Gogo, a leader of in-flight connectivity and a pioneer in wireless in-flight digital entertainment solutions, has received an STC from the FAA and certification from JCAB (Japanese Civil Aviation Bureau) to install its Ku-satellite based connectivity service on Japan Airlines’ 777-200 aircraft. The two certifications are key milestones that pave the way for launching service […]
Sjoerd Vollebregt has announced that he will step down as Chief Executive Officer of Fokker Technologies per April 1st, 2014. He will be succeeded by Hans Büthker, currently the Chief Operating Officer of the company.
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Eclipse Aerospace announced the first customer delivery of an Eclipse 550 Twin-Engine Jet in Albuquerque, N.M. following Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification. Eclipse Aerospace announced the start of production of the Eclipse 550 Jet at their Albuquerque facility in June of 2012. Since then, EAI has engaged in a major effort to validate and improve
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Aircastle announced it plans to offer an aggregate of $400m principal amount of its senior notes due 2021. Aircastle plans to use the net proceeds of the offering, together with cash on hand, to fund the repayment or redemption of its 9.75% senior notes due 2018. Goldman, Sachs & Co., BNP Paribas Securities Corp., Citigroup
Embraer Commercial Aviation rolled out the first E175 featuring a range of aerodynamic improvements that reduce fuel burn compared to the previous production aircraft. The modifications include the introduction of a new wingtip, systems optimization, and streamlining of aerodynamic surfaces. The aircraft was presented to Embraer employees at a ceremony at the company’s São José
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Indian low cost carrier SpiceJet announced the purchase of 42 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft powered by CFM International’s LEAP-1B engines. The engine order is valued at $1.1bn at list price. SpiceJet, a long-time CFM customer, currently operates a fleet of more than 40 CFM56-7B-powered Boeing Next-Generation 737-800 and 737-900ER aircraft.
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AeroCentury, an independent aircraft leasing company, reported its operating results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2013. The Company reported a net loss of $1.4m for the fourth quarter of 2013, compared to net income of $1.8m for the fourth quarter of 2012. However, for the year ended December 31, 2013, the
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TP Aerospace Leasing has been chosen by Danish cargo airline Star Air to provide a long-term B767 Wheel Flat Rate (WFR) program in support of its 12ea B767 aircraft currently in operation. Star Air, part of the A.P. Moller-Maersk Group is one of Europe’s premier cargo airlines. With TP Aerospace Leasing’s highly flexible, cost effective
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GE Capital Aviation Services Limited (GECAS) completed a purchase-and-leaseback transaction with Finnair for two Airbus A330-300 aircraft.
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