November 19, 2018

Airbus to build two new HOTBIRD satellites for Eutelsat

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Airbus has announced it has been selected by Eutelsat, one of the world’s leading satellites operators, to build two HOTBIRD new-generation telecommunication satellites to replace current spacecraft and enhance capacity at Eutelsat’s premium broadcasting position at 13° East, improving performances over the European and Middle-Eastern footprint, reinforced by a powerful European Superbeam. The new satellites …

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SR Technics appoints new Head of Engine Services business unit

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MRO service provider SR Technics, has named Owen McClave as Senior Vice President Engine Services, effective as of January 1, 2019 and reporting directly to Jean-Marc Lenz, Chief Operating Officer. He will succeed Roberto Furlan, who has decided to step down. Owen McClave is a senior level executive with strong commercial and financial acumen. Over …

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Lufthansa Technik Shenzhen and Asiana Airlines sign technical support agreement

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Lufthansa Technik Shenzhen and Asiana Airlines have signed a five-year agreement for technical support on V2500 thrust reverser. Under the terms of the agreement, Lufthansa Technik Shenzhen will support Asiana Airlines in developing its in-house capabilities for the V2500 thrust reverser and other related components by providing technical training, tools and equipment as well as …

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Baines Simmons appoints Jim Creber as Senior Consultant

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Baines Simmons, part of the Consulting & Training division of global aviation services group Air Partner, has appointed Jim Creber as Senior Consultant. Creber reports directly to Mike Wallace, Head of Training & Consulting Operations and is based at Baines Simmons’ headquarters at Fairoaks airport. Creber has over 25 years of systems engineering experience gained …

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ACJ320neo takes to the skies for the first time

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The first ACJ320neo successfully completed a two hour and 40 minute first flight from Hamburg on November 16th, getting its short test-programme off to a good start. Derived from the popular A320neo airliner family, some 500 of which are in airline service, the corporate jet version includes features such as extra fuel-tanks in the cargo-hold …

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Avianca now operating non-stop service from Munich to Bogotá

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Munich Airport marked the launch of Avianca’s new service to Bogotá with a traditional ribbon-cutting ceremony, attended by Hernán Rincón, the CEO of Avianca, and Dr. Michael Kerkloh, the President and CEO of Munich Airport. Munich is now the only German destination served non-stop by the Colombian carrier. Avianca will depart from Munich to the …

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Pattonair hires first Group Innovation Director

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Global aerospace and defence supply chain provider, Pattonair, has hired its first Group Innovation Director to drive the implementation of the company’s strategy of applying leading edge technologies to deliver innovative solutions across the supply chain. Jason Rance has been appointed to the new role, reporting to Pattonair CEO, Wayne Hollinshead. Rance has a successful …

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BOC Aviation places Air Macau’s first three new Airbus A320neo aircraft

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BOC Aviation has announced the placement of three new Airbus A320NEO aircraft with Air Macau (Air Macau), all of which are scheduled for delivery in the first half of 2019. The aircraft will be powered by the Pratt & Whitney Geared Turbofan™ Engines. “We are pleased to add Air Macau as a new customer and …

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Alaska Air Group reports October 2018 operational results

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Alaska Air Group has reported October operational results on a consolidated basis for its mainline operations operated by subsidiary Alaska Airlines and for its regional flying operated by subsidiary Horizon Air Industries and third-party regional carriers SkyWest Airlines and Peninsula Airlines. On a combined basis for all operations, Air Group reported a 2.4% increase in …

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Personnel changes at Lufthansa Group Munich

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Markus Binkert, currently Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) of SWISS, will become CCO of the Lufthansa hub in Munich with effect from January 1, 2019. In his new role, he will also be responsible for the Lufthansa Group’s overall marketing processes. In his current position as CCO of SWISS, Binkert is already responsible for the Lufthansa …

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Airbus to build two new HOTBIRD satellites for Eutelsat

SR Technics appoints new Head of Engine Services business unit

Lufthansa Technik Shenzhen and Asiana Airlines sign technical support agreement

Baines Simmons appoints Jim Creber as Senior Consultant

ACJ320neo takes to the skies for the first time

Avianca now operating non-stop service from Munich to Bogotá

Pattonair hires first Group Innovation Director

BOC Aviation places Air Macau’s first three new Airbus A320neo aircraft

Alaska Air Group reports October 2018 operational results

Personnel changes at Lufthansa Group Munich

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