September 10, 2012

Messier-Bugatti-Dowty to supply electric brakes for Eurocopter’s new-generation X4

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Messier-Bugatti-Dowty (Safran group) has signed a contract with Eurocopter as a single-source supplier of wheels and brakes for the new-generation X4 helicopter. Messier-Bugatti-Dowty will provide the two nose wheels, two main wheels and two electric brakes, as well as several other products: the electronic brake controller (EBC), developed and produced by Safran Electronics Canada, and […]

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Embraer adds Phenom 300 to Melbourne, FL, assembly line

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With the arrival of the first wing and fuselage in late August, Embraer Executive Jets’ assembly facility in Melbourne, FL, has added production of the Phenom 300 light aircraft to the two-shift assembly operation. Full development of the assembly line, including the addition of the Phenom 300, will be completed in the first quarter 2013.

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Avcorp names Brent Collver President of Comtek Advanced Structures

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Avcorp Industries announced the appointment of Brent Collver to the position of President of Comtek Advanced Structures Ltd., the Company’s composite manufacturing subsidiary located in Burlington, ON. As President of Comtek, Mr. Collver succeeds Patrick Whyte and will be responsible for the development and execution of the long-term strategy and growth plans for the business,

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Willis Lease Finance expands revolving credit facility to $430m

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Willis Lease Finance Corporation (WLFC), a leading lessor of commercial jet engines, increased its revolving credit facility to $430m from $345m. The credit facility, with an interest rate equal to the one-month LIBOR plus 2.50%, is available to Willis Lease on a revolving basis for the next four years through November 2016. This and other

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AWAS delivers first of two planned 737-800 aircraft to Aerolineas Argentinas

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AWAS has delivered the first of two planned new Boeing 737-800 aircraft to its long-time customer Aerolineas Argentinas. These new aircraft are part of the airline’s ongoing fleet renewal programme and have been built to Aerolineas’ exact specifications, including the Boeing Sky Interior to deliver superior comfort and overall flying experience to its passengers.

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Small Planet Airlines reports 43% increase in revenue during the first six months of 2012

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Small Planet Airlines released that revenue during the first half of 2012, was 43% higher than the prevous year. The company’s revenue in Lithuania alone increased by 25%, compared to the first half in 2011. This year the company has been also actively carrying passengers from the United Kingdom where it keeps two of its

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CFM expands TRUEngine program

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CFM International has continued to evolve its successful TRUEngine program by most recently creating a unique Content Assurance Guarantee (CAG) for subsequent buyers of qualified CFM56 engines. The CAG was launched in response to customer requests for more assurance of asset value upon the sale of a qualified CFM56 engine. With this guarantee, customers who

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GECAS to lease nine Airbus A319 to Allegiant Air

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Capital Aviation Services (GECAS) has signed agreements to lease nine Airbus A319 aircraft to Las Vegas-based Allegiant Air to expand the carrier’s current fleet. All nine aircraft are powered with CFM56-5B engines. The first aircraft is scheduled for delivery to Allegiant in November 2012, with the remaining scheduled for delivery through 2015. Furthermore, GECAS delivered

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