March 2, 2017

Aeroflot announces RUB 63,254 million (US$660 million) net profit for 2016

Aeroflot Group has published audited financial accounts for the year ending 31st December 2016 which reveal a net profit of RUB 63,254 million for the Russian flag-carrying airline and member of the Sky Team alliance. Revenue increased by 19.4% year-on-year to RUB 495,880 million; EBITDAR amounted to RUB 137,567 million, up 33.4% year-on-year, while EBITDAR […]

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A350-1000 undergoes rigorous ground and flight tests in extreme operating conditions

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The latest member of Airbus’ all-new A350 XWB widebody family has undergone rigorous ground and flight tests in the extreme operating conditions of Iqaluit, Canada. Iqaluit, a Canadian territory with a polar climate caused by the Labrador Current, allows Airbus’ longest-fuselage A350-1000 version to face-off against one of the most challenging environments for an aircraft.

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Delta to fly quieter aircraft at New York's LaGuardia airport

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Effective March 2, Delta will stop flying MD-88 aircraft on a scheduled basis at New York’s LaGuardia Airport. The airline will instead fly existing MD-88 routes on a mix of quieter, more fuel-efficient Airbus A320 family aircraft, Boeing 737s and a limited number of MD-90 mainline aircraft, minimizing environmental impact at the busy airport and

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Lufthansa Technik selects UTC Aerospace Systems aircraft interface device solution

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Lufthansa Technik has selected the latest generation AID from UTC Aerospace Systems to enable a wide range of cost-saving solutions for its customers. Lufthansa Technik launched a review of AID solutions from leading suppliers on behalf of Lufthansa for a more connected aircraft and the associated value-creating solutions. The study evaluated AID products from suppliers

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Delta reports operating performance for February 2017

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Delta reported system February 2017 traffic declined 1.7% compared to the same period in 2016, while capacity was down 3.4%. System load factor for the month was up 1.4 points to 81.1% compared to February 2016.

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Air Lease Corporation announces pricing of public offering of US$500m of 3.625% unsecured senior notes

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Air Lease Corporation announced the pricing on March 1, 2017 of its public offering of US$500m aggregate principal amount of 3.625% unsecured senior notes due 2027. The Notes were offered to the public at a price of 98.241% of their face amount. The sale of the Notes is expected to close on March 8, 2017,

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Sikorsky transfers S-70i helicopter to Aselsan for Turkish Utility Helicopter Program development

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Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, has transferred to defense electronics firm Aselsan an S-70i Black Hawk helicopter for use as the prototype aircraft for the Turkish Utility Helicopter Program (TUHP). The aircraft will enable Sikorsky to integrate an Aselsan-developed avionics suite into the Republic of Turkey’s new T70 utility helicopter, and later into Turkish-built Sikorsky

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Lockheed Martin new hybrid aircraft aimed at Asian market

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Straightline Aviation Ltd, operators of Lockheed Martin’s revolutionary new Hybrid aircraft, is specifically targeting the Chinese and Asia-Pacific markets. The company, which already has offices in the UK and US is now looking to expand its global presence with a base in the region. The hybrid aircraft is being heralded as a game changing aviation

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Rolls-Royce AE engine family hits 70 million flight hours

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The Rolls-Royce AE engine family has topped 70 million engine flight hours, amassing a record of dependable and efficient service across military and commercial fleets in the US and around the world. Rolls-Royce AE engines power C-130Js, V-22s, Global Hawks and a number of military, corporate and regional aircraft. They are in service with the

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BOC Aviation takes delivery of 200th Boeing aircraft

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BOC Aviation has delivered its 200th Boeing airplane. The Next Generation 737-800 aircraft was delivered to Lion Air Group and will be operated by its Malaysian affiliate, Malindo Air, based in Kuala Lumpur. The aircraft will be operated by Malindo to support its network expansion plans in the region including services to Australia.

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Aeroflot announces RUB 63,254 million (US$660 million) net profit for 2016

A350-1000 undergoes rigorous ground and flight tests in extreme operating conditions

Delta to fly quieter aircraft at New York's LaGuardia airport

Lufthansa Technik selects UTC Aerospace Systems aircraft interface device solution

Delta reports operating performance for February 2017

Air Lease Corporation announces pricing of public offering of US$500m of 3.625% unsecured senior notes

Sikorsky transfers S-70i helicopter to Aselsan for Turkish Utility Helicopter Program development

Lockheed Martin new hybrid aircraft aimed at Asian market

Rolls-Royce AE engine family hits 70 million flight hours

BOC Aviation takes delivery of 200th Boeing aircraft

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