9 September 2021

AJW Group extends MRO services in Europe

AJW Group has launched its European MRO facility, AJW Technique Europe, located near Gatwick Airport. The MRO begins with a specialization in battery repair, including deep cycle, top charge, cleaning, re-blocking, regular service, overhaul, test and recertification for all commercial aircraft main, auxiliary, and emergency power supplies. The battery capability is delivered via the acquisition of Avia Component Services, whose skilled and certified Technicians will […]

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Boeing 737 MAX

U.S. court rules Boeing board to face shareholder lawsuit over two fatal 737 MAX crashes

A Delaware, U.S. judge has ruled that certain shareholder claims against Boeing can be pursued, while dismissing others, in relation to the two 737 MAX crashes which killed 346 passengers and crew. In the ruling in the Court of Chancery, Vice Chancellor Morgan Zurn said that the first of the two crashes was a “red

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ALC and Spirit Airlines sign lease agreements for 15 Airbus aircraft

Air Lease Corporation has announced a long-term lease placement for ten new Airbus A321-200neo aircraft and the sale and lease-back of five new Airbus A320-200neo aircraft with Spirit Airlines. The five A320neos are scheduled to deliver to Spirit Airlines in 2021 and 2022 and will be owned by one of ALC’s managed aircraft ventures through

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Jet Aviation gains EASA approval for the G500/600 Series in Vienna

Jet Aviation has announced that it has received authorization from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) to provide line maintenance support to Gulfstream G500/G600 series aircraft in Vienna. “As a factory authorized service facility for Gulfstream GV-SP series aircraft, this latest approval attests ourhigh standards and ongoing commitment to remain partner of choice for Gulfstream

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JetBlue names Ursula Hurley Chief Financial Officer

JetBlue has announced the appointment of Ursula Hurley to Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately. Hurley, a 17-year veteran of the airline, has served as acting CFO since June 2021. As CFO, Hurley will be responsible for JetBlue’s overall financial strategy including accounting, audit, aircraft and engine transactions, cash management, corporate finance, fuel, and tax. She

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Safran’s first helicopter engine runs using 100% sustainable fuel

Safran Helicopter Engines has performed a world first at its Bordes facility (Pyrénées-Atlantiques, France); a helicopter engine run on 100 percent sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). During the test, a Makila 2 ran on a biofuel produced by TotalEnergies from residues and waste from the circular economy, specifically used cooking oil. A test campaign will now

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CAE and Air Canada sign exclusive maintenance training agreement

CAE and Air Canada have announced the signing of an exclusive five-year aircraft maintenance training partnership agreement. As a result, CAE is now Air Canada’s embedded Transport Canada Approved Training Organization for Aircraft Maintenance and Engineering. The agreement includes the development, management and delivery of all of Air Canada’s maintenance and engineering training, including all

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