The Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) and the Southwest Airlines Pilots Association, together with members of congress, will be looking to President Trump to revoke the permit issued to Norwegian Air International (NAI), a subsidiary of Norwegian Air Shuttle (NAS), to fly to the United States. They believe that President Trump will side with the […]
Singapore Airlines (SIA) has agreed to place firm orders with Boeing for 20 777-9s and 19 787-10s, for additional growth and fleet modernisation through the next decade. SIA has signed a letter of intent with Boeing comprising the 39 firm orders plus six options for each aircraft type, which if exercised will enlarge the deal
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Lockheed Martin officially introduced the world to the latest member of the C-130J Super Hercules family: the LM-100J commercial freighter. Lockheed Martin announced its intent to manufacture and market the LM-100J in February 2014. Lockheed Martin has filed for an FAA civil type certificate update and this first LM-100J will participate in flight test activity
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Jet Aviation at St. Louis has named aviation veteran Pat Fenwick to the new position of MRO manager that was created in the continuous effort to improve customer service in MRO maintenance projects. “Pat Fenwick has the perfect combination of industry experience, expertise, technical savvy, leadership ability and passion for aviation,” said Chuck Krugh, senior
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The new facility of Lufthansa Technik Middle East (LTME) has started MRO services in the Aviation District at Dubai South. Recently, the first component, a GE90 engine inlet cowl from Etihad Airways arrived for repair at LTME. LTME also offers material and spares and engine wash services for commercial and VIP customers locally. Further evaluation
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Rolls-Royce has won a US$1.7bn order from Singapore Airlines for Trent 1000 engines to power 19 Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft. The engines will be covered by Rolls-Royce’s flagship engine service, TotalCare, which improves engine reliability, increases time on wing, and maximises the engine’s contribution to business performance. This builds on a previous SIA Group order
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SkyQuest International has leased a new Quest KODIAK 100 aircraft to Flyers Club, located in North Andover, Massachusetts. Flyers Club offers a practical and cost-effective private aviation solution for frequent short-range travelers through co-ownership and leasing of their aircraft. This is the first KODIAK addition to the Flyers Club fleet. The company plans to acquire
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West Star Aviation have acquired an existing 20,000 ft² facility in Grand Junction, CO to house a newly dedicated landing gear facility. West Star’s recent approval of a new landing gear overhaul agreement, and their proven success within landing gear overhaul, will allow for continued specialized support of Challenger, Hawker, and Embraer Phenom and Legacy
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Following the launch in 2013 of AFI KLM E&M Components China, its components repair workshop in Shanghai, AFI KLM E&M has now deployed a logistics centre under the same roof in order to support the A350’s future operators throughout China and the region. As of now, several dozen orders for the new-generation Airbus widebody have
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Aero Controls has been awarded a consignment contract from an unnamed consignor of over 3500 units of 737NG components with an approximate fair market value of US$20M. Included in the award are thrust reversers, inlet cowls, flight control surfaces, wheels, brakes, and other components. This consignment adds depth to the present inventory of Aero Controls
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