easyJet's load factor up 2.6 points in November
EasyJet reported that traffic for November 2017 improved 8.1% compared to the same month in 2016 and the load factor was up 2.6 points to 92.3%.
7 December 2017
Rolls-Royce signs Trent 7000 contract with new customer Aircalin
Rolls-Royce and New Caledonian airline Aircalin have formally signed contracts for Trent 7000 engines to power two Airbus A330neo aircraft, supported by Rolls-Royce’s flagship engine service, TotalCare®. The TotalCare agreement includes a Parts Availability option whereby Rolls-Royce will ensure the airline has guaranteed parts provision on site and necessary tools worldwide to maximise service efficiency. …
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Norwegian reports 11% passenger growth in November
Norwegian carried 2.5 million passengers in November, an increase of 11% compared to the same month last year. November traffic growth and capacity growth both increased by 28% compared to November 2016. The load factor was slightly down by 0.3 points, to 83.7%.
GECAS takes delivery of last Next-Generation 737
Culminating a 20-year history of new orders for the type, GECAS has received its 394th and final skyline order of Boeing’s Next Generation 737. Just over a month prior to Boeing delivering its first 737 MAX to GECAS in January, the lessor recently took delivery of its final skyline NG order. With an initial order …
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Robertson Fuel Systems and StandardAero achieve FAA certification of Heli Crash-Resistant Fuel Tank
Robertson Fuel Systems and StandardAero announced the milestone attainment of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification of their retrofittable crash-resistant fuel tank (CRFT) for the Airbus AS350 and EC130 family of light single helicopters. Production deliveries to launch partners Air Methods Corporation (AMC) and WeatherTech Aviation LLC are already underway, with additional orders now being taken …
Turkish Airlines takes delivery of first 777 Freighter
Turkish Airlines has taken delivery of its first 777 Freighter. The airplane and a second freighter on order will help the airline expand its cargo business. The 777 Freighter is based on the 777-200LR (Longer Range) passenger airplane and can fly 4,900 nautical miles (9,070 kilometers) with a full payload of 112 tons (102 metric …
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Eirtech Aviation Services cargo loading system cover to be installed on A319 for European Airline
Eirtech Aviation Services have designed and manufactured cover panels to install over the existing cargo loading system (FWD and AFT) and provide a flat cargo floor on which cargo and passenger baggage can be easily and safely stored. This solution has been delivered to a number of A320 customers globally in 2017 and is to …
Embraer delivers 1,400th E-Jet to American Airlines
Embraer has celebrated the delivery of its 1,400th E-Jet, an E175, during a ceremony at Embraer’s industrial facilities in São José dos Campos, Brazil. American Airlines took delivery of this milestone aircraft and selected Envoy Air, a wholly owned subsidiary of American Airlines Group, to operate the aircraft. Since American Airlines has been a customer …
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ADsoftware announces Heli Air Monaco contract
Aviation industry expert ADSoftware has signed a contract with Heli Air Monaco, Monaco’s flag carrier. The partnership reinforces ADSoftware’s position as one of Europe’s industry leader in the development and application of ERP software for equipment maintenance and MRO, including CAMO certification. With 55 airlines across 38 countries utilising its AIRPACK ERP, ADSoftware consolidates its …
AeroParts & Supply announces acquisition by aviation-based investment & management group
AeroParts & Supply (APS), an aircraft parts distribution and repair station located at Dallas Executive Airport (KRBD), has reported that as of December 1, 2017, it has been acquired by a group of aviation investors led by James Noe of RBR Maintenance Inc. James personally has more than 30 years of experience in aviation maintenance, …
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