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Airbus A400M completes full paratrooper simultaneous dispatch certification

The Airbus A400M new-generation airlifter has successfully achieved certification of the simultaneous paratrooper dispatch capability and completed the full industrial development of the type’s paratrooping deployment capacity, with a maximum dispatch of 116 paratroopers using both side doors (58 + 58). The certification fight test, completed in May 2020 in coordination with the French Armament […]

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AeroCentury reports first-quarter net loss of US$10.2 million

AeroCentury, an independent aircraft leasing company, has reported a first-quarter 2020 net loss of US$10.2 million, compared to a net loss of US$1.3 million for the first-quarter of 2019. Results for the quarter ended March 31, 2020 included impairment losses totaling US$6.7 million, arising from revised estimated sales proceeds for three regional jet aircraft and

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More flights to international destinations will take off from Munich Airport again in June

The number of flights on offer from Munich Airport will be expanded once more over the coming weeks following the drastic reduction due to the coronavirus pandemic. Over the past few months, international air travel in particular had come to a virtual standstill on account of the numerous travel restrictions. Now, many airlines are starting

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Thoma Bravo signs agreement to acquire Exostar

Thoma Bravo, a private equity investment firm focused on the software and technology-enabled services sector, has announced an agreement to acquire Exostar, a leader in trusted, secure business collaboration for the highly-regulated aerospace and defense, life sciences and healthcare industries. Thoma Bravo’s strategic investment is expected to help Exostar accelerate business growth and broaden its

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Embraer looks towards India and China as potential business partners after Boeing debacle

Brazilian planemaker Embraer has confirmed that it would consider a new partnership with China, India, Russia and possibly other countries in relation to its commercial jet division as part of a revised restructuring plan after Boeing abruptly backed out of a deal. Embraer Chief Executive Francisco Gomes Neto has said that the company is looking

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ACC Aviation partners with air ambulance systems specialist AeroMedical

ACC Aviation Group has announced a commercial agreement with U.S.-based air ambulance systems specialist, AeroMedical. Founded in 1979, AeroMedical pioneered the production of specialist emergency medical services (EMS) equipment for rotary and fixed-wing aircraft and the organization has continued to lead the field in designing, certifying and manufacturing custom-built air ambulance systems. The partnership will

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Bombardier concludes sale of CRJ Series regional jet program to Mitsubishi Heavy Industries

Bombardier has closed the previously announced sale of the CRJ Series aircraft program to Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, for a cash consideration of approximately US$550 million, subject to post-closing adjustments and the assumption of liabilities by MHI related to credit and residual value guarantees and lease subsidies amounting to approximately US$200 million. Under the agreement, the

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