The Danish-Latvian low-cost carrier (LCC) Primera Air Scandinavia, flying as Primera Air (Primera) and its subsidiary Primera Air Nordic, has ceased all operations with immediate effect, as of midnight October 1 leaving up to 5,000 passengers stranded at various destinations in Europe and North America. The reasons given in a statement issued were “several unforeseen […]
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Paving the way for the A321neo customers to start “Long Range” (LR) operations, the A321LR has moved a significant step closer with recent joint EASA and FAA approval of the aircraft to operate with up to three underfloor Additional Centre Tanks (ACTs), including for ETOPS operation. This latest milestone is one of various A321neo capability
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Air Transport Services Group (ATSG) has agreed to acquire Omni Air International, a passenger ACMI and charter services provider with significant experience serving U.S. and allied foreign governments and commercial customers, for US$845 million, subject to customary adjustments. The company did not assume any debt in connection with the acquisition. Omni Air is a leading
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United Airlines is expanding its 787 Dreamliner fleet again with a new order for nine Boeing 787-9 airplanes, the longest-range member of the super-efficient Dreamliner family. The deal is valued at US$2.53 billion according to list prices. United Airlines says the order reflects its fleet strategy of replacing older widebody jets with new, advanced airplanes
AeroCentury, an independent aircraft leasing company, has completed the acquisition of JetFleet Holding Corp. (JHC). JHC is the parent of JetFleet Management Corp., which has managed the Company’s operations and aircraft portfolio since the Company’s founding in 1997. ACY paid approximately US$2.8 million in cash and 129,286 shares of ACY common stock to JHC shareholders.
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AeroParts & Supply Southwest (APSS) has completed a facility move to an upgraded hangar and shop space located at Dallas Executive Airport (RBD) and is now fully operational. The well-established General Aviation parts, supply and repair company celebrated their grand opening of the facility in early September. The 3,808 ft² facility consists of larger shop
Seabury Solutions, a subsidiary of New York-based Seabury Capital Group, providing Information Technology solutions for the aviation industry, has added the Republic of Zimbabwe’s new start-up airline, Zimbabwe Airways, to its growing customer base in Africa’s rapidly developing aviation market. The airline will begin the certification process with the aircraft, under control of Alkym® Management
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BOC Aviation has placed three new Airbus A320ceo aircraft to Saudi Arabian carrier Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia), all of which are scheduled for delivery in 2018. The aircraft will be operated by Saudia’s low cost subsidiary, flyadeal. “We are pleased to add Saudia as a new customer and to work with its exciting low-cost unit,
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Eirtech Aviation Services have been granted an STC (Supplemental Type Certificate) on B737NG aircraft to install the Honeywell ACARS Mark II+ CMU with all associated wiring changes. This allows aircraft fitted with these units to comply with the EASA Link 2000+ CPDLC mandate which is due in February 2020. This STC is applicable to the
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ARGUS International, a worldwide leader in specialized aviation services, has released that Charles Cunningham has joined the company as Vice President of Sales and Marketing. Cunningham is responsible for leading and managing the sales and marketing team and reports to CEO, Joe Moeggenberg. Cunningham brings over 10 years of experience in marketing and sales, a
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