Luxair, the national airline of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, has placed a firm order for a Q400 NextGen turboprop airliner and has also taken an option for an additional Q400 NextGen aircraft. The airline currently operates a fleet of six Q400 and Q400 NextGen aircraft. Based on the list price of the Q400 NextGen […]
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Airbus is set to develop its presence in Malaysia with the expansion of its joint venture maintenance unit Sepang Aircraft Engineering (SAE) and the establishment of a new Airbus Customer Services Centre. The developments are the first in a series of projects that will see the manufacturer increase its footprint in the fast-growing South East
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On June 25th, 2013, SAS and Airbus signed a Memorandum of Understanding for the order of 12 new long haul aircraft. On October 3rd, SAS and Airbus have signed the final long haul aircraft order agreement, comprising 4 A330-300 Enhanced and 8 A350-900 plus 6 options for A350-900. The Airbus A330 will be delivered 2015/16
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Alaska reported a 4.3% increase in traffic on a 5.9% increase in capacity compared to September 2012. This resulted in a 1.2 point decrease in load factor to 82.8%. Horizon reported a 3.8% increase in September traffic on flat capacity compared to September 2012. This resulted in a 2.9 point increase in load factor to
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US Airways Group released its September 2013 traffic results. Traffic for the month was up 3.5% versus September 2012, while mainline capacity was up 3.8% versus September 2012. Mainline passenger load factor was 84.1% for the month of September, down 0.3 points versus September 2012.
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Nordic Aviation Capital A/S signed an agreement for a long-term Fleet Management Programme with Pratt & Whitney Canada, in support of their P&WC powered aircraft. Nordic Aviation Capital continually strives to develop creative business solutions to support its clients and assist them to manage costs and maintain profitability. “In partnering with Pratt and Whitney Canada
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GE Aviation received firm orders for more than 350 CF34 engines since December 2012. CF34-powered aircraft orders include: · Seven firm E190 orders from Conviasa (June), · 40 firm E175 orders from SkyWest (May), · 30 firm E175 orders from United Airlines (April), · 47 firm E175 orders from Republic Airways (January), · Five E175
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Garuda Indonesia and ICBC Financial Leasing signed an agreement for aircraft financing. The agreement features a “sale and lease back” plan for Garuda Indonesia’s five Boeing 777-300ER and an “operating lease” plan for ICBC Financial Leasing’s six Airbus 320-200 for Citilink, valued at US$1.7bn. Garuda Indonesia will receive the five Boeing 777-300ER in May 2014
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WestJet reported September 2013 traffic results with a load factor of 76.6%. Traffic increased 5.7% year over year, and capacity grew 9.2% over the same period. The airline flew 4.9 million guests in the third quarter, a year-over-year increase of 7.1%.
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Guernsey-based regional carrier Aurigny Air Services has signed a firm contract with Embraer for one E195 jet. Delivery is scheduled in the first semester of 2014. The E195 is the first jet aircraft to be added to the Aurigny Air Services fleet. The airline currently flies turboprops on six daily frequencies on its principal route
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