March 31, 2019

Bombardier delivers Global 7500 aircraft to long-time customer Niki Lauda

Bombardier has delivered its first European-based Global 7500 aircraft to long-time Bombardier customer, Niki Lauda, as production and completions of the business jet continue to ramp up as planned. Bombardier is on track to deliver between 15 and 20 Global 7500 aircraft in 2019. “I have enjoyed watching the evolution and growth of the Global […]

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Prague Airport’s 2019 summer schedule introduces 69 Carriers and 162 destinations

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On Sunday, March 31, 2019, the summer schedule has come into effect at Václav Havel Airport Prague. For the duration of the season, a total of 69 airlines will be operating regular scheduled direct flights from Prague, heading to 162 destinations in 54 countries. There will also be direct flights to 16 long-haul destinations, which

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SIA Engineering Company to form line maintenance joint venture in Thailand

Financial

SIA Engineering Company (SIAEC) has entered into a joint venture agreement with NokScoot Airlines Co. (NokScoot), to form a line maintenance joint venture based in Thailand. Under the agreement, NokScoot will hold an equity stake of 51% in the joint venture, with SIAEC taking the remaining 49% stake. The agreement is subject to the receipt

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ELIX Aviation Capital confirms sale of portfolio of six turboprop aircraft with leases attached

Aircraft & Engines

Elix Aviation Capital has concluded the sale of a portfolio of six turboprop aircraft with leases attached to Chorus Aviation Capital. The portfolio includes two ATR 72-600 aircraft, MSN 957, MSN 987, on lease to Azul of Brazil, and four Bombardier Q400 aircraft, MSN 4540, MSN 4542 on lease to Ethiopien Airlines and MSN 4110

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Lufthansa launches new service from Munich to Osaka

Airlines & Routes

In time for the start of the summer timetable season, Lufthansa has launched a new service from Munich to Osaka on March 31, 2019. The German carrier has decided to extend this route from Frankfurt to Munich. Along with the established flights operated by Lufthansa and All Nippon Airways to Tokyo, Munich Airport is now

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Trenchard Aviation Group renews contract with Virgin Atlantic

MRO & Production

Trenchard Aviation Group has renewed its long-term contract to provide aircraft cabin materials management services to Virgin Atlantic. This comprehensive, wide-ranging contract will be fulfilled by the Group’s nose-to-tail cabin maintenance and total care management company, Aero Technics. The company will be delivering design services, interior parts development and repair, on-wing cabin maintenance, galley insert

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Embraer delivers first E175 to Mauritania Airlines

Aircraft & Engines

Embraer has delivered the first E175 to Mauritania Airlines. The airline signed a firm order with Embraer for two E175 jets in 2018. The contract has a value of US$93.8 million. The second aircraft will be delivered in the second quarter of 2019. The E175 for Mauritania Airlines is configured with 76 seats in a

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FL Technics to open Line maintenance station in Dubai

MRO & Production, Top Stories

FL Technics, a global provider of integrated aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul services, has signed a joint operations agreement to open an EASA certified Line maintenance station in Dubai International Airport (DXB). FL Technics representatives signed the agreement with local partners which entitles them to start the establishment process for the station. The newly established

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AVIAA establishes global FBO network

MRO & Production, Other News

AVIAA has added an important new pillar to its business aviation services – a 110+-strong global FBO network. The US and European-based company invited a variety of FBOs to participate in an RFP process in December, responding to demand from members to obtain valuable savings on their fuel costs in North America and associated FBO

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