Silver Airways Corp. announced that CEO Darrell Richardson plans to retire from the company, capping a long and distinguished career in aviation. Mr. Richardson informed the Board of Directors of his decision and has received its full support. Silver’s board of directors is actively conducting a search for a new CEO; Mr. Richardson will remain […]
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The Colombian Air Force has ordered one more Airbus Military C295 to add to the five examples already ordered for use on military transport and humanitarian aid duties. Since accepting its first C295 in 2008 the CAF has steadily increased its fleet of the type and now operates four with two more to be delivered.
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Citilink, the low cost subsidiary of Garuda Indonesia has placed a firm order with Airbus for 25 A320neo. The contract, signed in December 2012, represents the first direct purchase by Citilink from Airbus. It follows an order placed in 2011 by Garuda Indonesia for 15 A320ceo and 10 A320neo aircraft for operation by Citilink. Citilink
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Singapore Airlines (SIA) has firmed up an order for 25 more widebody aircraft from Airbus, comprising five of the world’s most efficient, high capacity aircraft, the A380, and 20 A350-900s. The deal was completed in 2012 and follows an agreement in October 2012. Singapore Airlines has placed three consecutive orders for the A380, making it
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Passengers flying with Cyprus Airways on their Airbus A321 aircraft will benefit from watching IFE on a newly installed enhanced definition IFE system. Airline Services has replaced the “Head End” Tape Player on Cyprus Airways’ Airbus 321s and installed ASL’s newly manufactured digital video player- AeroStream XP1. Cyprus Airways will see benefits as the AeroStream
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Dublin based global aircraft lessor, AWAS, reported that Marlin Dailey has been appointed Chief Commercial Officer, reporting to Raymond Sisson, President & CEO of AWAS. He will join AWAS in February 2013. In this new role Marlin will lead an integrated Sales, Trading and Market Development organisation within AWAS. Carter White continues in the role
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Embraer delivered 23 commercial and 53 business jets during the fourth quarter of 2012, thus closing out the year with 106 airplanes delivered to the airline market and 99 to executive aviation. At the end of the year, the firm order backlog stood at US$12.5bn. This backlog total includes a 20 E-Jets order (5 E175
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Boeing purchased a new building in Salt Lake County, Utah. Employees at the new site, located in West Jordan, will focus on fabrication of composite horizontal stabilizer components for the 787-9. The new site, located 20 miles from Boeing’s fabrication and assembly site in Salt Lake City, was purchased from Masco (MAS). Terms of the
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AJW Group is significantly increasing the size of its engine lease portfolio to service its fast growing presence in the engine lease market. A J Walter Leasing and A J Walter Aviation have recently added CF6-80C2 x 3, CFM56-3C1 x 5 and a PW4056-3 to the lease portfolio of PW2040 and CFM56 series engines. Firmly
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IFE Services reported that it is TAM Airlines’ new in-flight entertainment (IFE) provider. From March 2013, IFE Services will provide Brazil’s airline with a broad selection of top Hollywood, classic and Latin American movies as well as popular TV programmes and great music. Passengers will be able to enjoy the content on the audio visual
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