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2016 – a year of sustained growth for Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways delivered another year of sustained growth in 2016, helped by new aircraft, additional frequencies and the introduction of further world-class products. The airline carried 18.5 million guests during the year, up 6% on 2015. The airline was also part of the evolution of Etihad Aviation Group, a wider aviation and tourism business which […]

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Elbit Systems awarded approximately US$110m contract for upgrade of M-17 helicopters

Elbit Systems was awarded an approximately US$110m contract from an Asia-Pacific country for the upgrade and maintenance of dozens of Mi-17 helicopters. The project will be performed over a five-year period. Elbit Systems has extensive operational experience in rotary-wing modernization activities, including conversion of utility and assault helicopters into multi-role platforms, upgrading existing utility and

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Alaska Air Group reports fourth quarter 2016 and full-year results

Alaska Air Group reported net income for the fourth quarter and full year under Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”) of US$114m and US$814m respectively. These results compared to fourth quarter 2015 net income of US$191m and full year 2015 net income of US$848m. Fourth quarter net income, excluding special items, was US$193m, a 4% increase

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Government of Canada will provide CA$372.5m in repayable contributions to Bombardier

The Government of Canada is committed to keeping Canada at the forefront of global leadership in the aerospace sector. The aerospace industry is one of the most innovative industries in Canada, and it provides over 211,000 quality jobs for Canadians and CA$28bn annually in GDP to Canada’s economy. That is why, today, the Government of

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Lufthansa Technik's support for newest Airbus widebody is in full swing

With Lufthansa ready to start scheduled A350 operations on February 10, 2017, Lufthansa Technik’s support for the newest Airbus widebody is in full swing. Lufthansa Technik is not only licensed and ready to maintain the Airbus A350 in all aspects of the aircraft’s life cycle, the company is also the first address for a unique

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BAA Training adds ATR 72-600 to Type Training capabilities

BAA Training, European standard aviation training center with more than 20 years of experience, has expanded its Type Training capabilities by adding ATR 72-600 aircraft type. BAA Training becomes one of only few flight academies offering both ground courses and practical training on ATR72-600 Full Flight Simulator (FFS). ATR 72-600, the upgraded and more efficient

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