14 June 2017

Kaman extends production of commercial K-MAX helicopter

Kaman Corporation has released that its Aerosystems division will continue production of the commercial K-MAX heavy-lift utility helicopter. The company resumed K-MAX production in 2015 after a more than decade long hiatus with an initial commitment to build at least ten new aircraft. “Continued demand and interest in the capabilities of the K-MAX have provided …

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Lufthansa to transfer five of its 14 Airbus A380s from Frankfurt to Munich

Starting in summer 2018, Lufthansa will introduce the Airbus A380 in Munich on long-haul destinations to Los Angeles, Hong Kong and Beijing. For this reason, Lufthansa will transfer five of its 14 Airbus A380s from Frankfurt to Munich. As a result up to 500 new positions will be staffed in Bavaria. “With the A380 we …

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easyJet receives first of 130 A320neo aircraft

Airbus has delivered easyJet’s first A320neo, which is also the airline’s 300th A320 Family aircraft. The aircraft, powered by CFM LEAP-1A engines, is configured in a comfortable 186 seat layout. To mark the occasion and to distinguish the NEO fleet, the aircraft has a specially designed NEO logo on the fuselage. easyJet’s NEO fleet will …

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Alitalia files for Chapter 15 bankruptcy protection in U.S.

In order to protect its stateside operating interests, Alitalia has filed for Chapter 15 bankruptcy protection through the U.S courts. U.S Bankruptcy judge Sean Lane has granted the Italian flag carrying airline a restraining order that will last for 10 days and unless any creditors object, the order will automatically be extended until June 26. …

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Falcon Aviation expands maintenance service centre capability with Pilatus PC-12

UAE’s aviation company Falcon Aviation, specialising in business aviation services, charter and aircraft management, is expanding its MRO activity in the growing turboprop market with a Pilatus PC-12 service centre at its Al Bateen Executive Airport Hangar facility. Under the warranty services of Pilatus Aircraft and with the backing of AMAC Aerospace, the OEM’s exclusive …

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TrueNoord steps up investment in regional aircraft portfolio following deal with new investor

TrueNoord, the regional aircraft lessor, has reported that funds managed by BlackRock, a global asset management firm, will be co-investing in its portfolio of leased aircraft assets alongside Bregal Freshstream who invested in the company in 2016. This significant and forward-looking agreement will enable TrueNoord to intensify the pace of its acquisition strategy in the …

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Munich Airport CEO Dr. Michael Kerkloh to head ACI Europe

Dr. Michael Kerkloh, the President and CEO of Munich Airport (FMG), was elected president of Airport Council International (ACI), the umbrella organization of Europe’s international airports, it was announced in Paris today. Dr. Kerkloh has served on the board of ACI Europe for many years, most recently as the organization’s first vice president. ACI Europe …

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