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Elix Aviation Capital delivers one ATR 72-500 to SkyJet Airlines

Elix Aviation Capital (Elix) has delivered one ATR 72-500, MSN 748, on lease to SkyJet Airlines.  Through this delivery, Elix supports SkyJet Airlines’ fleet expansion to increase inter-island connectivity to grow tourist passenger numbers across the Philippines. Founded in 2012, leisure airline SkyJet Airlines is one of the young and fast-growing carriers providing transportation solutions

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U.S.-EU Trade War Escalates as Trump Increases Tariff on European-built Airbus Jets to 15%

U.S. authorities have announced that the Trump administration will be increasing the 10% tariff on imported Airbus jets imposed in October last year to 15%, commencing March 18. The increase has been approved by the World Trade Organization (WTO) as a punitive and retaliatory measure imposed by the USA on Airbus as a consequence of

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Delta commits US$1 billion to become first carbon neutral airline globally

Starting March 1, 2020, Delta Air Lines is committing US$1 billion over the next 10 years on its journey to mitigate all emissions from its global business going forward. The airline will invest in driving innovation, advancing clean air travel technologies, accelerating the reduction of carbon emissions and waste, and establishing new projects to mitigate

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Trenchard Aviation Group secures FAA certification for Dubai MRO facility

Trenchard Aviation Group, a leading partner in aircraft cabin component design, manufacture, repair and on-wing maintenance, has released that its MRO facility in Dubai, Aero Technics FZCO, has been confirmed as an approved Repair Station by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Serving airlines across the Middle East region, Aero Technics’ facility offers a wide range

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Alaska and American Airlines announce new West Coast international alliance

Alaska Airlines and American Airlines have announced an alliance to create more choice for West Coast customers. The expanded relationship between the airlines will offer customers several benefits. Alaska Airlines intends to join global airline alliance oneworld® by summer 2021, which will connect Alaska guests to more than 1,200 destinations worldwide. American will launch the

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Pattonair puts cyber security front and centre with latest accreditation win

Derby-based Pattonair has secured the ISO27001 certificate, an internationally recognized standard that helps organizations manage their information security processes while optimizing costs. The achievement serves as a boost for Pattonair’s information security standing, following its significant merger with US-based Wesco Aircraft Holdings. “We’re pleased to have bolstered our reputation with this internationally recognized standard,” said

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A330-800 receives joint EASA and FAA Type Certification

The A330-800 has received joint Type Certification from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The aircraft’s certification flight-test campaign was successfully performed by aircraft MSN 1888, which completed the program in 370 flight test hours and 132 flights since its first flight in November 2018. The A330-800, part of

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