A C-101 training jet has crashed off the Spanish coast near La Manga. The aircraft was believed to have been part of the Patrulla Aguila, Spain’s aerobatic display team equivalent to the U.K.’s Red Arrows. While initial reports stated that the pilot had ejected safely and that there was no-one else on board, Reuters News …
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JetBlue will partner with Aeronex Cargo to launch a new cargo offering. Aeronex Cargo, based in Miami, are specialists in delivering turnkey air cargo managed services to low-cost airlines and will focus on providing fast and reliable air cargo services to the registered freight forwarders as well as known shippers. Cargo services will begin with …
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Utair has selected GE Aviation to supply wireless mini Quick Access Recorders (QAR) to assist in meeting its flight data collection requirements from the State Civil Authority of Russia (SCAA). The miniQAR will be supplied from Avionica, a joint venture of GE Aviation. Deliveries are currently taking place across Utair’s fleet of 45 Boeing 737 …
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Comlux’s Completion division has been selected by DC Aviation Group to complete the VIP interior of an ACJ320neo aircraft. This new signing consolidates Comlux Completion’s order book with a total of four ACJ320neo VIP cabins contracts signed to date. Before flying to Comlux’ Indianapolis facilities, the aircraft, belonging to an undisclosed customer of DC Aviation …
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary Elaine L. Chao has announced the appointment of 22 members to DOT’s new Safety Oversight and Certification Advisory Committee (SOCAC). “The committee’s input will help the Department ensure that the FAA remains the world’s leader in aviation safety,” said Secretary Elaine L. Chao. The SOCAC was created by the …
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With 94.77% of shareholders voting in favour of the sale of Transat to Air Canada at a special meeting, the future of the deal now rests firmly in the hands of regulators. The bid of CA$720 million equates to a figure of CA$17.00 per share for Transat, while the company’s share price dropped 3 percent …
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SkyWest Airlines has appointed Greg Wooley to the new position of Vice President – Airport Operations, effective September 6, 2019. In this position, Wooley will be responsible for airport ground operations at all SkyWest and vendor-handled locations, as well as the development and implementation of their respective operational procedures and policies. He will oversee ground …
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Gulfstream Aerospace has officially expanded its maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) operations at Wisconsin’s Appleton International Airport with the opening of a newly built aircraft maintenance facility. The facility has been operational since Aug. 10. The nearly 190,000 ft² building, northeast of the airport terminal, was constructed with an investment of approximately US$40 million. The …
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Luftfahrtgesellschaft Walter (LGW) has successfully passed the IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) of the International Air Transport Association (IATA). On this basis, it will apply for membership in the IATA. The IOSA is the worldwide industry standard for operational quality and safety procedures in air traffic. During certification, all operational departments such as organization, flight …
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Nordic Aviation Capital (NAC) has delivered one new Embraer E190, MSN 19000768, to HOP! on lease. This is the third aircraft to deliver as part of a seven-aircraft lease agreement. HOP! is a subsidiary airline of the AIR FRANCE Group and operates flights for Air France, in several regions of France and Europe.
