Boeing has delivered 56% fewer airplanes compared to May 2018, citing the continued suspension of the 737 MAX as the main culprit for the low figure. Having delivered 68 planes in May 2018, the U.S. planemaker delivered only 30 last month. For the first five months of 2019 net orders now stand at a total […]
JetBlue Airways has released its preliminary traffic results for May 2019. Traffic in May increased 5.7% from May 2018, on a capacity increase of 5.4%. Load factor for May 2019 was 86.0%, an increase of 0.2 points from May 2018. JetBlue’s preliminary completion factor for May 2019 was 99.7%.
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Aircraft leasing company SMBC Aviation Capital, has posted its results for the financial year ended March 31, 2019. The company reported profit before tax of US$344 million for the financial year, an increase of almost 8% year over year and overall income of US$1.1 billion from continuing operations. SMBC has reported the placement of 47
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Sikorsky will build six production VH-92A Presidential Helicopters under a contract from the U.S Navy. These helicopters are part of the 23 aircraft program of record for the U.S. Marine Corps. Under the terms of the contract, known as Low Rate Initial Production (LRIP) Lot 1, Sikorsky will begin deliveries of six VH-92A helicopters in 2021.
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Aviation maintenance quoting website MRO Insider has announced that Dallas Airmotive has joined their list of subscribed marketplace facilities. Dallas Airmotive is the company’s second international MRO, with facility locations in North America, South America, Europe, Africa and Asia. Andy Nixon, Co-founder and VP of Sales commented, “Adding Dallas Airmotive to our network allows us
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At this year’s Paris Air Show International, in France, Embraer will showcase the first KC-390 multi-mission airlift, configured to operate with the Brazilian Air Force (FAB). The aircraft, number 004, will be in the static area from June 17 to 23 at the Le Bourget airport. Also the KC-390 will perform flight demonstrations on the
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International Airlines Group (IAG) traffic in May increased by 6.0% versus the same period last year while capacity rose by 5.3% versus the same period last year. The load factor for May increased 0.5 points to 82.3% when compared to May 2018.
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Nathaniel Pieper will join Alaska Airlines on August 1, as senior vice president of fleet, finance and alliances. With more than 20 years in the airline industry, Pieper brings a wealth of aviation finance and global airline alliance experience. Pieper will have a broad scope of responsibilities including the acquisition and financing of Alaska’s mainline
Nakanihon Air Service’s has taken delivery of its 20th H135 from Airbus Helicopters. This new light-twin helicopter will join Nakanihon Air Service’s growing fleet of H135s to support emergency medical service (EMS) missions throughout the country. One of the largest aircraft operators in Japan, Nakanihon operates 45 Airbus’ helicopters – about two-thirds of its rotorcraft
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Specialist aircraft component support provider Bii.aero has announced the appointment of James Burley as their new Commercial Manager. Capitalising on his previous sales experience, Burley will focus on establishing and managing the strategic growth of Bii’s broad inventory of Boeing and Airbus aircraft spares. He will also play a key role in developing and enhancing
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