October 9, 2015

Flight plan data to be exchanged between Europe, the Middle East and Brazil

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Eurocontraol has successfully signed two agreements to exchange flight plan data. The first is with the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the second is with the Department of Airspace Control (DECEA) of Brazil; both were signed at the ATC Global 2015 exhibition in Dubai and held between the […]

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AAR signs MOU to take part in FAA Aviation Safety Action Program (ASAP)

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AAR has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Federal Aviation Administration of South Florida FSDO-19 to take part in its Aviation Safety Action Program (ASAP). Under ASAP, maintenance technicians at the Company’s aircraft repair facility in Miami are encouraged to voluntarily disclose potential safety issues that come to their attention. The goal is

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Lufthansa Technik delivers first of three VVIP Boeing 747-8 aircraft

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Following a completion period that lasted more than two years, Lufthansa Technik’s Completion Center in Hamburg has returned the first of three Boeing 747-8s currently being converted by the company back to an undisclosed customer. This project was one of the most complex undertaken by Lufthansa Technik in its long history of completions owing to

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American Airlines Group reports record September traffic

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American Airlines Group’s traffic was up 7.2% versus September 2014. Total capacity was up 3.7% versus September 2014 and the load factor was 82.7%, up 2.7 points versus September 2014.

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Rolls-Royce announces TotalCare Flex agreement with bmi regional

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Rolls-Royce has signed a TotalCare Flex agreement, with bmi regional, for 17 Embraer 145 aircraft powered by AE 3007 engines. The agreement marks a new milestone for TotalCare Flex, designed for owners and operators of mature engines, as it is the first deal signed with a regional aircraft operator. The new service builds on the

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Frontier Airlines takes delivery of its first A321

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Frontier Airlines, headquartered in Denver, Colorado, USA has taken delivery of the first Airbus A321 to join its fleet. In the last year, the airline has placed firm orders for 19 A321s, reflecting its market strength and the need for the largest Airbus A320 Family member. All 19 A321s are the current engine option (ceo)

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United reports September 2015 operational performance

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UAL’s September 2015 consolidated traffic increased 1.4% and consolidated capacity increased 1.4% versus September 2014. UAL’s September 2015 consolidated load factor was 82.9%, unchanged compared to September 2014.

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Alcoa reports third quarter 2015 profit

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Lightweight metals Alcoa reported a third quarter profit as its value-add and upstream portfolios delivered solid results in the face of strong market and currency headwinds. Alcoa has been transforming by building its value-add portfolio for profitable growth and creating a globally competitive upstream business. The Company’s successful multi-year transformation will culminate with the launch

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