October 29, 2013

Airbus launches Sharklet retrofit for in-service A320 Family aircraft

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Airbus has launched the Sharklet retrofit programme for in-service A320 Family aircraft. This option will be available in 2015. Operators of older in-service A320 Family aircraft will thus be able to benefit from the significant cost savings and performance improvements which the Sharklets are already delivering on new-build aircraft. This retrofit includes reinforcing the wing […]

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Macquarie Rotorcraft Leasing contracts to acquire two S-92A and two S-76D Sikorsky helicopters

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Macquarie Rotorcraft Leasing, the helicopter operating leasing business of Macquarie Group, has contracted to acquire two S-92A and two S-76D helicopters from Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. along with an unspecified number of options to acquire additional aircraft. The four new helicopters will be configured initially for the oil and gas service markets. With its proven performance

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JetBlue reports third quarter revenues of $1.4bn

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JetBlue reported record third quarter operating revenues of $1.4bn. Revenue passenger miles for the third quarter increased 5.4% to 9.56bn on a capacity increase of 5.1%, resulting in a third quarter load factor of 85.0%, an increase of 0.2 points year over year. Operating expenses for the quarter increased 8.1%, or $95m, over the prior

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Boeing continues to improve 737 MAX performance

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The Boeing 737 MAX program continues to make steady development progress since reaching Firm Configuration on the 737 MAX 8 in July. Engineers have completed an assessment of the airplane’s performance confirming an additional 1 percent fuel-efficiency improvement over the 13% already promised to customers. “Program and airplane performance just continues to improve,” said Keith

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IAM members ratify contracts at United Airlines

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After more than four years of negotiations, a merger of three airlines and numerous representation elections, the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) announced members at United Airlines ratified agreements covering approximately 30,000 fleet service, passenger service and stockroom employees. With over 65% participation, each contract was approved by more than 70% of

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Waypoint Leasing adds Oliver Althoff to Management Team

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Waypoint Leasing (Ireland) Limited, a leading global helicopter leasing company, reported that Oliver Althoff, former Director of Transportation Lending at CIT Group, will join Waypoint as Managing Director of Capital Markets & Treasury, effective November 11, 2013. Mr. Althoff will be responsible for leading the development and execution of Waypoint’s debt financing strategy and the

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JetBlue places order for 15 A321ceo and 20 A321neo aircraft

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JetBlue will optimize its EMBRAER 190 fleet to approximately 60 aircraft in the near term. “While the E190 is critical to our continued success in Boston and San Juan, we are now at the point where our network growth calls for larger gauge aircraft,” Mr. Barger said. “In addition to allowing us to more cost-effectively

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Dallas Aeronautical Services breaks ground on new 50,400 ft² facility

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Dallas Aeronautical Services (DAS) announced the construction of a new facility in Cedar Hill, Texas. The all new 50,400 ft² facility will span over three acres of land and is being constructed in Cedar Hill’s High Meadows Industrial Park. Target completion date for the project is first quarter of 2014. DAS currently operates from five

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Werner Aero Services awarded repair management contract with US Department of Commerce

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Werner Aero Services released that its Asset Management unit has been awarded a multi-year contract with the U.S. Department of Commerce to manage the overhaul of P3 aircraft components.

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GECAS continues Africa expansion with new office in Kenya

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GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS), the commercial aircraft leasing and financing arm of GE, announced the opening of a new office in Nairobi, Kenya, to serve airline customers in eastern Africa. This is GECAS’ third African office after Accra, Ghana, and Cape Town, South Africa, opened in 2011. The Cape Town office serves customers in

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Airbus launches Sharklet retrofit for in-service A320 Family aircraft

Macquarie Rotorcraft Leasing contracts to acquire two S-92A and two S-76D Sikorsky helicopters

JetBlue reports third quarter revenues of $1.4bn

Boeing continues to improve 737 MAX performance

IAM members ratify contracts at United Airlines

Waypoint Leasing adds Oliver Althoff to Management Team

JetBlue places order for 15 A321ceo and 20 A321neo aircraft

Dallas Aeronautical Services breaks ground on new 50,400 ft² facility

Werner Aero Services awarded repair management contract with US Department of Commerce

GECAS continues Africa expansion with new office in Kenya

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