24 October 2019

Jet ConneX activated on over 600 business jets worldwide

Inmarsat’s Jet ConneX (JX) business aviation inflight Wi-Fi solution has now been installed and activated on over 600 business jets worldwide. The milestone was celebrated at NBAA 2019 in Las Vegas, USA, the business aviation exhibition, highlighting the rapid uptake of Jet ConneX services in just under three years of commercial availability. Powered by Inmarsat’s …

Jet ConneX activated on over 600 business jets worldwide Read More »

Norwegian shares jump as plane deal and increased earnings reduce financial pressure

Stock in Norwegian Air (Norwegian) soared by as much as 23% as the Scandinavian airline not only announced a Q3 net income of NOK1.67 billion, up from a previously forecast NOK 1.47 billion, but also announced a leasing deal to offload 27 new Airbus jets it is committed to purchasing. Norwegian has raised its 2019 …

Norwegian shares jump as plane deal and increased earnings reduce financial pressure Read More »

Spirit Airlines and Airbus sign MoU for up to 100 A320neo Family aircraft

Airbus and Florida-based ultra-low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines have agreed to a Memorandum of Understanding for the airline to acquire up to 100 A320neo Family aircraft. Spirit announced its intention to place firm orders for a mix of A319neos, A320neos, and A321neos to meet its future fleet requirements. “This new order represents another milestone for Spirit,” …

Spirit Airlines and Airbus sign MoU for up to 100 A320neo Family aircraft Read More »

Qantas posts first-quarter full-year 2020 revenue of AU$4.56 billion

The Qantas Group continued to deliver revenue growth in the first quarter of FY20, up 1.8% to AU$4.56 billion compared with AU$4.49 billion in the prior corresponding period. Group Unit Revenue increased 2.1% versus the prior corresponding period. Total Group capacity was down 0.2%, driven by a 0.6% decrease for Group International, while Group Domestic …

Qantas posts first-quarter full-year 2020 revenue of AU$4.56 billion Read More »

The German Armed Forces take delivery of first NH90 Sea Lion helicopter

Airbus Helicopters has delivered the first NH90 Sea Lion naval multi-role helicopter to the Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw), with a further two to be delivered by the end of the year. In total, 18 Sea Lions have been ordered for the Germany Navy, with deliveries expected to be completed …

The German Armed Forces take delivery of first NH90 Sea Lion helicopter Read More »

Embraer and Azul sign Flight Hour Repair Management Program contract

Embraer has signed a multiyear Flight Hour Repair Management Program contract with Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras (Azul) to provide materials support for the carrier’s fleet of first generation E-Jets of commercial aircraft E190 and E195. Through Embraer’s TechCare portfolio of solutions, the multi-year agreement covers more than 300 repairable part numbers and includes both materials …

Embraer and Azul sign Flight Hour Repair Management Program contract Read More »

American Airlines Group reports solid third-quarter profit

American Airlines has posted pre-tax earnings excluding net special items for the third quarter of 2019 of US$835 million, a 16% year-over-year increase from the third quarter of 2018. Excluding net special items, net income was US$630 million. Strong passenger demand drove a 3% year-over-year increase in third-quarter 2019 total revenue to a record US$11.9 …

American Airlines Group reports solid third-quarter profit Read More »

CDB Aviation delivers first of four Embraer E190 aircraft to Amaszonas

CDB Aviation, a wholly owned Irish subsidiary of China Development Bank Financial Leasing Co., (CDB Leasing), has delivered the first of four Embraer E190 aircraft to Bolivia-based Amaszonas Línea Aérea (Amaszonas). The Embraer regional jets, configured with 110 seats in a single-class layout, will modernize the Amaszonas fleet, offering more than double the capacity. The …

CDB Aviation delivers first of four Embraer E190 aircraft to Amaszonas Read More »

Skyworld Aviation arranges sale of ATR 72-500, and onward lease to FlyCAA

Skyworld Aviation has sold an ATR 72-500 to a U.S.-based regional aircraft leasing firm. Serial number 685, re-registered as 9S-AAD, will operate with FlyCAA Congo under a lease arrangement, also facilitated by Skyworld. The aircraft was previously operated by Vietnam Airlines and arrived in Kinshasa on October 20, 2019. FlyCAA now operates two ATR 72-500s …

Skyworld Aviation arranges sale of ATR 72-500, and onward lease to FlyCAA Read More »

Aireon signs agreement with COCESNA to expand global air traffic surveillance

Aireon and Corporación Centroamericana de Servicios de Navegación Aérea (COCESNA) have signed an agreement to deploy space-based Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) in Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. The agreement also establishes a strategic partnership to enhance the operations and collaboration of air traffic surveillance in the Central American region. Spanning the …

Aireon signs agreement with COCESNA to expand global air traffic surveillance Read More »

Scroll to Top
AviTrader

FREE
VIEW