December 16, 2018

U.S. – China trade war doesn’t deter Boeing from opening first 737 plant in China

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Despite a 90-day relaxation in which it is hoped the U.S. and China will be able to negotiate a mutually agreeable trade deal, Bowing has opened its first 737 completion plant in Zhoushan, the result of a joint venture between the American plane giant and the state-owned Commercial Aircraft Corp of China (COMAC). The opening …

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DAE sells portfolio of 18 mid-life aircraft

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Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) has entered into a definitive sale agreement to sell a portfolio of 18 mid-life aircraft to institutional investors. The 18 aircraft in this portfolio are on lease to 15 airlines in 13 countries and have a weighted average age of approximately 9 years with a weighted average remaining lease term of …

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Hungary orders 16 H225M multi-role helicopters

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The Hungarian Ministry of Defence has ordered 16 H225M multi-purpose helicopters equipped with the HForce weapon management system. Together with the helicopters, Airbus will also provide an extensive training and support package to ensure the highest level of operational availability. The H225Ms selected by Hungary will be equipped with state-of-the-art communication capabilities and will be …

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Air Astana takes delivery of first Embraer E190-E2

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Air Astana has taken delivery of its first Embraer E190-E2 at a ceremony held in the carrier’s Aviation Technical Center hangar at Astana airport. The aircraft is the first of five ordered under a leasing agreement signed with AerCap in 2017, with the remaining four aircraft scheduled for delivery in 2019. The aircraft is also …

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Lusaka becomes 55th destination in Africa for Turkish Airlines

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Turkish Airlines has begun flying to Lusaka, the capital of Zambia, making it the airline’s 55th destination in Africa. The Lusaka flights will operate twice per week and be linked to Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. The addition of Lusaka means Turkish Airlines now reaches 124 countries and 306 destinations worldwide. Lusaka, the capital and the …

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OASES from Commsoft chosen by WZL2 in Poland

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Polish MRO organisation, WZL2 (Wojskowe Zakłady Lotnicze Nr 2 S.A.), has chosen OASES, Commsoft’s MRO IT system, to support its developing commercial operations. With more than 70 years’ experience of repairing, modernising and servicing complex fighter-bomber and fighter aircraft for the armed forces of the Republic of Poland, WZL2 is now approaching civil aviation customers …

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West Star Aviation receives STC for MD93 Series Digital Clock/USB Charger for Falcon 50 aircraft

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West Star Aviation have received an FAA STC for the installation of Mid-Continent MD93 series digital clock/USB charger in Falcon 50 Aircraft. This unique 2-in-1 solution saves panel space by combining a multi-function digital clock with dual USB charging ports. “The MD93 delivers accurate time keeping functions as well as USB charging ports for both …

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