A potential engine problem has forced Boeing to temporarily suspend all test flights for the new 737 MAX, though the plane manufacturer has indicated that this will not affect current production levels. It is anticipated that deliveries of the plane will still commence this month. Despite Boeing having encountered no problems during over 2,000 hours […]
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The Lufthansa Group reported April traffic increase of 25.2% compared to April 2016, while capacity increased 15.8%. The load factor for the month was up 6.2 points to 82.3% compared to the previous year.
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SAS reported that traffic for April 2017 increased 15.8% and capacity was up 6.6% compared to the previous year. The load factor increased by 6.1 points to 75.7%.
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Atlanta, Georgia (U.S.)-based Delta Air Lines has placed an incremental order for 30 firm A321ceo aircraft. This order follows three previous Delta orders for the Current Engine Option version of the largest Airbus A320 Family member. The airline took delivery of its first A321 in March of last year. Delta now has ordered a total
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On May 12, Regional Express (Rex) will celebrate the graduation of the first group of Vietnamese cadets trained at its pilot academy, the Australian Airline Pilot Academy (AAPA) in Wagga Wagga, NSW. After 10 months of intensive training, the cadets are graduating with a Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) with Instrument Rating – Multi Engine Aeroplane
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Bombardier reported its first quarter 2017 results. Bombardier reported revenues of US$3.6bn and EBIT before special items was US$128m. EBIT margins before special items grew to a robust 8.0% at Transportation, 7.6% at Business Aircraft and 7.5% at Aerostructures, while Commercial Aircraft recorded an EBIT loss in line with the prior year. Free cash flow
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Boeing and Primera Air have signed an order for eight 737 MAX 9 airplanes, valued at more than US$950m at list prices. The agreement also includes purchase rights for four additional 737 MAX 9s and a lease agreement for eight more airplanes from Air Lease Corporation. The 737 MAX 9 will form the backbone of
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BAA Training, one of the biggest aviation training centres in Northern Europe, now has more aviation training locations than ever before. It is able to provide training solutions for 18 types of aircraft on 54 Full Flight Simulators located in 27 places over Europe, North and South Americas, Africa and Asia. The IATA 20-year Air
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SR Technics is expanding its line maintenance capabilities to accommodate two new Airbus families. As of April 1, 2017, the Zurich line station and as of May 1, the Geneva station has extended their capabilities of servicing the Airbus A350. Both Zurich and Geneva line stations are now also equipped to handle everything from routine
DVB Bank Group (DVB), the specialist in international transport finance, reported a consolidated net loss before taxes of €83.8m in the first quarter of 2017 (previous year: net income of €25.9m). This was heavily influenced by a negative net result from financial instruments in accordance with IAS 39 (€-61.3m). Furthermore, reflecting market developments, additional allowance
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