May 2, 2019

4,000 jobs at stake as Bombardier puts Northern Ireland and Morocco plants up for sale

Only three months after acquiring the wing manufacturing unit from Triumph Group, Bombardier has announced its intention to sell both its wing-making plant in Belfast, Northern Ireland, and its aerostructures plant in Morocco. While both enterprises supply customers beyond Bombardier, 3,600 jobs are now at stake in Belfast, while the Morocco unit has over 400 […]

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EPCOR entrusted with Air Tahiti Nui’s 787 APU support

MRO & Production

The French Polynesia airline Air Tahiti Nui has entrusted AFI KLM E&M with the maintenance of the APS5000 auxiliary power units (APU) equipping its fleet of four Boeing 787-9 aircraft. The long-term contract includes repair and overhaul support, as well as the leasing of a spare APU when needed. All the work will be carried

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HeliStream signs up for Rusada’s ENVISION

Information Technology

HeliStream, the US flight training specialist, has selected Rusada’s ENVISION as their MRO and Flight Operations software. From its base in Costa Mesa, California, HeliStream offers flight training as well as a range of other services including utility/aerial crane, firefighting, charters and photography. To do this, the operator utilizes a fleet of 25 helicopters comprising

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Spirit AeroSystems reports solid Q1 2019 results

Financial

Spirit’s first quarter 2019 revenue was $2.0 billion, up from the same period of 2018. This increase was primarily driven by higher production volumes on the Boeing 737 and 787 programs, favorable model mix on the Boeing 737 program and higher revenue recognized on the Boeing 787 program, partially offset by lower non-recurring activity on

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GECAS delivers first 737-900ERs operated in Russia to Pegas Fly

Aircraft & Engines

GECAS has delivered the first Boeing 737-900ER to Nordwind subsidiary Ikar Airlines, which operates as Pegas Fly. The aircraft is the first 737-900ER to be operated by a Russian airline and one of three which GECAS will provide Pegas Fly this year. The airline, headquartered in Krasnoyarsk and based at Yemelyanovo International Airport, mainly operates

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AeroGuard Flight Training Center signs pilot training agreements with Korean partners

Other News

AeroGuard Flight Training Center have reached a new pilot training agreement with The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, and Transport (MOLIT) of the Republic of Korea, Uljin Flight Academy of the Republic of Korea, Korean Aviation College (KAC), and Korea Aerospace University (KAU). The newly signed agreement between AeroGuard Flight Training Center and its international partners

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Collins Aerospace unveils first aviation maintenance technician apprenticeship with Coastal Alabama Community College

Other News

Responding to a critical need for aviation maintenance technicians, Collins Aerospace Systems has unveiled the first Aviation Maintenance Technician (AMT) apprenticeship with Coastal Alabama Community College at its aerostructures facility in Foley, Alabama. This four-year program will provide apprentices with on-the-job training, college credit toward an associate’s degree in airframe technology and a Federal Aviation

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Air Arabia selects AMOS as its new MRO software

Information Technology

Air Arabia has chosen AMOS as their new MRO software to address the demands of a dynamic, fast-changing industry. In a ceremony held at the headquarters of Air Arabia in Sharjah, the CEOs of Swiss-AS and Air Arabia signed the contracts, paving the way to implement AMOS and marking the beginning of a long-term partnership.

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Aergo Capital continues to grow North American presence

Aircraft & Engines

Aergo Capital has acquired one Boeing B737-800 aircraft (MSN 37247) from a Dublin based lessor. The aircraft was subsequently leased by Aergo to Miami Air International (United States) on a long-term operating lease. Aergo Capital’s CEO Fred Browne said, “This acquisition is another step towards implementing Aergo’s strategy of acquiring younger aircraft and supports the

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Air Partner appoints Paul Dollman as Non-Executive Director

People

Air Partner has appointed Paul Dollman as Non-Executive Director of the Company with effect from May 1, 2019. He will also take up the role of Chair of the Audit and Risk Committee, replacing Shaun Smith, with effect from June 26, 2019, being the date of Air Partner’s 2019 Annual General Meeting. Dollman has significant

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