In a period of under two years, Comair has become the second South African carrier to cease operations after low-cost carrier Mango ceased operations in July 2021. Covering approximately 40% of South Africa’s domestic air travel, Comair, operating as a franchisee under the name British Airways, is the parent company of low-cost carrier Kulua.com., which […]
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Griffin Global Asset Management (Griffin) has announced the mandate for the purchase and lease back of five Boeing 737-8 aircraft with Akasa Air, a new airline based in India. The aircraft deliveries are scheduled to begin this June. “We were introduced to Akasa Air’s management team over a year ago and have watched with excitement
Airbus and Kansai Airports have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore the use of hydrogen at three of the group’s airports in Japan (Kansai International Airport, Osaka International Airport, and Kobe Airport). Through this partnership, Airbus and Kansai Airports will jointly prepare a roadmap to address challenges and define an advocacy plan for hydrogen
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Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) has terminated its bank loan facility guaranteed by the Swiss Confederation at the end of May 2022. With the pandemic situation now more stable and with the eased travel restrictions prompting positive trends in the company’s liquidity, SWISS is now able to meet its financing needs on the capital markets
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HAECO Cabin Solutions in cooperation with Diehl Aviation have announced three cabin upgrades designed to reduce weight, increase capacity and improve passenger comfort. The first product, the “Aft-Simplex,” is a simplified single-aisle aft-lavatory/galley complex. For many single-aisle operators it provides improved density by allowing the addition of up to six seats and lowers operating costs and/or
FL Technics, a global provider of aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services and a part of Avia Solutions Group, has appointed David Kahl as COO of its wheels and brakes business in Hanover, Germany. Kahl has worked in the aviation industry for nearly eight years and has extensive knowledge and experience in the wheels
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Aircraft remarketing specialists Airstream International Group has announced the sale of a Bombardier DHC-8-311 aircraft, on behalf of Jetlite Air Limited, to Binder Capital Corporation. The aircraft, serial number 406, will be operated by Canadian operator Central Mountain Air, which is owned by Binder Capital Corporation. Airstream has been very active placing DHC-8 aircraft and
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