With the U.S. and E.U. due to hold further talks this week on aviation security, the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) is urging caution against the extension of the current U.S. ban on personal electronic devices (PEDs) larger than a smartphone being allowed in aircraft cabins. At present the ban extends to U.S.-bound flights […]
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Horizon Air pilots, represented by the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT), have approved an amendment to their existing eight-year contract. Horizon is a regional airline that flies as Alaska Airlines. The amended contract contains a significant increase to pilot compensation, offered to both new and existing pilots, with Horizon’s starting pay now at the top
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Rolls-Royce is further expanding its global network of Authorised Service Centres (ASC) for its CorporateCare customers. This ASC network forms an essential component of Rolls-Royce’s services portfolio for business aircraft and adds to its existing global aftermarket capabilities. Rolls-Royce now has 72 Authorised Service Centres in place with key maintenance providers worldwide. The powerful service
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West Star Aviation has received a FAA Part 145 repair station certification for their Denver satellite location at Centennial Airport (APA). West Star Aviation’s Denver location opened in 2014 providing aircraft maintenance and support for Denver Metropolitan Airports. As a satellite location, APA offers avionics repairs, maintenance troubleshooting and other services. If necessary, the West
After having successfully launched the operation between Russia, Europe and The Far East at the end of last year, Sky Gates is going to increase its freighter fleet with another Boeing 747-400F Full-freighter. The next aircraft is going to be delivered by mid-June. The Boeing 747-400F is an ex Cathay Pacific aircraft, currently operated by
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BOC Aviation has added its first Airbus A320neo aircraft to its fleet. The aircraft was delivered on lease to Vistara. This aircraft delivery is part of an Airbus A320 family lease placement transaction signed with the airline in 2014, including seven A320neo variants, all of which will be powered by the CFM LEAP engine.
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Panasonic Avionics Corporation introduced HAECO Component Overhaul (Xiamen) as an authorised repair centre for its inflight entertainment and communications (IFEC) technology in Mainland China. HAECO Component Overhaul (Xiamen) is a member of the HAECO Group, specialising in providing aircraft component and IFEC repair services to airlines and aircraft operators in the Asia-Pacific region. Repairs performed
HEICO CORPORATION has reported that net income increased 18% to US$45.7m, in the second quarter of fiscal 2017, up from US$38.7m in the second quarter of fiscal 2016. In the first six months of fiscal 2017, net income increased 24% to US$86.6m up from US$69.9m in 2016. Operating income increased 15% to US$76.5m in the
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Pratt & Whitney Canada’s ground-breaking Oil Analysis Technology is made its debut at EBACE 2017, as a commercially available solution on PW306A engine-powered business aviation aircraft. P&WC’s Oil Analysis Solution will provide an innovative oil system prognostic capability, also playing a role in the company’s new proactive help desk, which also has been launched at
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Assembly of the first A350 XWB for Air Mauritius is advancing well at Airbus’ Final Assembly Line (FAL) in Toulouse, France. The wing-fuselage junction, the installation of the tailplane and also the tailcone have been completed. The aircraft is in the next assembly station for structural completion such as the installation of winglets, ground testing
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