September 2, 2015

Rivals likely to benefit as more strikes loom at Lufthansa

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For an airline struggling to maintain its market share against stiff opposition, further strikes at Lufthansa could see it struggle further after a period of 18 months where numerous strikes have already cost it hundreds of millions of euros. Currently Vereinigung Cockpit (VC), which represents approximately 5,400 pilots at Lufthansa, has agreed to certain concessions […]

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Delta TechOps signs five-year MRO services agreement with WestJet Airlines

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Delta TechOps, Delta Air Lines’ maintenance division and Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) provider business, signed a new five-year agreement with WestJet Airlines. Delta TechOps will provide exclusive component maintenance-per-flight-hour support for WestJet’s four Boeing 767-300ER aircraft. The agreement will cover various aircraft component services for hydraulics, pneumatics, avionics, fuel and oil systems on the

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Boeing, PGZ to pursue broad aerospace and defense collaboration

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Boeing and Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa (PGZ), one of the largest defence groups in Europe, have signed a broad-based agreement outlining areas where Boeing and PGZ member companies may collaborate in support of the Technical Modernization Plan of the Polish Armed Forces. Boeing will access talent and innovation within Poland’s defense industry while cooperating with PGZ

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Alaska Air Group reports August 2015 operational results

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Alaska reported a 6.5% increase in traffic on a 7.2% increase in capacity compared to August 2014. Load factor decreased 0.5 points to 87.1%. Horizon reported a 2.9% increase in traffic on a 3.5 % increase in capacity compared to August 2014. Load factor decreased 0.5 points to 81.8%.

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Avolon delivers one new Airbus A320-200 aircraft to VivaAerobus

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Avolon, the international aircraft leasing company, delivered one new Airbus A320-200 aircraft to VivaAerobus. This latest delivery is the third of four aircraft due to deliver from Avolon to VivaAerobus.

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SEKO Logistics names Rick Lee Chief Operating Officer

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Rick Lee is SEKO Logistics’ new Chief Operating Officer – USA, joining SEKO from the leading multinational technology company, Avaya. Based in Chicago, he oversees SEKO’s Client Solution Group (CSG), operations and procedures, logistics infrastructure and procurement.

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U.S. Air Force selects Chromalloy for F108 gas turbine engine module repairs

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Chromalloy has been selected by the U.S. Air Force to provide repairs on low pressure turbine modules for the F108 aircraft engine fleet, in a contract valued at up to US$74m. The one-year agreement was contracted by the Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma and includes four one-year options for additional repairs. The contract covers

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FL Technics receives EASA Part 145 certificate for Sukhoi Superjet 100-95

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FL Technics, a global provider of one-stop-shop aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul services, announced the extension of its EASA Part 145 certificate by adding Sukhoi Superjet 100-95 aircraft type to its capabilities. From the 31st of August, 2015 onwards, FL Technics engineers are ready to offer both scheduled and unscheduled checks, defect rectification, minor component

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