Sale of French stake in Nice and Lyon airports attracts worldwide interest

Other News, Top Stories / Leave a Comment

A frenzy of interest has been created since the French government announced the country’s intention to relinquish its 60% stake in Nice Côte d’Azur and Lyon-Saint-Exupery airports. Interest is particularly keen owing to a continued increase in traffic and stakes in two of the country’s busiest airports will present investors with relatively stable assets in […]

Sale of French stake in Nice and Lyon airports attracts worldwide interest Read More »

Bombardier appoints new Senior Vice President and Chief Procurement Officer

People / Leave a Comment

Bombardier appointed Nico Buchholz as Senior Vice President and Chief Procurement Officer (CPO). In this new position, Mr. Buchholz will lead the Corporation’s supply chain activities and closely manage relations with suppliers across the global value chain. With his team, he will ensure that goods and services purchased by Bombardier’s four business segments meet the

Bombardier appoints new Senior Vice President and Chief Procurement Officer Read More »

A330-200 with increased range receives EASA certification

Aircraft & Engines, Top Stories / Leave a Comment

Airbus’ successful A330-200 has received EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency) certification for the new 242 tonne Maximum Take-Off Weight (MTOW) version, following certification in April 2015 (*) of the 242t A330-300. Certification from the US authorities (FAA) will follow. The range of the new A330-200 242t increases by up to 350 nautical miles/650 kilometres compared

A330-200 with increased range receives EASA certification Read More »

FAA selects P&W to develop advanced core-engine technologies for its CLEEN II program

Aircraft & Engines, MRO & Production / Leave a Comment

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced that Pratt & Whitney has been selected to participate in a program to develop and mature advanced core-engine technologies, primarily for engine compressor and turbine modules, to reduce fuel consumption and emissions, as part of the second phase of the FAA’s Continuous Lower Energy, Emissions and Noise (CLEEN II)

FAA selects P&W to develop advanced core-engine technologies for its CLEEN II program Read More »

Southwest Airlines reports August load factor of 85.4%

Traffic / Leave a Comment

Southwest Airlines reported its August traffic statistics with August traffic up 7.5% compared to August 2014 and a 7.6% increase in capacity. Load factor was 85.4%, compared with 85.5% in August 2014.

Southwest Airlines reports August load factor of 85.4% Read More »

Lockheed Martin plans to develop center for C-130J and LM-100J training

Military & Defense / Leave a Comment

Lockheed Martin is meeting the increasing global demand for C-130J military and LM-100J commercial flight training with a new International Training Center (ITC) to be located at the corporation’s Marietta, Georgia, Aeronautics facility. Featuring academic classroom space and simulator facilities to support the full spectrum of aircrew training, the center will support training needs including

Lockheed Martin plans to develop center for C-130J and LM-100J training Read More »

Waypoint Leasing closes US$200m inaugural capital markets financing

Financial / Leave a Comment

Independent global helicopter leasing company, Waypoint Leasing, has closed on the private placement of US$200m of senior secured notes, representing Waypoint’s inaugural capital markets financing. The senior secured notes have a maturity of seven years, split across three tranches, providing for both USD and EUR funding capacity on a delayed draw basis. The company will

Waypoint Leasing closes US$200m inaugural capital markets financing Read More »

Norwegian Avinor selects WAM from Saab

Other News / Leave a Comment

Defence and security company Saab has been selected by Avinor Air Navigation Services, Norway’s air navigation service provider, to deploy multilateration technology for air traffic surveillance coverage across all of Norway along with surface surveillance for Norwegian airports. Avinor’s NORWAM system will provide air traffic surveillance data to the ARTAS (advanced surveillance data system) tracker

Norwegian Avinor selects WAM from Saab Read More »

SAS publishes traffic figures for August 2015

Traffic / Leave a Comment

SAS reported that traffic for August 2015 was down 1.1%, while capacity for the month decreased 0.3%, compared to the same period in 2014. The load factor for August was 80.5%, down 0.7 points compared to the previous year.

SAS publishes traffic figures for August 2015 Read More »

Jet Aviation Basel expands completions production capacity to meet demand

MRO & Production, Top Stories / Leave a Comment

Jet Aviation Basel has recently signed an agreement with Basel Euroairport authorities to expand its Completions production capacity to meet rising demand for services. Jet Aviation Basel is expanding its production operation within its Completions Center where the company produces industry-renowned furniture aircraft interior components and integrated systems for corporate and VIP aircraft interiors. The

Jet Aviation Basel expands completions production capacity to meet demand Read More »