EVA Air of Taiwan has become a new operator of Airbus single aisle aircraft following the delivery of its first A321. The aircraft is being leased from Aviation Capital Group (ACG) and is the first of 12 A321s ordered by the US lessor. The aircraft was handed over at a ceremony in Hamburg attended by […]
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GE Aviation is gathering hardware for the assembly of its first Passport engine for the Bombardier Global 7000 and Global 8000 aircraft. Assembly of the first full engine to test will begin by year end. Since launching the engine in 2010, GE has conducted validation tests on the fan blisk design, including two fan blade-out
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Mitsui & Co. and GE Aviation announced a strategic partnership to support the development of key advanced technologies for GE’s next-generation of large commercial engines, including the engine study called the GE9X. Terms of the agreement are not being disclosed. Last year, Mitsui and GE Capital announced a strategic relationship through which Mitsui established an
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International Lease Finance Corporation (ILFC) announced that it will lease five new Airbus A320neo aircraft to Spirit Airlines. ILFC is the leasing industry’s launch customer with the largest order book for the Airbus New Engine Option (NEO) family.
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Spirit Airlines reported third quarter 2012 financial results. Net income, excluding special items, for the third quarter 2012 was $25.2m, GAAP net income for the third quarter 2012 was $30.9m. Operating margin, excluding special items, for the third quarter of 2012 was 11.8%. Operating margin on a GAAP basis was 14.5% for the third quarter
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Air China and GA Telesis have concluded their agreement to form the world’s largest China-based integrated commercial aerospace services provider. During a ceremony in Beijing, the companies signed all documents including their partnership agreement, to form GA Innovation China or Beijing Ji-An (“Beijing Ji-An, GAIC or the Company”) a 50/50 joint venture based in Beijing.
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Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) has signed a four-year Engine Service Agreement with Bombardier Aerospace to provide the highest level of OEM support to Learjet(i)60(i) business jet operators. The announcement was made during the National Business Aviation Association’s 65th annual meeting and convention in Orlando, Florida. Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) and Viking Air have
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WestJet announced that Calgary will be home to WestJet Encore’s headquarters. The decision was made after a thorough review of various airports and a variety of factors. With consideration to the operational needs of WestJet Encore during its initial launch phase and as it grows to full maturity, Calgary was determined to be the best
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Air New Zealand took delivery of its first ATR 72-600 aircraft, which is painted in striking all black livery, as part of the airline’s support for New Zealand’s national rugby team, the All Blacks. The airline and ATR announced in October 2011 a contract for seven firm 68-seat ATR 72-600 aircraft, plus options for another
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Evergreen Apple Nigeria (EAN) which opened the first fully fledged FBO and MRO for business jets in Nigeria in July 2011, announced to work closely with Banyan Air Service, a Florida-based FBO operator. The new partnership will see Banyan transferring its extensive experience and skills to EAN by sharing knowledge, resources and contacts with the
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