Bombardier’s CS100 program has been given a major boost with confirmation of a firm order for 75 aircraft from Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines. Though likely to be heavily discounted, the order at list price is valued at US$5.6bn. In addition, Delta also placed options on a further 50 CS100s, though it may choose to convert […]
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Airbus Group revenues were stable at €12.2bn (Q1 2015: €12.1bn). Despite lower deliveries of 125 aircraft (Q1 2015: 134 aircraft), revenues were stable at Commercial Aircraft supported by the strengthening average U.S. dollar rate. Helicopters’ revenues declined 10 percent, reflecting lower deliveries of 56 units (Q1 2015: 62 units) and an unfavourable mix. Group EBIT
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Air Côte D’Ivoire, the national airline of Ivory Coast based in Abidjan, has signed a firm order for two A320neo and two A320 aircraft. The agreement makes Air Côte D’Ivoire the first African airline to order the A320neo. The airline’s first purchase agreement directly with Airbus also makes Air Côte D’Ivoire a new customer. The
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Boeing and China Eastern Airlines finalized an order for 15 787-9 Dreamliners. The order, valued at nearly US$4bn at current list prices, strengthens China Eastern’s expanding long-haul fleet. China Eastern plans to operate the new 787-9s on routes between China, North America and Europe, bolstering its competitiveness in the international long-haul market.
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American Airlines Group has promoted Heather Garboden to Vice President – Financial Planning. In this role, she will be responsible for the airline’s capital and operating budget, long-range financial planning, forecasting systems and management of the company’s corporate purchasing department. She will report to Devon May, American’s Senior Vice President – Finance.
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In the first quarter of 2016, MTU Aero Engines AG generated revenues of €1,097.9m (1-3/15: €1,099.5m). The group’s operating profit was up 34% to €131.3 million (1-3/15: €97.7m). The EBIT margin was 12.0%, or 3.1 percentage points higher than for the same period in the previous year. Earnings after tax increased in line with operating
CTC Aviation has appointed former Head of Short Haul for British Airways, Robin Glover-Faure, to the position of Vice President, Airline Training. Robin will be responsible for working closely with both CTC Aviation and L-3 Link UK’s airline and industry partners to create customer-focused, next-generation pilot training solutions.
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Jeppesen, a part of Boeing Commercial Aviation Services, has entered into an agreement with BridgeNet International, a leading provider of airspace management and technology solutions. Jeppesen will provide its Total Airspace and Airport Modeler (TAAM) software to supplement BridgeNet’s visualization and simulation technology used in complex airspace operations and airport environments. Jeppesen’s TAAM solution is
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Embraer Commercial Aviation released during the Marrakech Air Show, in Morocco, its market outlook for Africa, which forecasts that the region will take delivery of 240 new jets in the 70 to 130-seat segment over the next 20 years. The 70 to 130-seat jet fleet in service is estimated to grow from the current 120
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FL Technics, a global provider of tailor-made aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul services, has completed a modification project for SmartLynx Airlines Estonia by installing USB charging sockets on the carrier’s Airbus A320 aircraft. FL Technics base maintenance specialists have installed brand new seating as well as conducted the process of setting up personal USB charging
