August 16, 2016

IATA and battery manufacturers call for stricter regulation enforcement

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In light of a number of fires onboard aircraft which have been attributed to ignition of lithium batteries, in a joint letter to the Minister of Trade, Industry and Transport, the International Air Transport Association, directors of Civil Aviation and the world’s largest lithium battery manufacturing and export countries, IATA, PRBA, the US Rechargeable Battery […]

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GECAS signs purchase-and-leaseback transaction with Qatar Airways for five Airbus A350-900s

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GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS), the commercial aircraft leasing and financing arm of GE, has signed a purchase-and-leaseback transaction with Qatar Airways for five new Airbus A350-900 aircraft to help expand the carrier’s fleet. Qatar Airways, the national carrier of the State of Qatar, is one of the fastest growing airlines operating one of the

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West Star Aviation expands landing gear sales team

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West Star Aviation is expanding its landing gear sales team with the addition of Jerimiah Webb as Regional Sales Manager of the Western region, effective August 18, 2016. Jerimiah began his career in aviation in 2006 with GPI as an inside sales representative. In 2010 he joined Beechcraft managing/selling customer repair and tool rentals. During

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Belavia takes delivery of first Next-Generation 737-800

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Belavia, the national airline company of Belarus, took delivery of the airline’s first Boeing Next-Generation 737-800 purchased directly from the manufacturer. The airplane, featuring a new distinct livery, completed its delivery flight and arrived overnight in Minsk.

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STS Line Maintenance opens new station in White Plaines, New York

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STS Line Maintenance (STSLM), a division of STS Aviation Group, has opened a brand new line maintenance station in White Plaines, New York. The company will now provide on-call and scheduled aircraft services to all commercial and regional carriers operating out of Westchester County Airport (HPN). The new STS Line Maintenance station is powered by

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Delta introduces world's first all-suite business class with Delta One suite

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Delta Air Lines is redefining international business class travel with the introduction of the Delta One suite, the first business class cabin to feature a sliding door at each suite. Designed with an emphasis on exceptional customer comfort and privacy, the Delta One suite offers each customer a private space accessed by a sliding door

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AerCap delivers second new Airbus A350 XWB aircraft to Ethiopian Airlines

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AerCap reported the delivery of a second new Airbus A350-900 to Ethiopian Airlines. The first aircraft was delivered in June, marking the first A350 XWB aircraft to be delivered to an African carrier. AerCap has one of the largest Airbus A350 XWB portfolios with a total of six owned and another 23 on order aircraft

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MAC Interiors are expanding into soft furnishing

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MAC Interiors, UK-based airline interior specialists, continues to expand its customer profile and increase the number of orders after the acquisition by Magnetic MRO. Lately, the company had won an order to provide seat foams and covers for a number of Fokker 50 aircrafts; by which MAC Interiors at the same time will significantly enhance

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AeroCentury names Michael G. Magnusson as Chief Executive Officer

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AeroCentury, an independent aircraft leasing company, reported that its Board of Directors has appointed Michael G. Magnusson to serve as its Chief Executive Officer, effective September 6, 2016. From 1982 until 2015, Magnusson was with Saab Aircraft Leasing, in positions of increasing responsibility, serving as President and Chief Executive Officer from 1998 to 2015. As

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HAECO Group posts profit of HK$1,111m for first six months 2016

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The HAECO Group reported an attributable profit of HK$1,111m for the first six months of 2016, which included a gain of HK$805m on disposal of the interest of Hong Kong Aero Engine Services (HAESL) in Singapore Aero Engine Services (SAESL). This compares with a profit of HK$254m for the equivalent period in 2015. Earnings per

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IATA and battery manufacturers call for stricter regulation enforcement

GECAS signs purchase-and-leaseback transaction with Qatar Airways for five Airbus A350-900s

West Star Aviation expands landing gear sales team

Belavia takes delivery of first Next-Generation 737-800

STS Line Maintenance opens new station in White Plaines, New York

Delta introduces world's first all-suite business class with Delta One suite

AerCap delivers second new Airbus A350 XWB aircraft to Ethiopian Airlines

MAC Interiors are expanding into soft furnishing

AeroCentury names Michael G. Magnusson as Chief Executive Officer

HAECO Group posts profit of HK$1,111m for first six months 2016

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