September 23, 2019

Thomas Cook goes bust, ceases all operations – 600,000 travelers still to be repatriated

Thomas Cook, the world’s first and oldest travel agent, has gone bust, ceased all operations, and entered into compulsory liquidation early on Monday Morning, U.K. time. The fallout has left over 600,000 travelers across the globe requiring repatriation. In the U.K. alone there are over 150,000 Thomas Cook customers currently on foreign shores. The majority […]

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STS Aviation Group acquires Apple Aviation

Financial

STS Aviation Group (STS), a leading global aviation solutions company, has acquired Apple Aviation, a world-wide MRO organization based out of the United Kingdom. With this acquisition, STS continues its recent global expansion. The company will immediately begin to offer aircraft Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul (MRO) services to customers at a state-of-the-art aircraft maintenance facility

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Ian Hilton joins C&L Aerospace as Director of Business Development for Europe/Africa

People

C&L Aerospace has hired Ian Hilton as Director of Business Development for Europe/Africa specializing in ERJ 135/145 and ATR 42-72 aircraft and PW127 and PW127M engines. Hilton has over 20 years of aviation experience consisting of parts sales, inventory management, procurement, logistics and PBH program management. Most recently, Hilton was Director of ATR Products for

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Rolls-Royce Pearl 15 receives Transport Canada Certification

Aircraft & Engines

The Pearl 15, the latest addition to Rolls-Royce’s business aviation engine portfolio, has received official certification by Transport Canada (TCA). The engine, which was developed at the Rolls-Royce Centre of Excellence for Business Aviation engines in Dahlewitz, Germany, is the exclusive engine option for the newest members of Bombardier’s Global business jet family, namely the

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SpiceXpress expands air cargo capacity with 737-800 Boeing Converted Freighter

Aircraft & Engines

SpiceXpress, SpiceJet’s cargo division, has taken delivery of its first 737-800 Boeing Converted Freighter (BCF) as the India-based carrier expands its air cargo operation to better serve one of the world’s most populated regions, and offer new route options. “We are expanding the markets we currently serve, particularly in the Middle East, Hong Kong and

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Delta TechOps and ORIX Aviation Systems sign major engine maintenance contract

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Delta TechOps, the maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) division of Delta Air Lines, has signed a five-year Maintenance Services Agreement with aircraft leasing ORIX Aviation Systems (ORIX Aviation). The agreement will cover the support of CFM56-5B and CFM56-7B aircraft engines. As both an operator of, and MRO for CFM56-5B and -7B engines, Delta TechOps is

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CO2 emissions high on agenda for International Civil Aviation Organization assembly

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Once every three years the Montreal-based International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) holds an assembly of leading aviation authorities and global regulators. This year’s assembly, running between September 24 and October 4, will focus heavily on airlines’ CO2 emissions. Commercial flying is responsible for 2.5% of all carbon emissions, and with passenger numbers estimated to double

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TAM presents weight-saving SAAB 340 Cargo Conversion Generation II

MRO & Production

Täby Air Maintenance, TAM, has unveiled the Saab 340 Cargo Generation II, a thorough upgrade of its well-known Cargo Conversion Programme. With about a dozen aircraft converted over the last few years, the Saab 340 Cargo Conversion Programme brings extended life and new commercial opportunities for this popular regional airliner. The new Cargo Conversion Programme

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Cessna Citation Longitude receives FAA Type Certification

Aircraft & Engines

Textron Aviation has achieved Type Certification by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for its innovative super-midsize jet, the Cessna Citation Longitude, paving the way for customer deliveries. FAA Type Certification follows the most robust flight, structural and component qualification testing completed on a Citation to date. The experimental and demo fleet completed close to 6,000 hours of flight time. In addition to 11,000

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United Steelworkers at five Alcoa U.S. locations ratify new labor agreement

Other News

Alcoa Corporation, a global leader in bauxite, alumina and aluminum products, has reported that members of the United Steelworkers (USW) have ratified a new labor agreement, covering approximately 1,700 active employees at five U.S. locations. The Company and the union leadership tentatively agreed on August 30 to the terms of the four-year contract, subject to

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Thomas Cook goes bust, ceases all operations – 600,000 travelers still to be repatriated

STS Aviation Group acquires Apple Aviation

Ian Hilton joins C&L Aerospace as Director of Business Development for Europe/Africa

Rolls-Royce Pearl 15 receives Transport Canada Certification

SpiceXpress expands air cargo capacity with 737-800 Boeing Converted Freighter

Delta TechOps and ORIX Aviation Systems sign major engine maintenance contract

CO2 emissions high on agenda for International Civil Aviation Organization assembly

TAM presents weight-saving SAAB 340 Cargo Conversion Generation II

Cessna Citation Longitude receives FAA Type Certification

United Steelworkers at five Alcoa U.S. locations ratify new labor agreement

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