Airbus’ A350 XWB MSN3 development aircraft with a team of 48 Airbus specialists have arrived at Iqaluit, Canada for several days of cold weather trials. The various tests for the aircraft its engines and its systems include a ‘cold soak’ down to minus double-digit temperatures. The scope of the trials include: APU and engine starts […]
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For the fourth quarter 2013, AAG reported a GAAP net loss of $2.0bn, which includes $2.4bn of net special charges. This compares to a net profit of $262m, which includes $350m of net special credits in the fourth quarter 2012. AAG’s GAAP financial results include the results for US Airways only for the period from
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Air Transat has ordered Split Scimitar Winglets for its fleet of Boeing Next Generation 737-800 aircraft. APB’s newest program is the culmination of a five year design effort using the latest computational fluid dynamic technology to redefine the aerodynamics of the Blended Winglet into an all-new Split Scimitar Winglet. The unique feature of the Split
Mexican airline Interjet confirmed to have achieved all the necessary Authority approvals to fly the SSJ100 on routes from Mexico to North America, planning to serve new US destinations in the next months. “This is another brilliant achievement for Interjet and for the SSJ100. As promised, we are opening new routes taking advantage of the
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GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS) delivered two new leased Boeing 737-800 aircraft to China Southern Airlines. These are the first of 10 new Boeing 737-800s scheduled for delivery in 2014 on lease from GECAS as part of the airline’s fleet renewal program. The 10 aircraft come from GECAS’ existing order book with Boeing.
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Air Seychelles reported the appointment of Manoj Papa as its new Chief Executive Officer. He succeeds Cramer Ball, who has tendered his resignation. Mr Papa joins from South African Airways, where he held the position of Acting General Manager Commercial, overseeing the entire commercial portfolio for the airline. As part of this, he was also
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