January 29, 2020

Boeing supplier CAM being sold to Stanley Black & Decker for US$1.5 billion

North American toolmaker Stanley Black & Decker has announced it is to acquire Consolidated Aerospace Manufacturing LLC (CAM) for up to US$1.5 billion. CAM is a major supplier of Boeing Co and approximately US$200 million of the purchase price is contingent on Boeing obtaining certification for the still-grounded 737 MAX from the U.S. Federal Aviation […]

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Jazeera Airways signs US$1.3 billion LEAP-1A engine services agreement

MRO & Production

Jazeera Airways has signed a long-term Rate Per Flight Hour (RPFH) agreement with CFM International to support the LEAP-1A engines that power the airline’s fleet of 20 Airbus A320neo aircraft. The agreement, which is valued at approximately US$1.3 billion U.S. at list price, also covers five spare engines. RPFH agreements are part of CFM’s portfolio

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Boeing posts annual loss as 737 MAX costs approach US$19 billion

Financial

Boeing has posted its first annual loss since 1997 as originally forecast losses of US$8 billion resulting from the grounding of its 737 MAX jet are now approaching US$19 billion, a sum which does not include any likely compensation payout to the families of the 346 victims of both fatal crashes involving the jet. The

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Trenchard Aviation Group appoints new VP Business Development

People

Trenchard Aviation Group has appointed Mark Radford as its new VP Business Development. With 30 years’ experience in the aviation interiors industry, working for both OEMs and part 145 organizations, he has held senior positions covering sales, operations and procurement. His broad range of product knowledge covers seats, lavatories, galleys, monuments, soft furnishings and working

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NASA places order for three Airbus H135 helicopters

Aircraft & Engines

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has placed an order for three H135 helicopters, marking the first-ever partnership between the U.S. space program and Airbus Helicopters. The order was announced January 29, at the Airbus booth at the Heli Expo Trade show in Anaheim, California. The H135s will be operated out of the Kennedy

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BAA Training to open new training center close to Barcelona El Prat, Airport

Other News

BAA Training, one of the top-three biggest independent aviation training centers in Europe, will expand further into Spain. BAA Training has chosen the location and has started the establishment of a training center near Barcelona–El Prat Josep Tarradellas Airport. By establishing BAA Training Spain, the company is to open a 5300 m² modern training center

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Textron reports fourth- quarter 2019 results

Financial

Revenues at Textron Aviation of US$1.7 billion were up 11%, primarily due to higher volume and mix, largely reflecting the Longitude’s entry into service. Textron Aviation delivered 71 jets, up from 63 last year, and 59 commercial turboprops, down from 67 last year. Segment profit was US$134 million in the fourth quarter, down from US$170

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DRF Luftrettung expands H145 and H135 helicopter fleet

Aircraft & Engines

Airbus Helicopters and DRF Luftrettung (DRF) have signed a contract for the purchase of 15 new H145s, three H135s and the retrofit of its current 20 H145s to the five-bladed version. This will bring the H145 fleet of the German Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS) to 35 helicopters. The contract, booked in 2019, also renews

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Air Navigation Solutions selects SITTI voice communications for Gatwick and Edinburgh ATC

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U.K. air traffic management provider Air Navigation Solutions (ANS), has signed a contract with SITTI, supplier of voice communication systems (VCS), to enhance the air traffic management infrastructure at Edinburgh and Gatwick Airports. ANS is deploying SITTI’s MULTIFONO® M800IP® Voice Communication and Control Systems as the VCS at both of ANS’ UK airport operations, and

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