Copa Airlines announced an order for 122 CFM LEAP-1B engines to power 61 Boeing 737 MAX 8 & 9 aircraft. The engine order is valued at more than US$1.6 billion at list price. Copa Airlines first became a CFM customer in 1999 with an order for eight CFM56-7B-powered 737s and today operates a fleet of […]
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Air France’s regional subsidiary HOP! is bolstering its fleet with the introduction of the first of five new-generation ATR 72-600s as part of an agreement with the Danish lessor Nordic Aviation Capital (NAC). The new aircraft will join HOP!’s 24-strong ATR fleet, with the remaining aircraft expected to be delivered before the end of this
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STG Aerospace, a world-leading pioneer in aircraft lighting technologies, has established an official presence in China with the launch of a Wholly Foreign Owned Enterprise (WFOE), STG Aerospace (China), based in Shanghai. This new initiative is a reflection of the importance of China as a market for STG Aerospace. According to a recent IATA report,
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The new dedicated Airline Services Interiors business, one of three distinct divisions under a new streamlined structure to be unveiled by Airline Services next week at Aircraft Interiors Expo, has completed the in-flight entertainment system retrofit programme for Economy class seats on 13 Boeing 747 and 18 Airbus A340 aircraft operated by Lufthansa. Airline Services
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Rockwell Collins reported that Craig Elliott has been named vice president, Airline Cabin Sales and Marketing. Most recently, Elliott served as senior director of Airline Sales at Rockwell Collins, working with airlines throughout the world to equip their fleets with the latest avionics and IFE systems. In his new role, Elliott will lead a sales
In March, Finnair’s overall capacity grew by 3.8% and traffic grew by 3.5% year‐on‐year. Passenger load factor was 78.9% down 0.2 points compared to March 2014.
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In March, Finnair’s overall capacity grew by 3.8% and traffic grew by 3.5% year‐on‐year. Passenger load factor was 78.9% down 0.2 points compared to March 2014. IAG reported March 2015 traffic increase of 7.4% compared to the previous year, while capacity rose by 4.6%. The load factor for March was up 1.9 points to 79.5%.
Boeing has acquired 2d3 Sensing, a wholly owned subsidiary of OMG plc specializing in motion imagery processing of critical intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance data generated from aerial platforms. 2d3 Sensing’s software and services are used by the U.S. Air Force and other government and commercial customers. Their products can be found on the ScanEagle and
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Aeronautical Engineers (AEI) has delivered the 50th B737-400SF 11 pallet position freighter conversion. The aircraft built in 1992 (MSN 26437) is a high gross weight B737-400 and was delivered to Ypsilanti, Michigan based Kalitta Charters. This represents an important milestone in AEI’s freighter conversion history. Orders continue to remain strong as AEI has another 15
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On behalf of a U.S. based investor, SkyWorks Leasing has arranged the sale of two B737-800 aircraft (s/n 28770 and 28771) to Florida-based Aviator Capital. The aircraft are on lease to United Airlines until 2018. SkyWorks Leasing LLC is a leading independent aircraft remarketing firm and provides turn-key third party portfolio asset management, remarketing and
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