13 July 2021

Canadian regional carrier Porter Airlines orders up to 80 Embraer E195-E2 jets

In a bid to disrupt the Canadian aviation landscape, Canadian carrier Porter Airlines has placed a firm order for 30 E195-E2 jets from Brazilian planemaker Embraer. In addition, the carrier has taken an option for a further 50 aircraft. With all options exercised, the deal is valued at US$5.82 billion at list price and Porter […]

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APOC closes deal for Boeing 777 LDG with Lufthansa Technik Landing Gear Systems U.K.

In a multi-million US$ contract program, APOC’s specialist landing gear division has agreed a long-term lease with Lufthansa Technik Landing Gear Systems U.K. (LTLGS) for a Boeing 777 landing gear. Karolis Jurkevicius, VP Landing Gear Trading & Leasing – APOC said: “We have worked closely with LTLGS for several years and we are extremely pleased

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SITA acquires start-up Safety Line to support sustainable aviation

SITA, the global IT provider for the air transport industry, has announced the acquisition of Safety Line S.A.S., the Paris-based start-up specializing in digital solutions for aviation safety and efficiency. This acquisition will strengthen SITA’s Digital Day of Operations portfolio, helping airlines drive more efficiencies and fuel savings around the aircraft while taking immediate and

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Lessor BBAM orders 12 additional Boeing 737-800 converted freighters

BBAM is expanding its Boeing 737-800 converted freighter fleet with 12 additional firm orders. The agreement brings BBAM’s 737-800BCF orders and commitments to 31 as e-commerce and express cargo markets continue to drive strong customer demand for freighters. BBAM will be the first customer to have a 737-800BCF converted at Cooperativa Autogestionaria de Servicios Aeroindustriales

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TCI completes design, manufacture, and assembly of cabin service training simulator project for Turkish Airlines

Pre-employment and on-the-job training of flight attendants provided by Turkish Airlines Flight Training Center are carried out in the classes where the cabin interior of an aircraft is simulated. The training modules were manufactured based on aircraft types of Turkish Airlines’ fleet and designed to serve the flight attendants of other airlines as well. TCI

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Stevens Aerospace receives Parts Manufacturer Approval

Stevens Aerospace and Defense Systems (Stevens) has obtained Parts Manufacturer Approval (PMA) enabling the company to manufacture and sell parts for type-certificated aircraft. Parts will be available for onsite or offsite installation and provide the benefit of potentially avoiding long lead times and higher costs. Stevens can both produce universal parts, such as avionics component

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ACC Aviation names Viktor Berta Vice President, Aviation Finance Advisory

ACC Aviation, the global aviation services business, backed by YFM Equity Partners, is expanding the expertise it offers to airlines, lenders and lessors with the addition of an in-house aviation finance specialist. Viktor Berta joins the group effective July 15, as Vice President of its newly created Aviation Finance Practice. The appointment broadens the scope of

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Ontario Aerospace Council continues successful COAST training program after pilot year

The Ontario Aerospace Council has announced results from the pilot year for its Competencies Online Advancement Skills & Training (COAST) program, as well as plans for year two. Developed in response to COVID-19 to engage, retain and upskill aerospace industry employees, as well as facilitate post-pandemic recovery, COAST is funded in part by the Province

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