17 May 2016

Embraer voices concerns over Bombardier sale of 75 jets to Delta

There is a long-standing history of disputes between Embraer in Brazil and Bombardier in Canada over state subsidies, so it is perhaps no surprise that Embraer has questioned the sale of 75 Bombardier C-Series jets to Delta Airlines in a hotly contested market sector in which Embraer is represented by their E-Jets. The head of […]

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American Airlines receives first U.S.-produced Airbus aircraft

The first delivery of an A321 aircraft from the Airbus U.S. Manufacturing Facility to American Airlines took place on May 17, in Mobile, Alabama. On hand for the occasion were executives from Airbus and American Airlines and representatives of the more than 350 employees at the facility. Airbus anticipates delivering four aircraft per month from

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Liebherr-Aerospace delivers first system to Hafei-Harbin Helicopters

Liebherr-Aerospace has delivered its first cooling system to the Chinese manufacturer Hafei-Harbin (AVIC Group) to equip the helicopter program AC312E. The cooling system which is part of the air management system was shipped from Liebherr-Aerospace Toulouse SAS, based in Toulouse (France), to Hafei-Harbin’s final assembly line in Harbin, in the North of China. Liebherr-Aerospace Toulouse

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Netjets Europe signs partnership agreement with London Heliport

NetJets Europe – a Berkshire Hathaway-affiliated company, unveiled a key investment in the London private aviation market, through a partnership with The London Heliport – the only Heliport in the city certified by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). The Heliport will be known as NetJets London Heliport and will feature extensive branding for both NetJets

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China Airlines takes delivery of first co-branded 777

Boeing and China Airlines celebrated the delivery of the world’s first co-branded 777 during a ceremony in Everett, marking the carrier’s 10th 777-300ER (Extended Range). “We are delighted to celebrate 100 years of Boeing by working together with Boeing to accomplish the first co-branded livery 777-300ER,” said Steve Chang, Vice President of Corporate Planning, China

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Air Lease Corporation leases two new Boeing 787-9 aircraft to Oman Air

Air Lease Corporation (AL) reported the placement of two new Boeing 787-9s on long-term lease to Oman Air. The aircraft are scheduled to deliver in 2018 and 2020, both from ALC’s order book with Boeing. This new agreement follows Oman Air’s August 2015 announcement of lease agreements covering 14 additional jet aircraft on lease from

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AerSale announces additions to executive team

AerSale, a global supplier of aircraft, engine, and OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) used serviceable materials, reported two additions to its executive team as the company seeks further expansion in the aviation aftermarket industry. Vanessa Machado, who joined AerSale in 2014, has been promoted to Vice President of Human Resources. Mike Wilson joined AerSale in March

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