New operator concession for El Salvador Airport Cargo Terminal

Munich Airport International (MAI), the German-based airport management and consulting firm, and EMCO, a Honduran construction company, have been awarded a concession to develop and operate the El Salvador Airport Cargo Terminal for a period of 40 years. The decision was announced on October 9, by the El Salvador Government, through the Comisión Ejecutiva Portuaria […]

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Airbus deliveries on the increase – targets 500 deliveries for 2020

Aircraft & Engines, Top Stories

Airbus delivered 57 jets in September, up from 39 in August, bringing its annual total for deliveries to 341, a figure down 40% on the same period in 2019. Many of the jets have been delivered from a parked backlog as the European planemaker continues to operate at a reduced output owning to the dramatic

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BAA Training selects L3Harris Technologies to enhance pilot training device mix

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L3Harris Technologies has been selected by BAA Training to supply eight new flight training devices (FTDs) to further support BAA Training’s expansion program. L3Harris will install the new FTDs at BAA Training’s locations across Europe and Asia from 2021. The agreement builds on the purchase of full-flight simulators (FFS) announced in March 2020. The eight

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First flight of Precision Conversions’ A321-200 PC freighter

Aircraft & Engines

321 Precision Conversions, a joint venture between Aircraft Transport Services Group (ATSG) and Precision Aircraft Solutions (PAS), has announced the completion of the first post-conversion flight of the firm’s A321-200PCF freighter. 321 Precision Conversions President Gary Warner confirmed the event, stating “This milestone flight was nominal in all respects, with all primary and secondary systems-

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BBAM announces retirement of COO Greg Azzara

People

BBAM, a leading provider of asset origination and management services in the aircraft leasing industry, has reported the retirement of Chief Operating Officer Greg Azzara, and the appointment of Vincent Cannon to the role of General Counsel and Chief Operating Officer. Azzara will remain with BBAM as an advisor to the company’s Executive Committee through

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Camfil and CTT Systems partner to incorporate ozone and VOC filtration in humidifiers

MRO & Production

Camfil, a manufacturer of premium clean air solutions, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with CTT SYSTEMS (CTT), a leader of aircraft humidity control systems, to enter a partnership that opts to adapt Camfil’s air filtration technology for aircraft and the aviation industry, primarily to be incorporated in CTT’s humidifier products. The cooperation aims to

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Finnair launches comprehensive adjustment and cost-savings program

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Finnair is in the middle of the largest crisis in aviation’s history and is facing a challenging financial situation due to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. To emerge from the crisis the airline has launched a comprehensive adjustment and cost-savings program. The program includes, among many other actions, jointly agreed decreases in personnel costs

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easyJet has opened its new Integrated Control Centre (ICC) in Luton, UK © easyJet

easyJet looks to government for bespoke aid package for airline industry

Financial, Top Stories

easyJet’s CEO Johan Lundgren has openly turned to the U.K. government to provide a tailor-made package to help the airline industry recover from the catastrophic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on air travel. The low-cost carrier is set to post its first-ever operating loss and is on target to lose between £815 million and £845

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ACH130 Aston Martin Edition helicopter wins orders on three continents

Aircraft & Engines

Customers on three continents have signed firm contracts for the ACH130 Aston Martin Edition helicopter since its launch earlier this year. The helicopter, one of the most distinctive sights in the skies, will enter service in Latin America, North America and Asia Pacific over the coming months. Launched in January this year, the ACH130 Aston

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AerCap signs financing transactions for approximately US$2.2 billion in third-quarter 2020

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AerCap has reported its major business transactions for the third quarter 2020. The company has signed financing transactions for approximately US$2.2 billion and signed lease agreements for 28 aircraft, including three wide-body aircraft and 25 narrow-body aircraft. During the third quarter, AirCap purchased nine new aircraft, including eight Airbus A320neo Family aircraft and one Boeing

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