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IAI issues consolidated financial statements for the quarter ended September 30, 2016.

The Company reported sales of US$893m in the quarter compared with US$828m in the corresponding quarter of last year (a 7.9% increase) and a net loss of US$94m. The loss arises from a provision of US$162m for early retirement expenses for about 800 employees in the context of the growth agreement signed with the employee […]

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Lufthansa Technik and DC Aviation Group perform first A-Check in Dubai

Based on a cooperation agreement from May 2016, Lufthansa Technik and DC Aviation Group have recently performed a first A-check for a narrowbody aircraft at Al Maktoum International Airport (Dubai World Central Airport) in Dubai. The services were provided for an Airbus A319 of an undisclosed customer from the region in the hangars and VIP

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Satcom Direct completes acquisition of TrueNorth Avionics

Global aeronautical communications provider Satcom Direct (SD) has closed its purchase of TrueNorth Avionics, a manufacturer of cabin communications solutions. With the acquisition of TrueNorth complete, SD significantly expands its ability to provide advanced communications systems for VIP and VVIP aircraft. Ottawa, Canada-based TrueNorth Avionics designs, develops and manufactures satellite communications solutions for aircraft operators

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Jet Aviation Dubai joins ACJ service centre network

Jet Aviation’s maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) facilities in Dubai are to join the ACJ Service Centre network, adding to the choice of Airbus-approved facilities around the world for ACJ customers and operators. Its Basle facilities became part of the ACJ Service Centre Network earlier this year. The expanded network comprises companies that are owned

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Comlux develops new auxiliary center tank system for Airbus A321

Comlux has launched a new Forward Auxiliary Center Tank System for the Airbus A321. The new system will allow VIP operators to realize a range increase of up to 500nm (25 pax) while commercial operators can expect up to 300nm (160 pax). In collaboration with Airbus specialists, Comlux Engineers developed this new design to complement

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Deer Jet and UAS conclude share acquisition agreement

Business aviation company Deer Jet has concluded the acquisition of major shares of UAS International Trip Support (UAS). Deer Jet has become the major shareholder of the global flight support solutions provider. The agreement was completed ahead of MEBAA Show 2016 on Monday, December 5 by UAS’ existing shareholders and Deer Jet Chairman and President

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Norwegian Air International finally gets US DOT approval

Norwegian Air International (NAI), the Irish subsidiary of Norwegian Air Shuttle (NAS), has ended its three-year struggle against labor unions and competitors with the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) granting the carrier permission to fly into and out of the United States, the decision effective from December 2, 2016. Heavy opposition to the granting of

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ACJ320neo Family continues to win orders

Airbus Corporate Jets has won another commitment for an ACJ320neo. The latest deal adds to the seven orders already won by the ACJ320neo Family, taking total orders and commitments to eight, comprising six ACJ320neo and two ACJ319 neo aircraft. Capitalising on new-generation engines and Sharklets at the wingtips, plus other improvements, the ACJ320neo Family delivers

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Lufthansa Technik and GE select Poland as joint venture site

Lufthansa Technik and GE selected the Legnica Special Economic Zone in Środa Śląska, Poland as the site for its maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) joint venture for GEnx-2B and GE9X engines. The joint venture, called XEOS, will invest about US$267m in the new facility. Ground breaking on the 350,000 ft² facility will begin in the

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