Heike Tamm

Road ahead cleared for Bain Capital recapitalization of Virgin Australia

Singapore’s Broad Peak and Hong Kong’s Tor Investment Management, who between them hold approximately AU$300 of Virgin Australia’s AU$2 billion of unsecured bonds, have withdrawn plans for recapitalization of the struggling airline, leaving Bain Capital with an unobstructed path for its own recapitalization plans. The withdrawal comes after a court ruling last week which would […]

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EU Commission gives green light for Brussels Airlines stabilization package

On July 24, Brussels Airlines reached an agreement with the Belgian Federal Government and Lufthansa to secure the future of Belgium’s home carrier and herewith the long-term development of the airline through a stabilization package. On August 17, the package was approved by the German Economic Stabilization Fund (WSF) and on August 21 the EU

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Leonardo strengthens helicopter support services in South Africa

Leonardo is strengthening the level of support and maintenance services offered to its customer base in South Africa with a new service center following the recent acquisition of Precision Aviation Services (Pty). The service center is located at Wonderboom Airport – Pretoria and comprises 2275 m² of floor space, 450 m² of workshop and storage,

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Airbus H125 helicopter in operation© Airbus Helicopters

Airbus delivers first advanced law enforcement H125 helicopter to U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Airbus Helicopters (AHI) has delivered the first of 16 new H125 helicopters uniquely configured for U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Air and Marine Operations (AMO). AMO collaborated with AHI as part of a long-term fleet upgrade initiative. The first helicopter for the new configuration was tested and delivered from Airbus Helicopters’ facility in Grand

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Qantas

Qantas posts massive AU$1.964 billion annual loss as virus now hits domestic Australian travel

Qantas has posted a full-year net loss of AU$1.964 billion for the financial year ended June 30. One of its largest ever losses, this one has been driven by impairment charges and restructuring costs intended to shore up the company during the pandemic. Alan Joyce, Qantas CE, confirmed that the carrier was operating among the

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Satair signs commercial agreement with Aviation Clean Air

Aviation Clean Air (ACA), a partner with experience in the aviation industry, specifically in the environmental purification field, and Satair, an Airbus services company, have signed a commercial agreement for the distribution of ACA’s Air Ionization and Purification System applicable for all aircraft types. ACA offers the only proactive system that immediately improves interior air

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