February 19, 2020

Further woes for Boeing as debris found in fuel tanks of 737 MAX jets awaiting delivery

According to an internal Boeing memo seen by Reuters news agency, Boeing has reported finding foreign object debris in a number of fuel tanks of 737 MAX jets which are awaiting delivery while the plane remains grounded. Such debris usually includes rags, tools, metal shavings and other materials left behind by workers during the production […]

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Qatar Airways to increase equity stake in IAG

Financial

Qatar Airways Group has increased its shareholding in International Consolidated Airlines Group (IAG) from 21.4% to 25.1%. Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Mr. Akbar Al Baker stated, “Our investment to date has been highly successful and the announced increase in our shareholding is evidence of our continued support of IAG and its strategy.”

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Panasonic Avionics and Nelco turn on satellite communications services for aviation over India

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Panasonic Avionics (Panasonic) has signed an agreement with Nelco (Nelco) to provide satellite connectivity services to customers flying into India and over Indian airspace. With this agreement, Panasonic becomes the first satellite communications provider to begin inflight connectivity (IFC) operations under Nelco’s Department of Telecommunications license for In-Flight and Maritime Connectivity (IFMC), in accordance with

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AJW Group purchases Airbus A319 aircraft for teardown

Aircraft & Engines

AJW Group has purchased an Airbus A319 aircraft, MSN 2186, for teardown. The ex–Air Malta aircraft which is 15 years old, is powered by CFMI CFM56-5B6/P engines and an APS3200 Auxiliary Power Unit. After teardown, the A319 components will be recertified at AJW Group’s maintenance hub in Montreal (AJW Technique), OEMs and other strategic vendors.

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C&L Aerospace names Edmund Tan Regional Sales Manager for Asia

People

Edmund Tan has joined C&L Aerospace in the position of Regional Sales Manager, Asia. Tan will lead sales and marketing activities for the commercial and regional airline segments for Asia. Tan has two decades of experience in the Asian airline market, most recently as Senior Manager, Sales and marketing at Flightparts. Prior to that Tan

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Aero Star Aviation has added the Embraer Praetor 500 and 600 to its capabilities and product services

Embraer delivers 198 total jets in 2019

Aircraft & Engines

Embraer has delivered a total of 198 jets in 2019, of which 89 were commercial aircraft and 109 were executive jets (62 light and 47 large), which represents an increase of 9% compared to 2018, when the company delivered a total of 181 jets. The deliveries were within the outlook ranges for 2019 of 85

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DAE reports full-year 2019 financial results

Financial

Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) has reported its financial results for the full-year 2019. DAE reported total revenue of US$1,421.3 million for 2019, compared to US$1,436.6 million in 2018. Profit before tax was US$413.6 million compared to US$428.8 million the previous year. Pre-tax profit margin was 29.1% in 2019, 29.8% in 2018. DAE reported pre-tax return

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Romanian carrier TAROM takes delivery of first ATR 72-600 aircraft

Aircraft & Engines

TAROM, Romania’s national flag carrier, has taken delivery of its first ATR 72-600 aircraft, from regional aircraft manufacturer ATR. With a brand-new livery, this aircraft is the first of a leasing contract with regional aircraft lessor NAC, for nine ATR 72-600s. TAROM has been very successful in its domestic market operations by using ATR aircraft

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ForwardKeys to acquire Traveller Statistics from NPD

Financial

ForwardKeys, the travel analytics company, has signed an agreement to acquire Traveller Statistics from The NPD Group, a leading global information company. Under the agreement, on May 1, 2020, ForwardKeys will take over direct responsibility for providing information on travellers and on travel trends to former NPD clients in the travel retail niche. Traveller Statistics,

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Tamar Jorssen to join AviTrader management team

People

Effective February 27, 2020 AviTrader Publications Corp. has appointed Tamar Jorssen as Vice President, Sales and Business Development. She has over 25 years of experience in sales, customer support, and business development. Jorssen started her career with AviTrader’s head-office in Vancouver back in 2007 as the office manager. She is now responsible for all of

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Further woes for Boeing as debris found in fuel tanks of 737 MAX jets awaiting delivery

Qatar Airways to increase equity stake in IAG

Panasonic Avionics and Nelco turn on satellite communications services for aviation over India

AJW Group purchases Airbus A319 aircraft for teardown

C&L Aerospace names Edmund Tan Regional Sales Manager for Asia

Embraer delivers 198 total jets in 2019

DAE reports full-year 2019 financial results

Romanian carrier TAROM takes delivery of first ATR 72-600 aircraft

ForwardKeys to acquire Traveller Statistics from NPD

Tamar Jorssen to join AviTrader management team

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