14 July 2016

Alaska Air Group announces senior leaders for planned Virgin America subsidiary

Peter Hunt, currently Virgin America senior vice president and chief financial officer, will serve as president of Alaska Air Group’s Virgin America subsidiary until the airlines obtain a single operating certificate from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), expected in early 2018. In addition to his role as chief operating officer and president of Alaska Airlines,

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AAR appoints Timothy J. Romenesko as Vice Chairman and Chief Financial Officer

AAR CORP., a leading aviation aftermarket solutions company that serves commercial and government customers worldwide, reported that Timothy J. Romenesko has been appointed to serve as the Company’s Vice Chairman and Chief Financial Officer, effective August 1, 2016. Romenesko will replace Michael J. Sharp, who is retiring from AAR after 20 years with the Company.

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China Eastern commits to 84 aircraft deal with Panasonic Avionics

China Eastern Airlines has increased its commitment to Panasonic Avionics’ (Panasonic) for global broadband connectivity services to 84 total aircraft. The leading Chinese carrier, which, in partnership with China Telecom Satellite, was the first to offer broadband Wi-Fi connectivity on flights over Chinese airspace, and this agreement strengthens its long-term relationship with Panasonic. The extended

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MTU reports strong 2016 Farnborough International Airshow results

This year’s Farnborough International Airshow was a big success for MTU Aero Engines: Germany’s leading engine manufacturer racked up orders worth around one billion euros (approx. US$1.1bn), with the PW1000G family of geared turbofan (GTF) engines doing particularly well. “The geared turbofan technology continues to be in very high demand among airlines,” says MTU Chief

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