Not since 1978 have there been daytime flights between Japan and the USA. However, as a result of in-depth talks between the Japanese and US governments it has been announced from Tokyo that daytime flights from Haneda, the closest airport to Tokyo, will commence by fall this year. Currently, U.S. airlines have four slot pairs […]
Air France-KLM posted a profit of €118m for the full year 2015, compared to a loss of €225m for the previous year. Turnover was €26.1bn, up 4.6% compared to €24.9bn in 2014. Fourth quarter 2015 results were affected by the November terrorist attacks in Paris, which were estimated to have cost Air France-KLM €120m, as
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Air Canada said that it has agreed to have its C Series airframe heavy maintenance work performed in Quebec by a recognized maintenance provider for a minimum of 20 years from first delivery in 2019. It is expected that Air Canada’s commitment in this regard will help establish a Centre of Excellence for C Series
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China Airlines signed a 15-year OnPoint materials solution agreement with GE Aviation for the airline’s fleet of CF6-80E engines, powering its Airbus A330 fleet. Under terms of the agreement, GE will supply material, including new parts, component repairs and used serviceable material to the airline for use in the overhaul of its CF6-80E engines. In
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The United States Marine Corps (USMC) Reserve has selected Universal Avionics MFD-640 Multi-Function Display for their fleet of KC-130T aircraft. The contract for 32 displays was awarded to Aero Dynamix by the Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Maryland. Aero Dynamix will modify the displays for Night Vision Imaging System (NVIS) compatibility and deliver to
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MTU Maintenance has won another customer for the maintenance of the largest commercial aircraft engine, the GE90. The company has signed an exclusive agreement with South American LATAM Airlines Group SA, Latin America’s largest airline. MTU Maintenance will be responsible for the maintenance of a portion of the airline’s GE90-110 engines which are operated on
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Aircastle has reported that it formed an aircraft leasing joint venture with IBJ Leasing (IBJL), a Japanese general leasing company which is part of Mizuho Financial Group. The joint venture, which will be serviced by Aircastle, will target investments in newer narrow-body aircraft leased to premier airlines. It is expected the joint venture will purchase
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China Aircraft Leasing Group has signed a definitive agreement for the V2500 engine to power 8 firm plus 15 option A320ceo family aircraft of the aircraft that CALC have on order. This deal was originally announced as a Memorandum of Understanding at the 2015 Paris Air Show. Deliveries occur in 2016 and 2017.
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Garuda Indonesia Group and Airbus signed a Memorandum of Partnership covering enhanced Maintenance Training support to GMF AeroAsia, the maintenance and repair subsidiary of Garuda Indonesia, and a plan to study together a revitalisation plan for the Garuda Indonesia Airbus fleet. Since the signature of an agreement for Maintenance Training Collaboration in 2011, GMF AeroAsia
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Batam Aero Technik and Lufthansa Technik AERO Alzey (LTAA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding during the Singapore Airshow about their intention to cooperate in the area of PW127M engine MRO in the future. Batam Aero Technik is the technical arm of the Lion Air Group which operates worldwide the biggest fleet of ATR aircraft
