Subsequent to the nuclear accord signed between Iran and world powers, the U.S. government has given both Boeing and Airbus the green light to sell aircraft to the Middle Eastern country. The nuclear accord saw the limiting of uranium enrichment in Iran in return for the lifting of a number of international sanctions, one of […]
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Panasonic Avionics (Panasonic) reported that its weather division, Panasonic Weather Solutions, is providing ground operations weather forecasting to Denver International Airport. The company’s Forecasting Center of Excellence (FCoE) provides detailed station-based weather forecasting, as well as enhanced weather forecasting for significant convective and winter weather events. Panasonic’s FCoE delivers unparalleled weather forecasting information, with days-out
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Marcus Motschenbacher, until now Director Network Sales & Customer Service for Lufthansa Technik AG in Hamburg, is the new CEO of Lufthansa Technik Malta. Marcus Motschenbacher replaces Stephan Drewes, who is now heading up the Production Network Aircraft Base Maintenance for Lufthansa Technik in Hamburg. Stephan Drewes, a computer science graduate, had been CEO of
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Cebu Pacific, the Philippines’ largest airline, took delivery of the very first ATR 72-600 High Capacity. Configured with 78 seats, this brand new option of the ATR 72 has ten additional seats compared to the standard configuration of the aircraft (68). It therefore combines reduced seat mile costs for airlines and world class comfort for
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At the beginning of September, Helmut Neuper took over the role of president and CEO of MTU Maintenance Canada. He joins MTU in Canada after nearly three years as chief operating officer of Airfoil Services Sdn. Bhd., a joint venture between MTU Maintenance and Lufthansa Technik. Neuper follows interim CEO Matthias Voss.
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FL Technics, a global provider of one-stop-shop aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul services, is further expanding the range of its Continuous Airworthiness Management capabilities by adding Airbus A330 aircraft type to its EASA Part M approval. The updated Part M (Continuous Airworthiness Management Organization Approval) was issued following a successful audit conducted by EASA earlier
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Stephen Daintith has been appointed Chief Financial Officer for Rolls-Royce and as an executive director of Rolls-Royce Holdings. Stephen will take up his new role in 2017, succeeding David Smith who will leave Rolls-Royce after three years to pursue other business interests. David will remain in post into the New Year to ensure an effective
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A new satellite-supported system designed to replace radar as New Zealand’s main aircraft tracking technology is a step closer. Airways New Zealand has secured a supplier of ground infrastructure for its Automatic Dependent Surveillance – Broadcast (ADS–B) network. “The network will provide a more detailed picture of our airspace than is currently possible with radar.
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Independent aircraft leasing company AeroCentury, has completed the purchase of two Bombardier CRJ 900 aircraft already on lease with Adria Airways, a current customer. The transaction was valued at approximately US$37m. Adria Airways is a Slovenian airline and a Star Alliance member that boasts more than fifty-five years of experience in charter and scheduled services.
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On September 22nd, Air Canada broke ground on a new CAD$90m aircraft hangar project at Toronto Pearson Airport that will support the airline’s ongoing expansion of its Toronto global hub. Once complete, the new Hangar 5 building will cover an area equal to seven professional hockey rinks and accommodate five aircraft at one time. Once
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