August 21, 2014

Bombardier appoints new President of Aerostructures & Engineering Services

Bombardier announced the appointment of Jean Séguin as President, Bombardier Aerostructures & Engineering Services. In his new functions, Mr. Séguin will oversee the activities of this new business segment specializing in the design and development of complex composite and metallic aerostructures. He will report directly to Pierre Beaudoin, President and Chief Executive Officer, Bombardier.

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Mountain Aviation acquired by private investors

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Mountain Aviation has been acquired by a private investment group seeking to develop the company’s strong position in the turboprop and jet charter market. With the close of this acquisition, Mountain will maintain its industry leading position in the Rocky Mountain region while growing its customer base and core markets. The company will continue to

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Lufthansa Technik Logistik Services opens new facility in Shenzhen

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Lufthansa Technik Logistik Services (LTLS), a specialist in aviation logistics, has opened a new facility in the Chinese city of Shenzhen. With this step, the company has laid a foundation that will enable it to ensure more direct service to the growing Chinese market in the future. The new facility is located at the site

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Columbia Helicopters opens military helicopter maintenance center

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Columbia Helicopters, a member of the American Helicopter Services And Aerial Firefighting Association (AHSAFA), has opened a new facility which will be totally focused on the maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) of military helicopters. The 16,000 ft² building, located at the company’s headquarters and maintenance complex at Aurora (Oregon) State Airport, will be capable of

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GECAS completes purchase and leaseback of Airbus A330-300 with Philippine Airlines

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GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS) announced completion of a purchase-and-leaseback transaction with Philippine Airlines involving a new Airbus A330-300 aircraft.

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Graham Partners acquires independent aircraft tire specialist Desser

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Graham Partners, a private investment firm focused on investing in businesses with advanced industrial technologies, innovative product offerings, and strong growth potential, announced its majority investment in Desser Tire & Rubber Company and affiliated companies, Aero Wheel & Brake Service Corporation and Cee Bailey’s Aircraft Plastics (collectively, “Desser”). Desser is primarily a leading supplier of

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Colibri Aircraft successful in Eastern Europe

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As a strategic move to meet the increasing demand for aircraft brokerage and asset consultancy in Central and Eastern Europe, Colibri Aircraft decided to open an office in Bratislava, Slovakia. The new office is headed by Marian Jancarik, the Senior Aircraft Broker and Asset Advisor. Colibri Aircraft specializes in the worldwide marketing, resale and purchase

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Precision Aircraft Solutions begins ninth 757 Freighter conversion for SF Airlines

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Precision Aircraft Solutions announces its ninth SF Airlines input. The Precision conversion, a 757-200 passenger-to-freighter conversion, will be delivered by year’s end. The Chinese cargo airline has been working with Precision since 2009. The SF Airlines conversion marks the 45th overall for the Precision organization to date. The project is being completed at Air China

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