April 22, 2022

New multi-year contract AMAG components strengthens ties with Ruag Aerostructures

Headquartered in Übersee am Chiemsee, Germany, AMAG components, formerly Aircraft Philipp (ACP) now a fully owned subsidiary of AMAG Austria Metall AG, has signed a multi-year contract with Ruag Aerostructures to supply parts and components mainly for the Airbus A320. While both parties have agreed not to disclose the full details of the agreement, AMAG …

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Kellstrom Aerospace Group names Oscar Torres new President and CEO

People

Kellstrom Aerospace Group, a leader in Aviation Life-Cycle Cost Management Solutions, has appointed Oscar Torres to President and Chief Executive Officer succeeding Jeff Lund who recently retired. Torres joined the company in 1999 and has held several senior positions, most recently as Executive Vice President of Operations and Chief Financial Officer. “Oscar’s extensive experience and knowledge …

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Field Aerospace wins contract to provide and modify new British Antarctic Survey aircraft

Aircraft & Engines

Field Aerospace has been awarded, as Prime Contractor, a contract by United Kingdom Research and Innovation (UKRI) to supply an aircraft for use by the British Antarctic Survey (BAS). The De Havilland DHC-8 aircraft will replace the four-engine DHC-7 aircraft in service with BAS since 1994 which was also modified by Field Aerospace and includes …

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Republic of Angola orders three Airbus C295 aircraft

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The Republic of Angola has placed a firm order for three Airbus C295 aircraft to perform multirole operations. Two aircraft will be specifically equipped for maritime surveillance and one for transport missions. The aircraft configured for transport missions will be able to carry out tactical cargo and troop transport tasks, paratrooping, load dropping or humanitarian …

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SmartSky names Thornton Aviation sales and installation provider

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SmartSky Networks, the innovative air-to-ground (ATG) inflight connectivity provider, has announced California-based Thornton Aviation as a sales and installation provider for SmartSky’s advanced shipsets at Thornton’s Van Nuys and Burbank, California locations. With over three decades of excellence in aircraft services, Thornton Aviation will sell and install SmartSky’s connectivity equipment. Thornton’s proven track record of …

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Pro Star Aviation’s Special Missions team completes two unique Challenger CL-650s

Aircraft & Engines

Pro Star Aviation, an innovative special missions aerospace modification centre, has completed and delivered two special mission Challenger 650 aircraft utilising several FAA STCs approved by its STC ODA. The aircraft modifications included a lightweight missionised interior, multiple operator stations, equipment racks, a mission power system and a supplemental in-air cabin cooling system. The team integrated …

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Alaska Air Group reports first-quarter 2022 net loss of US$143 million

Financial

Alaska Air Group has reported financial results for its first quarter ending March 31, 2022. The Group reported net loss for the first quarter of 2022 under Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) of US$143 million, compared to a net loss of US$131 million in the first quarter of 2021. Net loss for the first quarter …

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