SAS reported traffic increase of 9.7% in March 2017 while capacity (ASK) increased 12.2%. The load factor was affected by the timing of the Easter holiday and decreased by 1.6 points versus last year to 69.8%.
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Lockheed Martin announced the CH-53K King Stallion, which is powered by GE Aviation’s T408-GE-400 turboshaft engine, successfully passed its Defense Acquisition Board (DAB) review and achieved a Milestone C decision that approves low rate initial production (LRIP). GE Aviation expects the LRIP contract to be awarded later this year to support planned CH-53K initial operating
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Ryanair reported that March traffic increases 10% compared to March 2016 and the load factor was unchanged at 94%.
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The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reported global passenger traffic results for February showing a second month of strong demand growth to begin 2017. Total revenue passenger kilometers (RPKs) rose 4.8%, compared to the same month last year. Although this was below growth achieved in January, year-to-year comparisons are distorted because February 2016 was a
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Astronics Corporation, a leading supplier of advanced technologies and products to the global aerospace, defense, and semiconductor industries, has purchased the operating assets of Custom Control Concepts (CCC), located in Kent, Washington. CCC is the established market share leader in providing cabin management and in-flight entertainment (IFE) systems for the complete range of privately operated
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Norwegian reported total traffic growth increased by 16%, while the capacity growth increased by 22%, compared to the same month in 2016. The load factor was 84.1%, down 3.8 points.
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B/E Aerospace reported that United Airlines is expanding the transformation of their customer experience with major investments in best-in-class economy seating innovation. B/E Aerospace announced the selection of the latest B/E Aerospace economy class seating platforms – Aspire, selected for the 787-10 and A350, as well as 777-200 retrofits and Meridian, selected for the next
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International Airlines Group (IAG) traffic in March 2017 increased by 2.6% versus March 2016 and Group capacity rose by 2.4%. Group load factor was 80.6%, up 0.1 point compared to the previous year.
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Airbus has launched a new offer: Airbus Interiors Services (AIS). Based in Toulouse, AIS is built on the engineering know-how, experiences of the former Airbus Corporate Jet Centre (ACJC) AIS is part of Services by Airbus, and its innovative spirit is now dedicated to supporting airlines with their cabin upgrade development strategies. AIS offers through
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West Star Aviation have received an STC for the installation of Universal Serial Bus (USB) cabin charging ports on Innov8 Cabin Solutions CabinFLEX (CFLEX) Charge systems. Innov8’s CFLEX arm features a USB charging option and a unique design that is interchangeable for all major PED devices with flexible solutions for corporate, personal, charter, fractional and
