14 December 2016

PIA chairman resigns in wake of fatal crash

Just under a week after Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) flight PH661, an ATR 42-500 turboprop airplane, crashed on its approach to Islamabad, killing all 48 passengers and crew on board, Azam Saigol, PIA’s Chairman, has resigned, stating personal reasons. While it is still not clear what caused the crash near Havelian, officials have indicated that …

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PEMCO redelivers first Longhao Passenger-to-Freighter converted 737

Pemco World Air Services (PEMCO) has redelivered its first B737-300 passenger-to-freighter converted aircraft (MSN 29069) to Guangdong Long Hao Aviation Group. The Guangzhou-based Longhao Aviation Group has two more PEMCO-converted B737-300 aircraft in process with options for additional conversions to meet its expansion. “We are delighted to see the first aircraft finish conversion and after …

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Safran signs contract to support European NH90 engines

Safran Helicopter Engines has signed a 10-year contract with NAHEMA (NATO Helicopter Management Agency), to support RTM322-powered NH90 helicopters operated by the French Army Light Aviation (ALAT) and French Navy. This contract also covers the NH90 operated by Belgian Army and Navy and the Royal Netherlands Armed Forces. This contract will cover 130 rotorcraft in …

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Intercontinental Helicopter Investment signs contract for 30 helicopters in EMS (Emergency Medical Service) configuration

Leonardo-Finmeccanica and Chinese company Sino-US Intercontinental Helicopter Investment have signed a contract for 30 helicopters in EMS (Emergency Medical Service) configuration, comprising the AgustaWestland AW139 intermediate and AW169 light intermediate twin engine models. The aircraft are expected to be delivered in 2017 and will be operated by Kingwing General Aviation, the parent company of Sino-US. …

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SkyWest announces additional fleet transitions

SkyWest reported additional fleet transitions and contract updates designed to reduce SkyWest’s long-term fleet risk and enhance its ability to respond to changing partner needs. Specifically, SkyWest’s ExpressJet operation expects to transition to flying primarily dual-class aircraft in its CRJ operation by removing its CRJ200 aircraft from service over the next year. The removal of …

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AJW Group signs consignment agreement for A340-500

AJW Group has signed an agreement with a leading aircraft lessor to take on the consignment of an Airbus A340-500 MSN 572. As part of the agreement AJW Aviation will consign the complete airframe, APU and engines, beginning the teardown December 2016. The aircraft teardown is being performed by Tarmac Aerosave in Spain, Europe’s largest …

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Volo Aero MRO is increasing inhouse inspection capabilities

Volo Aero MRO an FAA and EASA certified precision machining solutions provider is increasing its inhouse inspection capabilities by the addition of a new Axiom too CNC CMM. This increased capability will enable Volo Aero MRO to support its recently awarded OEM contract for component repair. With its emphasis of delivering capability and capacity that …

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