20 June 2016

EU Airlines keep close eye on Brexit referendum

With a referendum taking place on Thursday 23rd June, the implications of Britain leaving the European Union could have far-reaching consequences for many airlines, both British and European. Currently, the creation of the single aviation market in the 1990s has allowed all member states access to each other’s skies. Additionally, it means that such carriers […]

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RUAG completes 96 month check on Russian registered Challenger 850

RUAG Aviation has completed a 96 month check on a Russian registered Bombardier Challenger 850 fully on schedule and to complete customer satisfaction. The customer experienced maximum transparency and RUAG Aviation’s one-stop shop expertise which were both key contributors to the overall success of the project. The MRO service provider also cites the recently achieved,

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Bombardier signs agreement to sell Amphibious Aircraft Program to Viking Air Limited

Bombardier has reached a definitive agreement for the sale of its Amphibious Aircraft program to British Columbia-based Viking Air Limited. The agreement covers the Type Certificates for all variants of the aircraft, the CL-215, the CL-215T and the Bombardier 415 aircraft as well as after-market services. The completion of this transaction is subject to the

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Bombardier secures firm order for 10 CRJ900 aircraft

Bombardier confirmed that an unidentified customer has signed a firm purchase agreement for 10 CRJ900 aircraft. Based on the list price of the CRJ900 aircraft, the firm agreement is valued at approximately US$472 million. Since its launch, the CRJ Series family of regional jets has stimulated the regional jet market. In North America alone, it

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Air Lease Corporation Board names John L. Plueger Next CEO and President

Air Lease Corporation (AL) announced that its Board of Directors has appointed John L. Plueger as Chief Executive Officer and President effective July 1, 2016. Steven Udvar-Házy will assume the role of Executive Chairman of the Board on July 1, 2016, a full-time officer role. Mr. Plueger joined ALC as its President and Chief Operating

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Air China takes delivery of one new leased Boeing 737-800 from GECAS

GE Capital Aviation Services Limited (GECAS), the commercial aircraft leasing arm of GE, has delivered a new leased Boeing 737-800 aircraft powered by CFM engines to Air China. Earlier this year, GECAS delivered another leased Boeing 737-800 to Air China. Both were part of GECAS’ existing order book with Boeing.

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AJW Engines appoints Tony Shen to develop aircraft engines support programmes in China

AJW Engines has appointed Tony Shen as Director of Engine Services, China to develop the breadth and penetration of the organisation’s engine services across China. He will enable AJW to offer independent expertise and support across: Fan Blade Exchanges, Engine Material Recovery Programme (CFM56-5B, -7B, GE90), Engine Rebuild & End of life Solutions, Whole Engine

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ST Engineering's Aerospace arm establishes new site for components manufacturing

Singapore Technologies Aerospace (ST Aerospace) today reported that its subsidiary Elbe Flugzeugwerke GmbH (EFW) will be setting up a new subsidiary in Kodersdorf, Germany, with a planned equity of €5.5m (approximately USS$8.5m). The new company will be responsible for the production of lightweight components, mainly comprising floor panels and cargo linings, for single aisle Airbus

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