It was back in August 2012 that Russia’s United Aircraft Corporation (UAC), the manufacturer of the Sukhoi Superjet, announced its plans to build a new airliner intended to bridge the gap between the Superjet and the larger MS-21 airliner which was then in development. At the time, UAC had orders for 300 civil aircraft and […]
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The new Eurowings will have its first base outside Germany in Vienna. Following close consultation with Austrian Airlines and at the carrier’s own request, two Airbus A320 aircraft are to be stationed there initially, offering point-to-point connections on European routes. The aircraft are to fly in the colors of the new Eurowings. It is planned
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The A350 MSN2, one of Airbus’ five A350 XWB test aircraft, has landed at Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas airport on February 19th for the first time, to demonstrate its all new features to Iberia, the Madrid airport authorities and the media. Iberia has eight A350-900s on order.The A350 XWB is an efficient medium-capacity long-range wide-body aircraft.
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On February 19th, 2015 Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Company and Bishwo Airways signed a Letter of Intent for the delivery of the Sukhoi Superjet 100 aircraft. It is expected that further consultations will result in a contract for five Sukhoi Superjet 100 (SSJ100) aircraft. The aircraft shall have a two-class layout for 93 passengers. In accordance
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MBA Aircraft Solutions has successfully completed the sale of one Boeing 757-200 aircraft under management to a North American entity.
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Aircastle reported total revenues for the fourth quarter were US$238.3m, an increase of US$46.3m, or 24% from the previous year, driven by higher maintenance revenues of US$27.6m reflecting the early return of several aircraft on lease with Russia-based airlines and higher lease rentals of US$8.9m. Adjusted EBITDA for the fourth quarter was US$233.2m, up US$37.2m,
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Lockheed Martin has appointed Rodney A. Makoske, to senior vice president, Corporate Engineering, Technology, and Operations and a corporate officer, and Dana (Keoki) Jackson as vice president and chief technology officer (CTO). Both appointments are effective immediately and follow the retirement of Ray Johnson on February 1st, 2015.
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has appointed Ulf Hüttmeyer as its Senior Vice President Finance Equity Partners, effective April 1st, 2015. Mr Hüttmeyer joins the Abu Dhabi-based airline from airberlin where he held the position of Chief Financial Officer for the past nine years. Mr Hüttmeyer was one of the
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Gulf Air, the Kingdom of Bahrain’s national carrier, and Lufthansa Technik AG have early extended their existing cooperation in landing gear overhaul for the airline’s Airbus A320, A321 and A330 fleet. The new contract, which commenced in February 2015, will end in December 2020. The contract comprises landing gear overhaul and exchange for complete shipsets.
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Chameleon Products, a specialist interior supplier and Flying Service, a UK based Aircraft seat manufacturer, who have been producing seats for over 50 years, have collaborated to produce a new economy seat called ESP. The ESP (Extendable Seat Product) converts from a standard economy seat into a lounger seat which enables passengers to lie flat
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