December 20, 2016

Boeing T-X completes first flight, validates design for Air Force requirements

Boeing and partner Saab completed the first flight of their all-new T-X aircraft, which is designed specifically for the U.S. Air Force’s training requirements. During the 55-minute flight, lead T-X Test Pilots validated key aspects of the single-engine jet and demonstrated the performance of the low-risk design. Both pilots trained for the flight using the […]

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Brazil’s decision to challenge Canada at the WTO welcomed by Embraer

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In May this year, the Brazilian government was mulling over the possibility of filing a complaint with the World Trade Organization (WTO) relating to unfair Canadian government subsidies provided to the struggling Canadian company, Bombardier. On Monday of this week it was announced that CAMEX, the Council of Ministers of Brazilian Foreign Trade Chamber and

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Chorus Aviation to launch aircraft leasing subsidiary 'Chorus Aviation Capital'

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Chorus Aviation will establish a new regional aircraft leasing subsidiary, Chorus Aviation Capital, and has entered into an agreement pursuant to which Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited and certain of its subsidiaries will invest CAD$200m in Chorus through a private placement of 200,000 convertible debt units. In recent years, Chorus has steadily grown its aircraft leasing

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Aircastle and easyJet complete ten aircraft purchase and leaseback program

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Aircastle and easyJet have completed a purchase and leaseback program for ten Airbus A319-100 aircraft. The aircraft, which were manufactured in 2005 and 2006, feature easyJet’s distinctive dual over-wing door exit configuration, which enables higher density seating. Andrew Findlay, easyJet CFO, commented, “Having announced in May our intention to initiate a rolling sale and leaseback

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Embraer creates new business unit dedicated to services and support

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Embraer has created a business unit focused on services and customer support, which will be led by Johann Bordais, who is currently serving as the Director of Services and Support for Embraer Commercial Aviation. The new business will start operating in the first half of 2017 and will be responsible for developing solutions in support

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United names new leaders to finance organization

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United Airlines announced three new appointments in the finance division as the company focuses on aligning its organization across all areas of the business. Julie Yates Stewart will join United on January 3., as managing director of investor relations where she will be responsible for overseeing the communication of United’s financial results, while managing relationships

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AerFin to launch Singapore based distribution facility & office

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AerFin have announced the opening of both an office and distribution centre in Singapore, further emphasising AerFin’s commitment to highly efficient airframe and engine component support solutions to its MRO, Airline and Lessor customer base on a global scale. The facility will be managed by Tony Stilwell, who has nearly 30 years of industry experience

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Avolon delivers one Boeing B737-800 to Aerolineas Argentinas and one to Malindo

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Avolon, the international aircraft leasing company, announced the delivery of one Boeing B737-800 aircraft to Aerolineas Argentinas. Furthermore Avolon has delivered one Boeing B737-800 aircraft to Malindo. This is the fourth Avolon aircraft on lease to Malindo.

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Charter Airline Cobalt chooses Monarch Aircraft engineering

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Monarch Aircraft Engineering (MAEL), the engineering division of Monarch, has signed a line maintenance technical handling agreement with charter airline Cobalt. Commencing this month, the agreement will see MAEL’s teams provide the new Cypriot operators’ Airbus A320 flights from Larnaca into Birmingham and Manchester airports with line maintenance support.

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Jean Lydon-Rodgers named president and chief executive officer of GE Aviation, Services