Struggling to cope with debts of US$1 billion, India’s jet Airways is struggling to remain operational with only 41 aircraft available, one-third of its fleet of it original fleet, forcing to to cancel hundreds of flights, many at the mast minute. While many of its aircraft lessors have begun to cancel leasing agreements, the stricken […]
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Startup ultra-low cost carrier Canada Jetlines has selected the web-based TRAX eMRO software as its ERP maintenance solution. Jetlines is set to fly across Canada and offer non-stop service from Canada to the United States, Mexico and the Caribbean. The carrier plans to fly some 27 routes, including to unserved or underserved markets by other
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Vallair, the aircraft and engine asset specialist, has partnered with like-minded CContrail Aviation Support a commercial aircraft trading, leasing and parts solutions provider, in a deal for three CFM56-7B engines. Vallair purchased one CFM56-7B from Contrail with 9,500 cycles remaining, and this was fitted to the Boeing 737NG (MSN36118) in January, which is under lease
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STARLUX Airlines of Taiwan has signed a firm order with Airbus for 17 widebody aircraft, comprising 12 A350-1000s and five A350-900s. The new airline plans to deploy these aircraft on its premier long-haul services from Taipei to Europe and North America, as well as selected destinations within the Asia-Pacific region. “We are very glad to
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East/West Industries, a provider of critical lifesaving equipment for the aerospace and defense industry, has promoted Mike Vetter to Senior Director of Product Development. In this newly developed role, Vetter leads the product development and engineering groups, working closely with the sales team to manage and expand East/West’s continued growth.
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StandardAero has been selected by Air Senegal to provide a comprehensive range of engine services for its new fleet of ATR 72-600 regional turboprop aircraft. Under the multi-year contract with the Senegalese flag carrier, StandardAero will provide engine maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services for Air Senegal’s ATR 72-600s from its OEM-authorized Designated Overhaul Facilities
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Magnetic MRO, a global provider of Total Technical Care for aircraft operators and lessors, has gained EASA’s approval to offer continuing airworthiness management (CAMO) services on wide-bodies Airbus 330 and Boeing 777, as well as Embraer 145 aircraft type. News about the recently updated CAMO approval certificate that expands Magnetic MRO’s capabilities to two new
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SWISS is to introduce a new Premium Economy Class on its long-haul aircraft fleet from spring 2021. In a first step, the additional travel class will be available in a 24-seat section on its Boeing 777-300ER aircraft. In the medium term, the new travel product will be extended to the entire SWISS long-haul fleet. For
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Embraer has released that the current President and CEO of the company, Paulo Cesar de Souza e Silva, will retire April 22, 2019 which is the end of his current two year elected term. For 22 years at Embraer, Paulo Cesar came from the financial market to structure the company’s sales financing area. For six
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Aircraft Leasing Company AeroCentury has reported a fourth quarter net loss of US$3.8 million compared to a net loss of US$4.5 million for the third quarter of 2018 and net income of US$6.0 million for the fourth quarter of 2017. Fourth quarter 2018 results reflect the combined operations of AeroCentury and its newly acquired subsidiary,
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