December 5, 2018

American’s first-ever Biometric Boarding Program arrives at LAX

Better boarding for American Airlines customers arrived at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) on December 5, with the launch of the carrier’s first-ever biometric boarding pilot program. American customers traveling on select international departures from LAX Terminal 4 can now enjoy additional convenience during the departure process thanks to cutting-edge technology. Instead of scanning boarding […]

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Pratt & Whitney Canada receives Transport Canada approval for significant cycle limit increases on PT6A-140 engines

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Pratt & Whitney Canada has received approval from Transport Canada to increase cycle limits on its PT6A-140, -140A and -140AG engines. These increases, made possible through comprehensive parts testing and model analyses, will extend the life of Low Cycle Fatigue (LCF) parts such as the power and compressor turbine disks and the impeller. “We are

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JAL announces new codeshare routes with Alaska Airlines

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Japan Airlines (JAL) has announced that the carrier will open additional codeshare routes with Alaska Airlines from December 3. Japan Airlines (JAL and Alaska) will offer codeshare flights on 55 routes through Seattle, adding 19 new destinations to JAL`s network. Through the enhanced partnership, JAL and Alaska will serve a wide range of destinations in

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Vallair purchases four CFM56-5A engines from Air France

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Vallair, the aircraft trading, leasing and specialist MRO organisation has purchased four CFM56-5A engines from the French flag carrier Air France. The engines will be torn down at Vallair’s engine facility in Chateauroux, France. Vallair recently added to its capabilities by setting up a fully-equipped, multi-bay engine strip and ‘hospital’ workscope operation to support its

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Boeing, ELG Carbon Fibre find new life for airplane structure material in ground-breaking partnership

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Boeing and ELG Carbon Fibre have announced a partnership to recycle excess aerospace-grade composite material, which will be used by other companies to make products such as electronic accessories and automotive equipment. The agreement covers excess carbon fiber from 11 Boeing airplane manufacturing sites and will reduce solid waste by more than one million pounds

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IAG report November load factor of 81%

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International Airlines Group (IAG) has reported that traffic in November increased by 7.0% versus November 2017, while Group capacity rose by 6.9%. Group passenger load factor was 80.7%, the same as reported in November 2017.

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Oriens Aviation names new General Manager for Maintenance

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Oriens Aviation, the exclusive British Isles Pilatus Centre and sales distributor of the PC-12, will bolster its MRO team. TAG Aviation Farnborough Head of Maintenance Stuart Locke is taking up the post of General Manager of the Oriens Maintenance London Biggin Hill Airport facility in January. Joining TAG Aviation in April 2013 to manage the

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AAR announces partnership with Napier Park Global Capital

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AAR a global aviation aftermarket leader, has announced the expansion of its commercial aircraft asset management activities by partnering with Napier Park Global Capital (Napier Park) to create a joint venture that will focus on acquiring late life commercial aircraft. AAR has been appointed the sole servicer for the newly formed strategic alliance. Under the

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FAA approves AerSafe™ for additional Airbus aircraft to comply with fuel tank flammability reduction rule

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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued an amended Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) to AerSale® for installation of its AerSafe system on Airbus 319 and 320 aircraft (ST04010NY), in compliance with the Fuel Tank Flammability Reduction (FTFR) rule. This amended STC, originally issued for Airbus 321 aircraft, is in addition to AerSale’s STCs for the

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Air Lease Corporation places two new Airbus A321neo aircraft on lease with Air Macau

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Air Lease Corporation (ALC) has signed a long-term lease agreement for two new Airbus A321neo aircraft with Air Macau. Featuring Pratt & Whitney PW1133G engines, the aircraft will deliver from ALC’s order book with Airbus in November 2019 and the first quarter of 2020. “ALC has worked closely with Air Macau’s management team since 2010

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American’s first-ever Biometric Boarding Program arrives at LAX

Pratt & Whitney Canada receives Transport Canada approval for significant cycle limit increases on PT6A-140 engines

JAL announces new codeshare routes with Alaska Airlines

Vallair purchases four CFM56-5A engines from Air France

Boeing, ELG Carbon Fibre find new life for airplane structure material in ground-breaking partnership

IAG report November load factor of 81%

Oriens Aviation names new General Manager for Maintenance

AAR announces partnership with Napier Park Global Capital

FAA approves AerSafe™ for additional Airbus aircraft to comply with fuel tank flammability reduction rule

Air Lease Corporation places two new Airbus A321neo aircraft on lease with Air Macau

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