Norwegian Air Shuttle may be down, but it is definitely not out after yet another setback in its attempt to introduce low-cost long-haul flights from Europe to America. US airlines and unions are adamant that if allowed to operate at projected levels, Norwegian will be responsible for lowering both wages and standards in the US […]
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Etihad Airways and Alitalia will offer enhanced connections between Abu Dhabi and three of Italy’s biggest cities next year, with combined double-daily flights to Milan and Rome, and a new daily service to Venice. The two airlines signed a major codeshare expansion, which subject to government approval, will result in Etihad Airways placing its ‘EY’
AerData, the provider of lease management, records management and engine fleet planning software announced that Elix Aviation Capital Limited, the turboprop leasing specialist has selected AerData’s CMS software. AerData’s Corporate Management System (CMS) is an industry leading platform that supports all business processes in aircraft leasing and asset management. Commenting on the announcement, Mark Nieuwendijk,
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Fokker signed an agreement in principle with Lockheed Martin for the delivery of the drag chute fairing assembly for Lockheed Martin’s F-35 Lightning II. The drag chute fairing assembly is a composite /metal construction that enables the F-35 Lightning II to release the drag chute. Drag chutes are used for fighter aircraft that operate from
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Copa Holdings posted financial results for the third quarter of 2014. Net income of US$66.0m for 3Q14, excluding special items, Copa Holdings would have reported an adjusted net income of US$99.8m, a 14.1% decrease from adjusted net income of US$116.2m for 3Q13. Operating income for 3Q14 came in at US$111.1m, a 24.7% decrease from operating
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Héroux-Devtek, a leading Canadian manufacturer of aerospace products, today reported its results for the second quarter of fiscal 2015 ended September 30, 2014. Results include the contribution of APPH Limited and APPH Wichita Inc. (collectively “APPH”), acquired on February 3, 2014. Consolidated sales grew 49.1% to CA$84.1m, up from CA$56.4m in the second quarter of
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GA Telesis (UK) has purchased six Airbus A321s (CFM56-5B) last operated by Alitalia. GA Telesis has taken delivery of the first aircraft, MSN 434, and the remaining aircraft will be delivered through the end of 2014 and subsequently remarketed by the GA Telesis Asset Transaction Group (ATG). The first aircraft was delivered to Kemble, United
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The airberlin group has equipped the first two aircraft in its fleet with the new ‘airberlin connect’ Wi-Fi service. The two Airbus A320, registered D-ABNJ and OE-LEL, now boast a Wi-Fi system from Panasonic Avionics Corporation, so passengers can access the internet with their own smartphone, tablet or laptop during the flight. In addition, passengers
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GKN Aerospace is to lead a challenging 13-partner, 27 month, GB£30m future wing research programme, backed by the UK’s Aerospace Technology Institute (ATI). The VIEWS (Validation and Integration of Manufacturing Enablers for Future Wing Structures) programme will bring promising wing design, manufacture and assembly technologies near to market readiness, whilst selecting some novel technologies for
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Intrepid Aviation announced the financing of one Airbus A330-300 on lease to China Airlines. The aircraft was purchased with cash earlier this year. Credit Agricole CIB and CIC are the long-term lenders in this transaction. Intrepid Aviation is a privately held commercial aircraft lessor, which owns commercial aircraft leased to airline operators worldwide. Intrepid Aviation
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