In a reaction to the “unprecedented” crisis in the global economy and with 90% of its revenue coming from exports, Embraer, the world’s fourth-largest airplane manufacturer and market leader in mid-sized passenger jets, has announced the intention to lay off some of its workforce. Both production and administration sides of the business will be affected as […]
Embraer to reduce staff levels Read More »
Mauritania Airlines has finalized an order for one Next-Generation 737-800 airplane, valued at US$96m at current list prices. “The Boeing 737 is the backbone of Mauritania Airlines fleet because of its efficiency and superior operating economics,” said Mohamed Radhy Bennahi, chief executive officer of Mauritania Airlines. “The addition of this new 737-800 will greatly expand
Mauritania Airlines orders one Next-Generation 737-800 Read More »
Air Lease Corporation reported the delivery of one new Airbus A321-200 on long-term lease to WOW air (Iceland). This new A321-200 MSN 7237 is the second of six new A320/A321 family jets leased by WOW air from ALC.
Air Lease Corporation delivers one new Airbus A321-200 aircraft to WOW air Read More »
Global Eagle Entertainment a provider of satellite-based connectivity and media to rapidly expanding mobility markets, has signed a contract with Avianca Brasil to provide inflight connectivity to the carrier’s full fleet of over 40 aircraft. Avianca Brasil operates in 24 airports with over 200 daily flights in South America. GEE has been the provider of
Global Eagle Entertainment to deliver inflight connectivity services to Avianca Brasil Read More »
United Airlines (UAL) reported July 2016 operational results. UAL’s July 2016 consolidated traffic increased 1.2% and consolidated capacity increased 0.7% versus July 2015. UAL’s July 2016 consolidated load factor increased 0.5 points compared to July 2015 to 87.5%
United reports July 2016 operational performance Read More »
Cebu Pacific has ordered Rolls-Royce Trent 700 engines, with TotalCare long-term engine services, to power two new Airbus A330 aircraft. The Philippines-based airline already operates six of the aircraft, all powered by the Trent 700. The engine has won more than 70% of new orders over the last four years and accounts for a similar
Cebu Pacific selects Rolls-Royce to power further A330 aircraft Read More »
Cláudia Sofia Simões joins Sapphire Innovation as Head of Global Aviation Engagements. Miss Simões joins Sapphire Innovation from Swiss Aviation Software, a subsidiary of Swiss International Air Lines where she was a Senior Business Consultant for Finance. Prior to joining Swiss Aviation Software, Miss Simões was Head of Finance Planning and Budgeting & Contracts Manager
Cláudia Sofia Simões joins Sapphire Innovation as Head of Global Aviation Engagements Read More »
Airbus Helicopters has signed a contract with the Kuwait Ministry of Defence for the purchase of 30 H225M Caracal multirole utility helicopters as well as an associated support and services package. Kuwait’s fleet of H225M Caracal will be used for a wide variety of missions such as combat search-and-rescue, naval operations, medical evacuation and military
Kuwait Ministry of Defence orders 30 H225M Caracal helicopters Read More »
Air Transport Services Group reported consolidated financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2016. Revenues increased 19% to US$176.5m. Excluding revenues from reimbursed expenses, revenues increased 13%. This increase included contributions from thirty-five Boeing 767 cargo aircraft leased to external customers at June 30, six more than a year earlier. Eight of those thirty-five
ATSG's second quarter results on track toward 2016 targets Read More »
HAECO Xiamen has completed its first Boeing 777 freighter maintenance check for Lufthansa Cargo AG in June. HAECO Xiamen has worked with Lufthansa Cargo AG for over a decade, providing C-Checks and D-Checks for its McDonnell Douglas MD-11 freighter fleet, to establish a successful business relationship. In the following months, HAECO Xiamen will undertake additional
HAECO Xiamen completes first 777 freighter maintenance check for Lufthansa Cargo Read More »
