July 29, 2019

Vortex Aviation receives ISO 9001:2015 and AS9110-2016 certificate

Vortex Aviation announced receipt of its ISO 9001:2015 and AS9110C certificate at its Fort Lauderdale, Florida location. The assessment was performed in accordance with the Aerospace Quality Management System (AQMS) Standard AS9104/1:2012A as part of Vortex’s initiative to provide superior quality and customer service. This certification demonstrates a systemic approach to continuous internal review of …

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Singapore LCC Scoot to add 16 Airbus A320neos

Aircraft & Engines

Singapore low-cost airline Scoot has announced the introduction of 16 brand-new A321neo aircraft, to arrive progressively from the last quarter of 2020. The new fleet will enable Scoot to meet its double-digit growth plan by the end of financial year 2020/2021.

Ryanair profits tumble while growth plans also hit by further MAX delays

Financial, Top Stories

Ryanair has reported a 21% year-on-year drop in post-tax profit at €243 million (US$270.36 million) for the three-month period up to June 30. While the carrier is not adjusting its end-of-year profit forecast of between €750 million and €950 million (US$832 million and US$1054 million), fares have fallen by 6% when compared to the same …

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AAR, Aviation Institute of Maintenance, City of Norfolk sign EAGLE Career Pathway partnership

Other News

AAR, a leading provider of aviation services to commercial airlines and governments worldwide, has joined the Aviation Institute of Maintenance (AIM) and the City of Norfolk to announce AIM as the newest AAR EAGLE Career Pathway partner at the college’s main campus in Norfolk on July 25. Beginning this fall, AIM students around the country …

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Croatia Airlines renews contracts with Lufthansa Technik

MRO & Production

Croatia Airlines has extended two long-standing contracts with Lufthansa Technik. The extended agreements cover the Airbus A320-family fleet of the state-owned airline of Croatia, which is currently operating six aircraft of this type. An existing Total Component Support (TCS®) contract was extended by seven years. At the same time, the contract covering auxiliary power unit …

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Aer Lingus takes delivery of first A321LR

Aircraft & Engines

Ireland’s national carrier Aer Lingus has taken delivery of its first of eight A321LR aircraft, becoming the first airline in International Airlines Group (IAG) to operate the type. The aircraft on lease from Air Lease Corporation is powered by CFM International LEAP-1A engines and configured in a two-class layout with 16 business and 168 economy …

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New operator concession for Sofia Airport

Airports

Munich Airport and Meridiam, jointly with STRABAG (the Group), have been awarded with the Sofia Airport Concession by decision of the Minister of Transport, Information Technology and Communications. As of July 29, the project has now entered a new phase and the Group is actively working and fully mobilized for the future of Sofia Airport, …

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British Airways’ first Airbus A350 touched down at London Heathrow

Aircraft & Engines

British Airways’ first Airbus 350, registration G-XWBA, touched down at London Heathrow last weekend, featuring the airline’s newest generation business class seat, Club Suite. The airline will take delivery of 18 A350s, with four of the new aircraft joining the fleet before the end of the year. The newly-branded ‘Club Suite’ offers direct-aisle access, a …

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EU Commission gives go ahead for CityJet and Air Nostrum merger

Airlines & Routes, Top Stories

The EU commission has issued a statement approving the merger of Dublin, Ireland-based CityJet DAC and Valencia, Spain-based Air Nostrum: “The European Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the creation of a joint venture between Fortress Investment Group, of the U.S., and Air Investment Valencia, of Spain. It will combine the activities of …

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CF34-10A powered ARJ21 successfully completes Genghis Khan Airlines’ first flight

Aircraft & Engines

With the successful arrival of Flight 9D5671 in Ulanhot, Mongolia, Genghis Khan Airlines’ successfully launched its first flight on a COMAC ARJ21, powered by CF34-10A engine. As the second operator of CF34-10A-powered ARJ21 aircraft and the first airline with a 100% China-made jet fleet, Genghis Khan Airlines has received two ARJ21 aircraft and plans to …

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Vortex Aviation receives ISO 9001:2015 and AS9110-2016 certificate

Singapore LCC Scoot to add 16 Airbus A320neos

Ryanair profits tumble while growth plans also hit by further MAX delays

AAR, Aviation Institute of Maintenance, City of Norfolk sign EAGLE Career Pathway partnership

Croatia Airlines renews contracts with Lufthansa Technik

Aer Lingus takes delivery of first A321LR

New operator concession for Sofia Airport

British Airways’ first Airbus A350 touched down at London Heathrow

EU Commission gives go ahead for CityJet and Air Nostrum merger

CF34-10A powered ARJ21 successfully completes Genghis Khan Airlines’ first flight

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