October 13, 2014

Embraer goes from strength to strength with new Melbourne, Fla. Legacy 450 & 500 complex

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Just a few weeks after Embraer received regulatory approval for its medium-sized Legacy 500 business jet, the Brazilian company broke ground on the construction of its Legacy 500 and Legacy 450 assembly complex in Melbourne, Florida. The 236,000 ft² premises should be operational by 2016 and will feature four new buildings. These will include an […]

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Airbus Group amends and extends €3bn credit facility

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Airbus Group N.V. has successfully signed an amended and extended €3bn revolving syndicated credit facility, in a move designed to benefit from the current favourable loan market conditions. The facility, which was amended and restated on October 10th, 2014, has a maturity of five years plus two one-year extension options and carries an opening margin

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Garuda Indonesia signs order for 50 737 MAX 8s

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Boeing and Garuda Indonesia announced an order for 50 737 MAX 8s, valued at $4.9bn at current list prices. The flag carrier of Indonesia will purchase 46 737 MAX 8s and will convert existing orders for four Next-Generation 737-800s to 737 MAX 8s. The order was previously accounted for on Boeing’s Orders and Deliveries Web

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VietJetAir’s first A320 on order from Airbus enters final assembly

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Final assembly of VietJetAir’s first A320 on order from Airbus is now underway in Toulouse, France. This is the first of up to 100 of the best-selling single aisle aircraft that will be acquired by the airline under a deal finalised in February this year. The acquisition plan covers firm orders with Airbus for 63

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China Aviation Supplies (CAS) opts for 70 A320 Family aircraft

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China Aviation Supplies Holding Company (CAS) and Airbus have signed a General Terms Agreement (GTA) for the purchase of a total of 70 Airbus A320 Family aircraft, reflecting the strong demand from Chinese carriers for the leading Airbus single-aisle Family for domestic, low cost, regional and international operations.

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Finnair Board of Directors approves incentive plan for pilots

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The Finnair Board of Directors has approved a one-off long-term incentive plan for Finnair pilots. The plan is a part of the savings agreement between Finnair and the Finnish Air Line Pilots’ Association (SLL) that brings Finnair €17m in permanent annual savings. The savings agreement was contingent on the realization of the incentive plan. The

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European Union requests meeting on Norwegian Air International's DOT application

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The European Commission requested a meeting between the European Union and the United States to discuss Norwegian Air International’s pending application for a foreign air carrier permit before the U.S. Department of Transportation. The extraordinary meeting, which is being requested by the Commission on behalf of the European Union as a party to the U.S-EU

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Heli-One Poland completes first G-Check overhaul of ‘Heavy’ aircraft

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Customers in Europe and the Middle East who operate large-capacity, long-range “heavy” helicopters now have a convenient, highly skilled option for major refurbishments of their aircraft. Heli-One Poland recently completed its first G-Check inspection, of an Airbus Helicopter Super Puma AS322L aircraft, for CHC Helicopter, Heli-One’s parent company and now is extending that service to

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GE Capital Aviation Services to acquire Milestone Aviation Group

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GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS), the aircraft leasing unit of GE signed an agreement to acquire Milestone Aviation Group, the Dublin-based helicopter lessor, for $1.775 bn. The acquisition is in line with GE Capital’s strategic plan of growing and enhancing value in core areas aligned with GE’s industrial domains including energy, aviation, oil & gas

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Precision Aircraft Solutions completes conversion for Blue Dart

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Precision Aircraft Solutions has finished the conversion of MSN 28718, a 757, for DHL affiliate Blue Dart Aviation. The aircraft was modified at TAECO in Xiamen, PRC, and will fly in India. The weight upgraded (high payload) freighter represents the fifth 757-200PCF to join the Bluedart fleet. DHL global network air providers currently operate 15

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Embraer goes from strength to strength with new Melbourne, Fla. Legacy 450 & 500 complex

Airbus Group amends and extends €3bn credit facility

Garuda Indonesia signs order for 50 737 MAX 8s

VietJetAir’s first A320 on order from Airbus enters final assembly

China Aviation Supplies (CAS) opts for 70 A320 Family aircraft

Finnair Board of Directors approves incentive plan for pilots

European Union requests meeting on Norwegian Air International's DOT application

Heli-One Poland completes first G-Check overhaul of ‘Heavy’ aircraft

GE Capital Aviation Services to acquire Milestone Aviation Group

Precision Aircraft Solutions completes conversion for Blue Dart

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