May 10, 2016

easyJet 6-month performance seen as robust, despite losses

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Compared to the same six-month period for the 2015 financial year when the company made a profit of £7.0 million, easyJet has reported losses this time around amounting to £24.0 million. Despite this, Carolyn McCall, easyJet Chief Executive said “easyJet has delivered a robust financial performance during the half year despite the well-publicised external events.” […]

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Air Canada and Biojet Supply Chain Initiative choose Montréal-Trudeau Airport for aviation biofuel project

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Air Canada reported that Canada’s Biojet Supply Chain Initiative (CBSCI) will be held at Montréal-Trudeau Airport. It is a three-year collaborative project with 14 stakeholder organizations to introduce 400,000 litres of sustainable aviation biofuel (biojet) into a shared fuel system. Previous Air Canada biofuel flights used biojet that was segregated from regular jet fuel and

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CTS Engines acquires 12 CF6-80 engines

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CTS Engines, a global leader for mature jet engine maintenance services, has completed the acquisition through an affiliate of 12 CF6-80 engines from a major U.S. carrier. The acquired engines include nine CF6-80A and three CF6-80C2A5 models. Additional terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The engines will be used as teardowns and short-term spares

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United posts April 2016 operational performance

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UAL’s April 2016 consolidated traffic decreased 1.9% and consolidated capacity decreased 0.9% versus April 2015. UAL’s April 2016 consolidated load factor decreased 0.9 points to 80.5% compared to April 2015.

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AAR expands PBH footprint in Europe

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AAR has expanded its power-by-the-hour (PBH) component inventory management and repair program in Europe. AAR signed a long-term contract with Spanish low cost airline Volotea, headquartered in Barcelona, to support its new fleet of A319s. AAR will manage the aircraft supply chain through its global warehouse network with a primary parts pool in Brussels, as

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AeroCentury earns US$434,000 in 1Q16

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AeroCentury, an independent aircraft leasing company, reported first quarter 2016 earnings of US$434,000 compared to US$752,000 for the first quarter of 2015 and US$3.1m for the fourth quarter of 2015. The earnings reported for the first and fourth quarters of 2015 included US$1.9m and US$6.3m, respectively, in pretax gains on the sale of assets. Average

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E190 makes Japan debut with Japan Airlines subsidiary J-AIR

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Embraer announced the debut of the E190 jet in Japan with J-AIR, subsidiary of leading carrier Japan Airlines. The inaugural revenue flight took place between Osaka (Itami Airport) and Kagoshima. The entry of the first E190 in J-AIR’s fleet brings the current number of E-Jets operating across Japan to 28.

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TEXL named first GE90 TRUEngine authorised MRO

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Taikoo Engine Services (Xiamen), a member of the HAECO Group, has become the first TRUEngine authorised MRO for the GE90 engine. “TEXL plays an important role in helping satisfy increasing demand for GE90 overhauls in one of the fastest-growing regions in the world,” said Kevin McAllister, President and CEO of GE Aviation, Services. “TEXL’s commitment

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ARGUS completes acquisition of Unmanned Safety Institute (USI)

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ARGUS International reported the acquisition of the Unmanned Safety Institute (USI) of Orlando, Florida, a privately held business that has carved out a recognized and respected position in the safety training, certification and management of unmanned aerial vehicles. The acquisition augments ARGUS’ global aviation safety presence in the airline, business aviation and rotary wing industry

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FAA approves Robinson R44 Cadet helicopter

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Robinson Helicopter Company received FAA certification for its two-place R44 Cadet helicopter. The Cadet’s airframe, rotor system, and power plant (Lycoming O-540-F1B5) are the same as the proven R44 Raven I. Where the Cadet differs is the rear seats have been removed providing ample cargo space, the maximum gross weight has been reduced to 2200

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easyJet 6-month performance seen as robust, despite losses

Air Canada and Biojet Supply Chain Initiative choose Montréal-Trudeau Airport for aviation biofuel project

CTS Engines acquires 12 CF6-80 engines

United posts April 2016 operational performance

AAR expands PBH footprint in Europe

AeroCentury earns US$434,000 in 1Q16

E190 makes Japan debut with Japan Airlines subsidiary J-AIR

TEXL named first GE90 TRUEngine authorised MRO

ARGUS completes acquisition of Unmanned Safety Institute (USI)

FAA approves Robinson R44 Cadet helicopter

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