August 11, 2022

Lufthansa Technik takes on 209 new trainees after two-year hiatus

Lufthansa Technik AG has kick-started its training programme after a two-year break as a direct result of the COVID-19 pandemic. 186 of the recruits will commence their apprenticeships at German locations, while a further 23 recruits are ‘dual students’ who are combining a degree course with practical applications. 209 new training positions or places to …

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SWISS plans collaboration with Air Baltic

Airlines & Routes

Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) plans to collaborate with Air Baltic of Latvia in the coming winter timetable period. The collaboration will take the form of a wet-lease agreement (i.e., the lease-in of both aircraft and crew), under which Air Baltic will perform SWISS flights on SWISS’ behalf. The partnership is intended to further stabilise …

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PTS Aviation leases CFM56-7B26 engine to major UAE aircraft/engine lessor

Aircraft & Engines

PTS Aviation, a StandardAero company, has signed a comprehensive five-year aircraft engine lease agreement (ELA) with a major aircraft and engine lessor based in the United Arab Emirates, which is effective immediately. The initial ELA establishes the lease-to-purchase of one serviceable OEM-maintained, high-cycle remaining CFM56-7B26 engine for a 60-month term, during a crucial period of projected …

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American Airlines receives first Boeing 787-8 aircraft

Aircraft & Engines

American Airlines has taken delivery of its first Boeing 787-8 aircraft this year and its first since April 2021, on lease from aircraft lessor BOC Aviation. The aircraft, with U.S. Registration No. N880BJ, was delivered from Charleston, South Carolina and is powered by General Electric GEnx engines. The aircraft is expected to enter commercial service …

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Embraer partners with VOAR to strengthen support for executive aviation

MRO & Production

Embraer has announced a partnership with VOAR Aviation during LABACE 2022, with the objective of offering unscheduled services to Embraer executive aviation customers at the Congonhas Airport in São Paulo. Therefore, Embraer continues to strengthen its operations including maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services and support the fixed-base operator (FBO) to meet the growth of …

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AMETEK MRO Singapore expands services for sensors and fluid management systems

MRO & Production

AMETEK Singapore, a brand of AMETEK MRO, has increased its scope of MRO support for AsiaPAC airlines and operators, independent engine MROs and repair management companies with streamlined local representation for AMETEK sensors and fluid management systems (SFMS). A leader in providing highly specialised sensors and solutions for aerospace, defence and space, AMETEK SFMS’ approach …

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GA Telesis appoints industry veteran Jim Sokol as Vice President of Sales – Americas

People

GA Telesis (GAT) has named industry veteran Jim Sokol Vice President of Sales – Americas for the Flight Solutions Group (FSG). In the role, Sokol will support GA Telesis’ global ecosystem by providing the highest level of team leadership and customer advocacy. Jim leads the Americas sales team and brings a superior level of established …

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