August 19, 2022

US$500 million recapitalisation of CHC Helicopter completed

CHC Group LLC (CHC) has announced that through a comprehensive US$500 million recapitalisation, subject to regulatory approvals, it will now be able to significantly reduce its funded debt obligations. The global rotary wing aviation company specialises in providing transportation services to offshore oil and gas platforms, civilian search and rescue and air medical evacuation services …

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VAS Aero Services acquires four Airbus A330-300 airframes and 11 PW4168 engines from American Airlines

Aircraft & Engines

VAS Aero Services, a global leader in aviation logistics and aftermarket services, has acquired four Airbus A330-300 airframes and 11 Pratt & Whitney PW4168 engines from Fort Worth, TX-based American Airlines (American). The four Airbus A330-300 wide-body aircraft were retired from American’s fleet in 2020. Adding to the breadth and depth of VAS’ already significant …

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Beechcraft King Air 260 aircraft joins U.S. Forest Service’s aviation fleet

Aircraft & Engines

Textron Aviation has delivered two Beechcraft King Air 260 aircraft to the U.S. Forest Service. The aircraft will perform wildfire mapping missions. The King Air 260 aircraft have been modified for the installation of the latest infrared (IR) sensing technology, the Overwatch Imaging TK-9 Earthwatch Airborne Sensor, along with legacy U.S. Forest Service sensors, that can accurately map …

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Hawaiian Airlines, Honolulu Community College partner to increase access to aviation maintenance technician careers

Other News

Hawaiian Airlines and Honolulu Community College (HonCC) have formed an innovative partnership to graduate more local students as highly skilled aviation maintenance technicians, a field experiencing soaring demand. When the fall academic semester begins, some Hawaiian Airlines aviation maintenance technicians will trade the carrier’s aircraft hangar for HonCC’s facilities as instructors. Hawaiian’s Bill Kinsley and …

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IonQ, Airbus sign agreement to collaborate on aircraft loading project using quantum computing

Other News

IonQ, an industry leader in quantum computing, has announced a collaboration with Airbus to explore the potential application and benefits of quantum computing for aerospace services and passenger experiences. The Quantum Aircraft Loading Optimisation & Quantum Machine Learning project will be a 12-month project that culminates in the development of a prototype aircraft-loading quantum application, hands-on collaboration …

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Canada Jetlines receives air operating certificate from Transport Canada

Airlines & Routes

Canada Jetlines, the new, all-Canadian, leisure airline, has received its air operating certificate (AOC) from Transport Canada, granting approval to initiate operations out of its travel hub at Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ). Securing the AOC confirms that Canada Jetlines has all required professional capabilities and adheres to all safety regulations needed for aircraft operations. …

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SkySelect provides eProcurement-as-a-service platform to Azul Brazilian Airlines

Information Technology

Now, more than at any other point in commercial aviation’s history, it’s imperative for airlines to be cost-conscious and efficient. Airlines have been faced with the ebbs and flows of passenger demand, congested airports, supply chain issues and socio-political issues while trying to maintain operations as usual with a shrinking labour force. That’s why the …

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Britten-Norman works with Garmin to bring engine electronic flight instrumentation to Islander turbine range

MRO & Production

UK aircraft manufacturer, Britten-Norman, is working with avionics technology company Garmin to develop the TXi Engine Indication System (EIS) for its Islander turboprops. The development and distribution agreement signed between the parties is for creating a CAA-approved supplemental type certificate applicable to both new and retrofit turboprop aircraft that will complement the existing STC for …

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