21 July 2015

Avcorp Industries to acquire Hitco Carbon Composites business

Avcorp Industries has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the US-based composite aerostructures division of a subsidiary of Frankfurt -listed SGL Carbon SE (SGL). The transaction will significantly expand the capabilities of Avcorp in composites and offer a strong platform to grow the profitability of the business. Pursuant to the agreement, Avcorp will purchase […]

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Relatives of victims of Germanwings crash call for clearer apology

The parents of the 18 schoolchildren who were killed, along with their teachers, in the Germanwings crash back on March 24th have issued a letter through their solicitors, Elmar Giemulla, requesting an apology from Germanwings over the death of their children. They have made it clear they all felt their children might still be alive

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Hawaiian Holdings plans to expand cargo service with purchase of three ATR 72 aircraft

Hawaiian Holdings. parent of Hawaiian Airlines, reported plans to acquire three ATR 72 turboprop aircraft in an all-cargo configuration to expand its interisland shipping services. The new operation will launch in the first half of 2016, starting with flights between Honolulu International Airport (HNL) and Kona International Airport (KOA), Kahului Airport (OGG), Līhuʻe Airport (LIH)

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Esterline completes divestiture of Pacific Aerospace & Electronics

Esterline Corporation, a leading specialty manufacturer serving global aerospace and defense markets, has completed the sale of its Pacific Aerospace & Electronics (PA&E) subsidiary, based in Wenatchee, Wash., to an affiliate of ShoreView Industries, a Minneapolis-based private equity firm. PA&E produces electronics packaging and connector products as well as machining and sealing processes to protect

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Avolon delivers an Airbus A320-200 to Thai AirAsia

Avolon, the international aircraft leasing company, announced the delivery of an Airbus A320-200 aircraft to Thai AirAsia. This delivery is Avolon’s first aircraft directly on lease to Thai AirAsia. Furthermore, Avolon delivered one Boeing 737-800 aircraft to Hainan Airlines. This is Avolon’s second aircraft on lease to Hainan Airlines.

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Lufthansa Technik Puerto Rico starts operations

On July 21st, Lufthansa Technik’s new facility in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico has started operations with its first overhaul line on time. Just 11 months after ground-breaking in August 2014 the first Airbus A320 from US-carrier Spirit Airlines arrived for a C-Check. Lufthansa Technik Puerto Rico (LTPR) is FAA Part 145 and EASA Part 145 approved.

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EVA orders GE90-powered Boeing 777 Freighter aircraft with OnPoint agreement

EVA Airways confirmed an order for five GE90-115B-powered Boeing 777 Freighter and signed a 12-year OnPoint solution agreement for the maintenance, repair and overhaul that covers these GE90 engines. The engine order and OnPoint solution agreement are valued at more than US$750m at list price over the life of the agreement. Aircraft delivery will begin

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Thomas Global Systems joins Regional Aviation Association of Australia

Thomas Global Systems, a leader in the design, production and support of innovative electronic systems solutions for aerospace and defence applications, announced membership with the Regional Aviation Association of Australia (RAAA). The RAAA was formed in 1980 to protect, represent and promote the combined interests of regional aviation throughout Australia and its regional airline members.

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