Increased maximum take-off weight for Airbus A330neo variant to be certified by mid-2020

More range and even better economics: these are the key attributes of Airbus’ increased maximum take-off weight A330neo variant, which flew for the first time on February 28. Benefitting from a maximum take-off weight increase to 251 tons, the A330neo offers a significant 650-nautical mile boost in range – or six tons more payload – […]

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Rolls-Royce upbeat on recent advances despite COVID-19 outbreak

Financial, Top Stories

Rolls-Royce rounded off 2019 on a positive note having overcome most of the problems which had particularly beset its Trent 1000 TEN engine variant which powers the Boeing 787 Dreamliner with durability issues. With the roll-out of fixes progressing and increased confidence in a new engine blade due for production next year, the number of

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Wizz Air to establish new low-cost airline in Abu Dhabi

Airlines & Routes

European airline Wizz Air, has concluded the definitive agreement with its partner Abu Dhabi Developmental Holding Company (ADDH), to jointly establish Wizz Air Abu Dhabi. The low-cost airline is set to launch its operations at Abu Dhabi International Airport in Fall 2020. The agreement is a major milestone in the launch of Wizz Air Abu

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DAE recommences bond repurchase program

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Dubai Aerospace has recommenced its bond repurchase program. Since the inception of the program in mid-2018, DAE has repurchased approximately US$485 million of principal amount of bonds and has remaining authorisation to repurchase a further approximately US$115 million. DAE Chief Executive Officer Firoz Tarapore said: “The current trading levels of our bonds are not consistent

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New Head of Human Resources at SWISS

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Christina Trelle has been named the new Head of Human Resources at SWISS with effect from March 2, 2020. She takes over from Christoph Ulrich, who will oversee strategic HR projects. Trelle has played a pivotal role in Human Resources at SWISS as Head of HR Management for CCO and CFO Divisions. From 2003 to

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Finnair revises outlook for financial year 2020

Financial

In conjunction with its 2019 financial result publication on February 7, 2020, Finnair announced that the direct financial impact of coronavirus during Q1 2020 would be relatively limited, even if the mainland China cancellations continued until the end of Q1 2020. At that time, Finnair forecasts that its capacity would increase by approximately 4% in

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Textron Aviation signs purchase contract with Pel-Air for King Air 350 air ambulance aircraft

Aircraft & Engines

Textron Aviation has signed a purchase contract with Pel-Air, based in New South Wales, Australia, for five Beechcraft King Air 350 air ambulance turboprop aircraft. The aircraft, configured for multi-stretcher operations, will be equipped with the aft cargo door and heavy weight options for additional performance capabilities. Deliveries are expected to begin later this year

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Boeing appoints new Chief Information Officer

People

Boeing has named Susan Doniz as the company’s Chief Information Officer and Senior Vice President of Information Technology and Data Analytics, effective in May. She will succeed Vishwa Uddanwadiker, who has served as an interim capacity since October 2019. In this role, Doniz will oversee all aspects of information technology, information security, data and analytics

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First Airbus A350-900 for Aeroflot

Aircraft & Engines

Russian flag carrier Aeroflot, a member of the SkyTeam alliance, has taken delivery of its first A350-900, becoming the launch operator of the latest-generation wide-body aircraft in Eastern Europe and CIS. Aeroflot’s A350-900 features a distinctive new livery embracing its almost 100-year heritage. Aeroflot has a total of 22 A350-900 aircraft on order and operates

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CFM logs more than 2,100 engine orders in 2019

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CFM International received orders and commitments for a total of 2,148 engines in 2019 at a value of more than US$30.7 billion, at list price, including 180 CFM56 engines (commercial, military and spares) and 1,968 LEAP engines (including spares). Since the first LEAP engine orders in 2011, CFM has garnered more than 19,010 total installed

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Heike Tamm

Increased maximum take-off weight for Airbus A330neo variant to be certified by mid-2020

Rolls-Royce upbeat on recent advances despite COVID-19 outbreak

Wizz Air to establish new low-cost airline in Abu Dhabi

DAE recommences bond repurchase program

New Head of Human Resources at SWISS

Finnair revises outlook for financial year 2020

Textron Aviation signs purchase contract with Pel-Air for King Air 350 air ambulance aircraft

Boeing appoints new Chief Information Officer

First Airbus A350-900 for Aeroflot

CFM logs more than 2,100 engine orders in 2019

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