AirFrance-KLM have reported third quarter 2017 operating result of €1,022m, an improvement by €285m compared to last year. The main items contributing are the positive trend in Group’s unit revenues resulting in an increase of €266m, whereas the decrease in fuel price including hedge results contributed €61m. Adjusted for the interest portion of operating leases, […]
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Despite a slow down in demand, compared to the same period in 2016, September 2017 global freight market figures rose 9.2%, well ahead of the five-year average of 4.4%. Freight capacity in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs) was up 3.9% compared to September 2016, which is positive for industry load factors, yields and financial performance. According
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Czech Airlines Technics (CSAT), a daughter company of the Czech Aeroholding Group, providing aircraft maintenance and repair services, has launched a fifth base maintenance line for Boeing 737, A320 Family and ATR aircraft this autumn. Thanks to additional capacity increases in the aircraft base maintenance area, the workload capacity will grow by 25%. The planned
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Airstream International Group has been mandated by Danish Air Transport (DAT), Denmark, to source one Airbus A319 or A320 aircraft for lease. Airstream have enjoyed a strong working relationship with DAT dating back many years. DAT who currently own and operate four A320’s as well as a large ATR fleet, are looking to grow their
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The A350-1000, the newest member of Airbus’ leading Widebody family, has successfully completed its Functional & Reliability testing, bringing the aircraft a step closer to Type Certification in November 2017. The first customer delivery to Qatar Airways will follow in the coming weeks. The Functional and Reliability Testing took the flight test aircraft, MSN065, across
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Bombardier, the Canadian plane and train manufacturer has released third-quarter 2017 financial results, revealing revenues of US$3.8 billion, EBIT before special items of US$165 million and an 8.8 percent EBIT margin for its Business Aircraft sector. Commercial Aircraft EBIT before special terms was as anticipated, in relation the C Series ramp-up plan, at US$495 million.
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Emirates has celebrates the milestone delivery of its 100th Airbus A380 aircraft on November 3, at a special ceremony with Airbus at the manufacturer’s delivery centre in Hamburg. Powered by Rolls-Royce engines, Emirates’ 100th A380 is configured in three cabin classes, with 14 private suites in First class, 76 seats in Business and 426 seats
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