The release of a 1,500-page report into the disappearance of Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 four years ago has done little other than disprove a number of previously put forward theories, anger relatives of those who were on board the ill-fated flight who had been hoping for answers, and confirm that investigators still do not know …
Delta will debut year-round service linking Silicon Valley and the Motor City on Nov. 15. This route will provide the only nonstop service between Detroit Wayne County Metropolitan Airport and Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport. “This new nonstop Delta service connects the largest unserved markets from both Detroit and San Jose,” said Joe …
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AerCap Holdings N.V. has reported net income of US$254.2 million for the second quarter of 2018 and US$519.6 million for the first half of 2018. Highlights: – 90 aircraft transactions executed in the second quarter of 2018, including 17 widebody transactions. – 20 aircraft purchased for $1.5 billion. – 6.6 years average age of owned …
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Bombardier has delivered another Challenger 650 aircraft converted into an air ambulance to longstanding customer Swiss Air-Rescue Rega. The Swiss air ambulance service will soon take possession of a third Challenger 650 aircraft, completing the replacement of its earlier-generation Challenger 604 fleet. Swiss Air-Rescue Rega, a non-profit foundation and one of the world’s pioneers in …
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The Government of the Grand-Duchy of Luxembourg has ordered two H145M multipurpose helicopters for defence and security missions. Together with the helicopters, Airbus will also provide a training and support package to its customer. The helicopters will be delivered before the end of 2019 and will enter into service beginning of 2020. With a maximum …
Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, has selected Honeywell’s GoDirect® Flight Efficiency analytics software to reduce fuel costs across its entire Airbus and Boeing fleet and to help minimize the carbon footprint of the airline. The innovative Connected Aircraft service analyzes a multitude of flight-related factors to optimize fuel efficiency, aiming …
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Boeing and India have taken a significant step toward modernizing the Indian Air Force’s helicopter fleet by completing the first flights of Apache and Chinook helicopters destined for delivery next year. “We look forward to delivering this phenomenal capability to India,” said David Koopersmith, vice president and general manager, Boeing Vertical Lift. “From coastal operations …
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Effective September 1, 2018, Doug Cai is appointed President, Bombardier Aerospace, China. In this newly created position, based in Shanghai, Cai will work closely with Bombardier’s aerospace units to accelerate commercial and business aircraft sales and drive other business development opportunities across China in support of Bombardier’s growth strategy. Cai brings more than 20 years …
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In its latest Global Services Forecast, Airbus predicts that a total of 540,000 new pilots will be needed over the next two decades. To help meet this demand, it is launching the Airbus Pilot Cadet Training Programme to include ab initio training. The programme is being launched in partnership with Escuela de Aviacion Mexico (EAM), …
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On a visit to Belfast, Northern Ireland, the British Chancellor of the Exchequer announced that the U.K. government is to provide Bombardier with £12 million (US$15.7 million) in funding for the development of a thrust reverser for the new Airbus A320 NEO nacelle. Visiting Bombardier’s production line in Belfast, the Chancellor commented: “We are backing …
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