30 August 2016

GE, Rolls-Royce and Pratt & Whitney engines under threat from China

A month after China’s first home-grown civilian jet, COMAC’s ARJ-21, took to the skies for the first time, the general secretary of the Communist Party of China, Xi Jinping, has announced the creation of the country’s latest economic incentive, Aero Engine Corp. which will have 96,000 employees concentrating on the design, manufacturing and testing of […]

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Rockwell Collins receives authorization to provide satellite connectivity services in Brazil

In a move that will provide Rockwell Collins’ customers and prospects with more aviation connectivity options, the company announced that it has been licensed to sell satellite services in Brazil. The global license, authorized by Anatel, gives Rockwell Collins the ability to sign distribution and service agreements with any satellite entities and customers operating in

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Airbus delivers the America's first A320neo to LATAM Airlines Group

LATAM Airlines Group (LATAM) took delivery of its first A320neo – showcasing its white, indigo and coral livery and powered by Pratt & Whitney Pure Power PW1100-JM engines – on Monday, August 29, at Airbus headquarters in Toulouse. LATAM Airlines Brasil will become the first airline in North and South America, and the fifth operator

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PEMCO Engineering launches new services to support conversion and MRO customers

Pemco World Air Services (PEMCO) engineering has announced the addition of new services to support its PEMCO-converted aircraft operators and MRO customers. The added services include training for liaison engineers, customized electronic weight and balance load charts, certification consulting services, and MRO consulting services. Training services focus on liaison engineers of PEMCO-converted aircraft operators. Liaison

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Scott Kirby named President of United Airlines

United Continental Holdings reported that Scott Kirby has been named president of United Airlines. In this newly created role, Kirby will assume responsibility for United’s operations, marketing, sales, alliances, network planning and revenue management. Kirby’s appointment is effective immediately and he will report to Oscar Munoz, United’s CEO. Kirby joins United from American Airlines, where

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Airways reports record operating profit, strong operational performance

Airways New Zealand has reported a strong safety, operational and financial performance in the year ending 30 June, 2016. The state-owned enterprise (SOE) achieved a Group Net Operating Profit after Tax (NOPAT) of NZD$23.2m, well ahead of a budgeted NZD$16.5m and 54% up on the prior year. Airways’ positive financial result was supported by an

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Thai Airways International becomes new operator of the A350 XWB

Thai Airways International (THAI) has become the eighth operator of the A350 XWB, following the delivery of the first of 12 aircraft on August 30, set to join the carrier’s fleet. The aircraft delivered is being operated on lease from US-based CIT. THAI has configured its A350-900 with a premium two class layout with a

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BACA issues alert following reports of cyber attacks on brokers and operators

At the 438th meeting of the BACA Council it was reported that an increasing number of European brokers and operators have been the victims of cyber attacks. It appears that a very sophisticated criminal community is targeting the business aviation sector and hacked into broker and operator internal communications systems for access to bank accounts

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Southwest Airlines and pilot union reach tentative agreement

Southwest Airlines has reached a tentative agreement on the terms of a new contract for its Pilots. The Negotiating Committees will work this week to draft final language. Once complete, the agreement will go through the normal union ratification process. Dates and details on a ratification vote will be announced in the days ahead. The

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