27 September 2018

CityJet leases two Bombardier CRJ900 ERs from TrueNoord

TrueNoord, the specialist regional aircraft lessor, has closed a sale-lease back transaction providing two Bombardier CRJ900 ERs to Cityjet DAC on ten year operating lease terms.TrueNoord has partly financed the transaction by the recent term loan warehouse facility underwritten by NORD/LB, Morgan Stanley and Barclays. Anne-Bart Tieleman, CEO – TrueNoord, acknowledges the timely additions of […]

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China’s Comac to fly third of six C919 flight-test jets later this year

As China makes progress towards the proposed 2021 delivery date for the first ComacC919, the third of six flight-test aircraft will take to the skies later this year according to Phoenix Media. Between now and 2021 a total of six flight-test and two static-test airframes will be used for the C919’s development, with the manufacturer

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Ellinair expands PBH contract with AJW Group

AJW Group, an independent specialist in the global management of aircraft spares, has expanded its Power-by-the-Hour (PBH) support contract with the Greek charter airline, Ellinair. The contract, which extends AJW’s long-standing relationship with Ellinair, will see the business use its industry-leading expertise to manage the airline’s total fleet of A320s, based at its operational headquarters

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AerSale launches new Parts Manufacturing business

AerSale, a global supplier of mid-life aircraft, engines, used serviceable material, and MRO services, has launched a new business unit, AerSale Parts Manufacturing, in Roswell, New Mexico. An official ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on September 25, 2018. AerSale Parts Manufacturing has received Parts Manufacturing Approval (PMA) from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to produce commercial

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IAI’s BEDEK Aviation Group named official maintenance supplier of V2500 engines by HNA Group

IAI’s BEDEK Aviation Group has entered an official supplier agreement with HNA Group from China. Under the agreement, BEDEK’s Engine Division will serve as the maintenance and overhaul center for the V2500 engines of HNA Group’s airlines. The engines will be sent to BEDEK by the customers and returned to China following servicing. The signing

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GA Telesis MRO Services Composite Repair Group receives CAAC approval to overhaul nacelles for Chinese Airlines

GA Telesis MRO Services Composite Repair Group facility has received certification from the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC). CAAC approval provides the Composite Repair Group with access to the world’s largest major MRO market for nacelles and flight controls and will allow the company to develop and expand its customer base in the People’s

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Panasonic Avionics partners with Usbekistan Airways

Panasonic Avionics Corporation and Uzbekistan Airways have announced a new commitment for inflight entertainment and connectivity (IFEC) solutions for three Boeing 787-8 and two Airbus A320neo aircraft. Panasonic’s X-Series IFEC system, along with a suite of connectivity services, will be line-fit installed on the new aircraft, with the first due to enter service in January

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Airbus A330-900 receives EASA Type certification

The A330-900 has received its Type Certification from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). The aircraft is powered by Rolls-Royce Trent 7000 engines. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification is expected to follow shortly. “The A330neo embodies Airbus’ spirit of innovation. This new generation aircraft with unparalleled efficiency and flexibility from short to long haul routes

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