IndiGo to implement INFORM’s GroundStar optimization software

INFORM GmbH (INFORM), a global provider of advanced optimization software for the aviation industry, has entered into an agreement with Indian low-cost carrier IndiGo (InterGlobe Aviation Limited) to provide its comprehensive optimization software suite GroundStar (GS), to enhance the airline’s workforce management processes. With a fleet of over 250 aircraft, IndiGo is India’s largest passenger […]

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Helitrans accepts first helicopters under e-delivery process

Aircraft & Engines, Uncategorized

Helitrans of Norway has become the first customer to take delivery of a new Airbus helicopter, using the e-delivery process devised to enable deliveries while ensuring compliance with COVID-19 health and safety restrictions. Trondheim-based Helitrans formally accepted the latest two H125s into its fleet following a series of actions that allowed all the requirements of

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SMBC Aviation Capital posts full-year results – defers 68 MAX aircraft deliveries

Financial

Aircraft leasing company SMBC Aviation has reported its results for the financial year ended March 31, 2020. The company reported profit before tax of US$364.5 million, an increase of almost 5.8% y/y. Total aircraft operating lease assets grew by 3.7% to US$10.6 billion – a lower-than-anticipated level of asset growth due to the grounding of

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Air China has touched down in Auckland for the first time after three years on May 2, 2023

Trump administration denies Chinese airlines entry into U.S.

Aircraft & Engines

The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump wants to ban Chinese airlines from flying passengers to the United States until further notice. The regulation is to take effect on June 16, the US Department of Transportation announced. The retaliatory measure applies to Air China, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines and Hainan Airlines Holding. The

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Acumen receives Bermudan CAMO-approval

Other News

Aircraft Asset Management Services Company Acumen Aviation, has received a further expansion of its CAMO approval with the addition of VP – Registration CAMO-approval from the Bermuda Civil Aviation Authority (BCAA). This latest addition is a direct response to the company’s customer requirements and further bolsters Acumen’s comprehensive CAMO suite. Acumen also holds approvals for

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Final two bidders in race to buy Virgin Australia revealed

Financial, Top Stories

Deloitte, who was appointed as administrator when Virgin Australia went into administration at the end of April this year have announced that it has narrowed down five prospective purchasers for the struggling carrier to a final two candidates. Bain Capital and Cyrus Capital Partners, two “well-funded” U.S.-based private equity firms with “deep aviation experience” have

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Avia Solutions Group to sell Baltic Ground Services Poland

Financial

Avia Solutions Group has decided to sell Baltic Ground Services Poland, a subsidiary of the Group’s family member, Baltic Ground Services (BGS). With flights being grounded during the pandemic and competition with the Poland’s state-owned service providers being high, Avia Solutions Group believes that the sale of Baltic Ground Service Poland is an optimal solution.

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Qatar Airways has chosen Comply365’s next-generation Operational Content Management (OCM) solution

Qatar Airways to resume services to Venice

Airlines & Routes

Qatar Airways will be resuming services to Venice, Italy starting from July 15, 2020. The popular tourist destination and major arts and cultural centre will become the airline’s third destination in Italy to resume flights, marking a significant step in the resumption of global leisure travel. The national carrier of the State of Qatar will

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IBA highlights resilience of regional jet and turboprop aircraft values but performance variation due to secondary market supply

Aircraft & Engines

Independent aviation consultancy IBA, is optimistic about the resilience of regional jet and turboprop aircraft values, but expects value and lease performance to vary based on secondary market supply for specific models. IBA indicates that the supply of new regional jet and turboprop aircraft over the next one to two years is likely to be

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MNG Jet installs Honeywell JetWave satcom system for first time in Turkey

Information Technology

For the first time in Turkey, Honeywell has supported channel partner MNG Jet in installing Honeywell’s JetWave satellite communications hardware on MNG Jet’s Bombardier Challenger 605. This satellite communications installation enables high-speed cabin Wi-Fi, via Inmarsat’s Jet ConneX service, for a better passenger connectivity experience. Additionally, it provides pilots with a better internet connection to

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