November 25, 2019

Delta, Virgin Atlantic and Air France-KLM JV gets green light from U.S. DOT

An expanded joint-venture involving transatlantic flights between Delta Air Lines, Virgin Atlantic and Air France-KLM has received the go-ahead from the U.S. Department of Transportation which the partnership claims will provide “the most comprehensive route network, convenient flight schedules, competitive fares and reciprocal frequent flyer benefits.” Covering all services between the USA and Europe, this […]

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Airbus Helicopters boosting support for French Cougar and Caracal fleets

Military & Defense

Airbus Helicopters and its partner Heli-Union have signed a global support contract for the Cougar and Caracal helicopters in service in the French Army and Air Force. This agreement signed with the DMAé, the defence agency in charge of improving the availability of military aircraft in France, is the first contract that Airbus Helicopters has

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Astronics and China National Machinery Import and Export Corporation agree on collaboration

Other News

Astronics Corporation has signed a new cooperation agreement with China National Machinery Import and Export Corporation (CMC). The collaboration between Astronics and CMC will create a channel for Astronics to provide Chinese airlines, OEMs and service providers with state-of-the-art inflight entertainment and connectivity (IFEC) hardware and certification services for compliance in China and the United

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Air BP signs technical services agreement with Sonangol

Other News

Air BP, the international aviation fuel products and services supplier, has signed a technical services agreement with Sonangol, the state-owned oil company in Angola. This marks Air BP’s entry into the country and expands its footprint in Africa, one of the fastest-growing aviation regions over the next 20 years according to the International Air Transport

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MTU Maintenance inks exclusive CFM56-7B contract with Malaysia Airlines Berhad

MRO & Production

MTU Maintenance and Malaysia Airlines Berhad have signed an exclusive ten-year contract for the airline’s over-100 CFM56-7B engines. The contract covers maintenance, repair and overhaul for the engine fleet until phase-out and includes lease engines and LLP management. The service offering incorporates MTU Maintenance’s PERFORMPlus solution for newer engines, ensuring longer on-wing times through optimized

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Fly Leasing reprices and extends 2012 term loan

Financial

Fly Leasing (FLY) has repriced its US$385 million term loan. The interest rate on the amended loan is LIBOR plus 1.75%, a 0.25% margin reduction. Additionally, the maturity has been extended by more than two years from February 2023 to August 2025. In conjunction with the extension, FLY paid a one-time fee of 0.25% OID

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Air Astana announces new service from Paris to Almaty

Airlines & Routes

Air Astana, the national carrier of Kazakhstan, has announced a new service from Paris to Almaty, that will launch in June 2020. The flights will operate three times a week using the carrier’s new Airbus A321LR, which entered revenue service on the Air Astana network last month. Air Astana made its debut on Paris-Astana (now

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Etihad Engineering and Satair sign supply agreement

MRO & Production

Etihad Engineering, the commercial aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services provider in the Middle East, has signed a supply agreement with Satair, one of the largest aviation spares and solution providers. The signing ceremony took place at Dubai Airshow 2019. The agreement covers supply chain solutions that will ensure worldwide availability for selected aircraft

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Boeing presents 737 MAX 10

Aircraft & Engines

Boeing has presented the first 737 MAX 10 at the company’s Renton, Washington factory. The 737 MAX 10 is the largest variant of the MAX family and can seat up to 230 passengers. The airplane will now undergo system checks and engine runs prior to first flight next year. The 737 MAX 10 currently has

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