TrueNoord leases three Embraer E190s to Finnair

TrueNoord, the specialist regional aircraft lessor, has leased three Embraer E190s to Finnair. These aircraft have been purchased with leases attached from GOAL Aircraft Leasing and they are being sub-leased and operated by Nordic Regional Airlines (NoRRA). Financing was provided under TrueNoord’s term loan warehouse facility supported by Morgan Stanley, NORD/LB Norddeutsche Landesbank, Barclays and […]

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Airways’ TotalControl simulation taking off to the U.K.

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Airways International’s TotalControl simulator will shortly be used by air traffic control trainees at the United Kingdom’s Takeoff Aviation Academy. Airways will provide Takeoff Direct with a desktop tower simulator and a surveillance simulator, in the first installation of a TotalControl simulation solution into the United Kingdom. The project is due to begin in early

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CAE to train more than 1,000 new easyJet pilots under cadet training agreement

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CAE has signed a long-term exclusive training agreement with easyJet to train 1,000 new easyJet cadet pilots on a Multi-Crew Pilot licence (MPL) programme. CAE will also provide Airbus 320 type rating training and place graduates of CAE’s Integrated Airline Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL) programme with easyJet. Selected cadets will begin MPL training with CAE

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Chorus Aviation reports third-quarter 2019 financial results

Financial

In the third-quarter, Chorus reported adjusted EBITDA of US$92.6 million, an increase of US$5.8 million or 6.7% relative to the third quarter of 2018. The Regional Aircraft Leasing segment’s adjusted EBITDA increased by US$13.2 million related to the growth in aircraft earning leasing revenue. The Regional Aviation Services segment’s adjusted EBITDA decreased US$7.4 million, partially

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BOC Aviation delivers two Airbus A321neo aircraft on lease to Sichuan Airlines

Aircraft & Engines

BOC Aviation has delivered the final two of five Airbus A321neo aircraft on lease to Sichuan Airlines. These aircraft are powered by Pratt & Whitney GTF™ PW1100G-JM engines, and were delivered from the Company’s existing order book. Sichuan Airlines is a full-service carrier with more than 300 routes carrying nearly 30 million passengers annually. Established

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Leonardo delivers first AW169M helicopter to Italy’s Guardia di Finanza

Aircraft & Engines

Leonardo has delivered the first of 22 latest-generation AW169M light intermediate twin-engine helicopters for Italy’s Guardia di Finanza. The initial delivery is linked to a contract worth €280 million, which was signed at the end of 2018. It also includes a complete support and training package that could be extended in the future for further

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Lufthansa Group Airlines welcome more than 13.3 million passengers on board in October 2019

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In October 2019, the Lufthansa Group airlines welcomed around 13.3 million passengers. This shows an increase of 1.1% compared to the previous year’s month. Capacity was up 1.4% over the previous year, at the same time, sales increased by 2.7%. The load factor increased by 1.0 point to 82.8%.Cargo capacity increased by 1.7% year-on-year, while

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Improving air travel experience for passengers with disabilities

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Last week, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) concluded its inaugural Global Accessibility Symposium, the first event of its kind seeking to improve the air travel experience for passengers with disabilities. Hosted by Emirates in their home city of Dubai, the Symposium welcomed guests from airlines, regulators and accessibility advocacy groups. The event is in

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Hong Kong political unrest forces Cathay Pacific to lower profit guidance again

Financial, Top Stories

Cathay Pacific Airways (Cathay Pacific), the flag carrying airline of Hong Kong has been forced, for the second time in under a month, to reduce its profit guidance owing to anti-government protests in the city which have forced schools, many businesses and transport links to shut down. The airline confirmed on Wednesday, October 13, that

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FAI welcomes 12th Learjet 60

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Germany‘s Air Ambulance Specialist and Special Mission Operator FAI rent-a-jet AG, has acquired an additional Learjet 60 SE, MSN 312. The aircraft, tail number D-CFAQ, marks FAI’s 12th Learjet 60. The aircraft will be refurbished by FAI Technik, FAI’s growing MRO division in Nuremberg. The refurbishment will feature an all new interior including VIP leather

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