3 March 2016

Flood of Cuba scheduled flight applications received from US carriers

Subsequent to the recent agreement between the US and Cuba to resume scheduled flights between the two countries, the US government received applications from the four major US carriers and a number of smaller airlines on March 2, all seeking official authorization to fly non-stop services to Cuba. American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines […]

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Amaszonas signs ABACUS contract with Fokker for fleet of Bombardier CRJ200

Fokker Technologies, a division of GKN Aerospace and Amaszonas, located in Bolivia, has entered into a five year ABACUS program for its fleet of CRJ200 aircraft. As part of this support program, Fokker will exchange and repair all rotable components of Amaszonas’ CRJ200 fleet on a ‘Power-by-the-hour’ base. In 2015 Fokker extended their comprehensive rotable

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Air Inuit to be launch customer for Bombardier Q300 Freighter with large cargo door

Bombardier Commercial Aircraft and Air Inuit reported that they are working together on a passenger-to-freighter conversion for the Q300 turboprop aircraft. The freighter will include a large cargo door. Dorval, Québec-based Air Inuit, a long-time operator of Q300 aircraft has championed this modification and will be the launch customer for the conversion. In support of

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ATR appoints Giovanni Tramparulo new Chief Financial Officer

The ATR Assembly of Members has appointed Giovanni Tramparulo, as ATR’s new Chief Financial Officer. On the scope of his new position, he will be in charge of Controlling, Accounting & Treasury, Sales Financing, Credit & Risk Management and Internal Control. During his previous experience at ATR, among other positions he had been Chief Financial

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Waypoint Leasing signs multi-aircraft purchase and leaseback agreement with DRF Luftrettung

Waypoint Leasing (Ireland) has closed a multi-aircraft agreement with DRF Luftrettung (DRF), one of the largest non-profit air rescue services in Germany, for the purchase and leaseback of two Airbus H135P2 helicopters. Both helicopters will operate in Germany, supporting civilian emergency medical services (“EMS”). Dr. Hans Eyrich, CEO of DRF, said, “As we plan for

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Precision Aviation Controls now Honeywell approved for Pratt & Whitney PT6 series fuel accessory support

Precision Aviation Group has received formal approval from Honeywell to provide Maintenance Repair and Overhaul (MRO) services for various PT6A and PT6T Engine Accessories through its subsidiary Precision Aviation Controls (PAC). The capabilities have been added at PAG’s subsidiary Precision Aviation Controls (PAC), an FAA / EASA & ISO 9001 Approved Repair Station located in

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Rolls-Royce, Enstrom helicopter sign new 5-year agreement for M250 engine

Rolls-Royce and Enstrom Helicopter Corporation have signed a new agreement to provide Rolls-Royce M250 engines for the versatile 480B helicopter. The 480B is Enstrom’s flagship turbine helicopter, known for its combination of safety, stability, comfort and value. The five-seat aircraft serves as a military trainer, and is well suited for law enforcement, emergency medical and

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