28 August 2017

Hurricane Harvey responsible for cancellation of over 3,000 flights

One of the worst hurricanes to hit the United States since Katrina 12 years ago, has led to the cancellation of over 3,000 flights in the United States, predominantly involving flights to and from airports in southeast Texas. Cancellations began on Friday and have continued through to today (Monday). Houston saw both William P. Hobby […]

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BAE Systems Australia appoints new Chief Executive Officer

Gabrielle Costigan has been appointed as BAE Systems Australia’s next Chief Executive Officer, commencing with the Australian defence company on October 2, 2017 and assuming the role of CEO by March 2018 after a global transition program. Ms Costigan was most recently CEO Asia, Linfox International Group, a major international logistics and supply chain group.

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C&L Aerospace gains exclusive distributorship for sale of new Saab 340 SLA battery

C&L Aerospace, in partnership with Securaplane Technologies, a Meggitt PLC Company, have received a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for the Securaplane Sealed Lead Acid (SLA) Batteries for Saab 340 aircraft. In conjunction with the STC, Securaplane and C&L have entered into an agreement that designates C&L as the worldwide Saab 340 Securaplane SLA Mainship battery

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Qantas Group delivers strong returns for FY 2017 in all areas

On Friday August 25, the Qantas Group released preliminary results for the full 2017 Financial year ending June 30, and the underlying profit was the second-highest in the company’s history at AU$1,401bn before tax. This figure was down 8.6% on last year’s record figures, but was higher than anticipated, thanks to the strengthening of its

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DAE successfully transitions two Boeing 777-300ER aircraft to Nordwind Airlines

DAE Capital, the leasing division from Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE), has placed two Boeing 777-300ER aircraft on long-term leases with Nordwind Airlines. These aircraft were on lease with EVA Airways. Firoz Tarapore, Chief Executive Officer of DAE said, “We are very pleased to welcome Nordwind as our newest customer and look forward to starting a

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Japan Investment Adviser finalizes order for 10 737 MAX 8 airplanes

Boeing and Tokyo-based Japan Investment Adviser (JIA) have finalized an order for 10 Boeing 737 MAX 8s airplanes, valued at US$1.12bn at current list prices. The order was previously announced as a commitment at the 2017 Paris Air Show in June. The new 737 MAX 8s are the first directly purchased airplanes for JIA and

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EDM to manufacture two Cabin Emergency Evacuation Trainers for KLM

EDM, a global provider of training simulators to the civil aviation and defence sectors, has been selected by KLM Royal Dutch Airlines to manufacture B777 and B737 Cabin Emergency Evacuation Trainers (CEETs). Designed and built to meet KLM’s exact training requirements and international regulatory standards, the CEETs will enable the airline’s cabin crew to be

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