December 9, 2019

Boeing threatened with US$3.9 million FAA fine over defective 737NG parts

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has released that it has proposed a civil penalty of more than US$3.9 million against The Boeing Co. for installing nonconforming components on approximately 133 aircraft, which Boeing subsequently presented as ready for airworthiness certification. The FAA alleges that Boeing failed to adequately oversee its suppliers to ensure they complied […]

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Miami-Dade Fire Rescue orders AW139 helicopters

Aircraft & Engines

Miami-Dade Fire Rescue (MDFR) has signed a contract for four AW139 intermediate twin-engine helicopters. The aircraft will be used to perform a range of missions—primarily fire suppression, emergency medical services (EMS) and search and rescue (SAR)—and will have special equipment including a cargo hook, rescue hoist and Bambi bucket. The first helicopter is expected to

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SAS to open direct route to Tokyo Haneda International Airport

Airlines & Routes

Scandinavian Airlines System (SAS) will introduce a direct route to Tokyo Haneda International Airport from Copenhagen Kastrup. The route gives travelers better access to downtown Tokyo and with All Nippon Airways (ANA), a fellow Star Alliance member, the route will increase connectivity to 30 domestic destinations in Japan. The direct Copenhagen-Haneda route will be served

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Lufthansa Group and gategroup conclude purchase agreement

Financial

The Lufthansa Group and gategroup have concluded a purchase agreement for the European business of the LSG Group. The parties have agreed not to divulge the financial details of the transaction. The sale is also subject to the approval of the relevant competition authorities. In addition to the LSG Group’s European catering operations, the purchase

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American Airlines plans new investments at DFW airport

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American Airlines has announced plans to build a new, larger catering kitchen at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW). The new facility is part of American’s long-term growth strategy at its largest hub and will allow the airline to better serve customers as it grows. American also plans to break ground in January 2020 on

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S7 Technics completes implementation of AMOS MRO Edition software

Information Technology

Aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services provider S7 Technics has completed the implementation of AMOS MRO Edition, the innovative software application developed by Swiss Aviation Software (Swiss-AS). S7 Technics has thus become one of the first maintenance service providers to successfully implement AMOS MRO Edition as a primary information system for the continued airworthiness

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JetHQ receives IADA accreditation

Other News

JetHQ, the aircraft transaction and brokerage company, has become a member of the International Aircraft Dealers Association (IADA). IADA conducts the world’s only aircraft dealer accreditation program, which requires companies to undergo a thorough and rigorous vetting process. Only 3% of all aircraft dealers earn IADA membership, but IADA dealers account for more than 50%

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NAC delivers one ATR 42-500 to Manaus Aerotaxi Participações

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Nordic Aviation Capital (NAC) has confirmed the delivery of one ATR 42-500, MSN 581, to Manaus Aerotaxi Participações (MAP) on lease. MAP intends to use the aircraft for an oil and gas contract they were awarded earlier this year. NAC are delighted to welcome MAP as a new customer. MAP is a domestic airline based

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CAE and Emirates extend partnership on Boeing 777X training suites