extensive commercial relationship with Emirates. The 10-year partnership will go beyond codesharing and includes integrated
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