Heike Tamm

Aviation Concepts Technical Services achieves 8A/8C check on Gulfstream fleet

Philippines-based Aviation Concepts Technical Services Inc. (ACTSI) has upgraded its capability to 8A/8C from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). With a strong and experienced Gulfstream team, the ACTSI MRO is now capable to provide maintenance services for Gulfstream IV-X (G350/G450) and GV-SP (G500/G550), with Limited Engine – 8A / 8C, 72-month, 96-month, and 144-month inspections. […]

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MTU Aero Engines presents nine-month figures and forecast

In the first nine months of 2020, MTU Aero Engines AG generated revenue of €2,956.6 million (1-9/2019 €3,403.7 million). The operating profit was €310.8 million, compared with €557.7 million in the prior-year period. The EBIT margin was 10.5% (1-9/2019: 16.4%). In line with adjusted EBIT, adjusted net income dropped from €391.7 million to €219.2 million. “Based on these results, we can

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Volocopter and Lufthansa Industry Solutions cooperate to build VoloIQ

Volocopter, the pioneer in Urban Air Mobility (UAM), has announced a cooperation with Lufthansa Industry Solutions. Together they are building Volocopter’s proprietary intelligent and integrated “Urban Air Mobility Software Platform” that will run on Microsoft Azure: VoloIQ. It offers complete digital visibility of the complex UAM ecosystem in real-time. Using artificial intelligence, VoloIQ will enable

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Spirit Airlines

Spirit Airlines posts third-quarter net loss of US$99.1 million

Spirit Airlines has reported total operating revenue for the third quarter of 2020 of US$401.9 million, a decrease of 59.5% year over year as demand for air travel remains depressed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Based on current demand and level of operation assumptions, Spirit estimates its fourth-quarter total operating revenue will be down approximately

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GA Telesis Engine Services appoints Randy Harker Sales Director – Americas

GA Telesis Engine Services OY (GATES) has appointed Randy Harker as Sales Director Americas. As part of the company’s Turbine Vision 2020(TV 2020) strategy, GATES is stepping up its global presences with both talent and strategic operations. Harker is one of several industry pros to join GATES as the scope of TV 2020 grows. He

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FL Technics Engine Services quick turn activities’ shop opens doors

FL Technics Engine Services has received Part-145 approval from the Transport Competency Agency of Republic of Lithuania (TCA) approved by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) for its engine MRO quick turn activities. The new facility will provide airlines, lessors and asset management organizations with high quality tailor-made solutions for aircraft engine life cycle’s

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IATA warns that 1.3 million airline jobs at stake as failures to reduce cash burn bite deeper

The International Air Transport Association has warned that without government intervention and opening up of international borders, over 1.3 million airline jobs are at stake, with a further 3.5 million jobs in the aerospace sector also at risk. Earlier predictions that the signs of recovery would be seen in the fourth quarter of the year

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ALC delivers new Airbus A321-200neo LR aircraft to Titan Airways

Air Lease Corporation (ALC) has delivered one new Airbus A321-200neo LR aircraft on long-term lease to Titan Airways (United Kingdom).  Featuring CFM International LEAP-1A33 engines, this aircraft is the first of two A321-200neo LRs confirmed to deliver to the British carrier from ALC’s order book with Airbus.  The second A321-200neo LR aircraft is scheduled to

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Kalitta Air signs lease agreeement for three 777-300ERSFs with GECAS Cargo

GECAS Cargo has signed an agreement with Kalitta Air for three Boeing 777-300ERSF aircraft. With this agreement, Kalitta will be the first operator of the new passenger-to-freighter type, adding to their already sizable all-cargo fleet when these aircraft deliver in 2023. Dubbed “The Big Twin,” the 777-300ERSF will be the largest ever twin-engine freighter. As

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