Despite earlier warnings, easyJet, the low-cost carrier, has posted a pre-tax loss of £212 million for the six months up to the end of March. The loss has been attributed to the weaker pound and a late Easter. EasyJet pays for its fuel in US dollars, which increases the price when the pound is weak […]
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EPCOR, the AFI KLM E&M subsidiary specializing in the overhaul and maintenance of APUs and pneumatic components, is to handle maintenance for the APUs equipping Kenya Airways Boeing 737 Next Generation (GTCP131-9B), Boeing 787 (APS5000) and Embraer 190 (APS2300) aircraft under the terms of an exclusive contract signed between the Kenyan carrier and AFI KLM
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As part of a major overhaul designed to transform its operational and passenger processing systems, Egypt’s El Nouzha Airport, also known as Alexandria International Airport, has implemented a number of Rockwell Collins’ ARINC airport solutions. The airport, which closed in December 2011 and is currently undergoing extensive renovations to prepare for its June 2017 reopening,
Airbus Helicopters celebrated a major milestone with the roll-out of the 700th H130 light single-engine helicopter, which will be operated by a private customer. The H130 fleet has so far accumulated more than 1.8M flight hours with 340 operators worldwide. Since entry into service of the first EC130 in 2001, this light single engine helicopter
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SuperJet International’s Board of Directors has appointed Stefano Marazzani new Chief Executive Officer of SuperJet International. Stefano Marazzani succeeds Nazario Cauceglia, who has been the CEO of SuperJet International since January 2012. Mr. Cauceglia has been appointed President and Chairman of the Board of SuperJet International. SuperJet International – based in Venice, Italy – is
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MTU Maintenance Canada has installed and implemented a new test cell for high-flow pneumatic starter testing capabilities. The addition of this capability expands the existing engine, accessories, and Line Replaceable Unit (LRU) portfolio of MTU Maintenance, one of the largest independent provider of engine services worldwide, and provides customers with more integrated services, faster turnaround
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Iran Air, Iran’s national flag carrier, took delivery of its first four ATR 72-600s. ATR and Iran Air signed earlier this year a firm contract for 20 ATR 72-600s and options for a further 20. Deliveries of the 20 firm aircraft will extend until the end of 2018. Following the relief of international sanctions on
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Norway-based engine MRO facility Aero Norway AS reached an important milestone this month as technicians completed the 150th repaired CFM56 engine in the past 18 months. Aero Norway has recently moved to a shift work programme to increase its engineering capacity as the rate of engine inductions at the facility continues to grow. This engine
Aeronautical Engineers (AEI) has inducted the third 11 pallet position B737-400SF freighter conversion for Kalitta Charters. The aircraft (MSN 25849) arrived at Commercial Jet’s Miami, FL facility and commenced modification on May 15. The completed freighter will be re-delivered to Kalitta in the beginning of September. The AEI B737-400SF is the only passenger to freighter
Wellington’s iconic new air traffic control tower has marked a major milestone in its construction with the control cab roof craned into place on May 16. The tower that has been designed to look as if it is leaning into Wellington’s prevailing wind is now at its final height. One of Wellington’s largest mobile cranes
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