Burnham Sterling, a financial advisory firm specializing in large asset financing, has acted as exclusive financial advisor and placement agent to Hawaiian Airlines for the Japanese yen (JPY)-denominated financings of four Airbus A330 and two A321neo aircraft. “Burnham Sterling helped us execute this very innovative financing with a fixed coupon well under 1.0%,” said Shannon […]
StandardAero and Thales have signed a teaming agreement formalizing a mutual commitment for developing and certifying an advanced autopilot system for the light helicopter market. The system will initially be certified for installation on the popular Airbus Helicopters AS350 platform. Based on extensive autopilot experience, Thales has incorporated the features and safety design architecture usually
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British Airways is exploring the possibility of using 3-D printers to create aircraft parts in the future. These printers would be located at airports around the world to reduce delays for customers and emissions caused by transporting items. The airline’s innovators predict that non-essential cabin parts will be first on the list to be generated,
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International Airlines Group (IAG) has reported that November traffic increased 4.9% compared to the previous year, while capacity for the month increased 1.0%. The Group’s load factor improved 3.2 points, to 83.9%, compared to November 2019.
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FAI Technik GmbH, the German MRO supplier and member of the FAI Aviation Group, has completed two FANS installations on two Bombardier Challenger 604s (D-AFAA and D-AFAG) during October/November. It has also just commenced a further installation, scheduled for completion by mid-December 2019. Simultaneously, FAI Technik GmbH has received an EASA-STC for a Garmin ADS-B
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Air France-KLM Cargo has appointed Adriaan den Heijer as Executive Vice President, effective January 1, 2020. He will join the Air France-KLM Group Executive Committee. Most recently, den Heijer has been Senior Vice President Pricing & Revenue Management for Air France-KLM, responsible for the development and implementation of the pricing and revenue management strategies for
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Recaro Aircraft Seating has broken ground on its latest expansion project, which features a new customer service area, a flame lab and crash facility. In total, Recaro has acquired an additional 45,000 m² and will invest €40 million (US$44 million) in the new buildings. The Customer Service area will improve operational processes by connecting all
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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has released that it has proposed a civil penalty of more than US$3.9 million against The Boeing Co. for installing nonconforming components on approximately 133 aircraft, which Boeing subsequently presented as ready for airworthiness certification. The FAA alleges that Boeing failed to adequately oversee its suppliers to ensure they complied
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Miami-Dade Fire Rescue (MDFR) has signed a contract for four AW139 intermediate twin-engine helicopters. The aircraft will be used to perform a range of missions—primarily fire suppression, emergency medical services (EMS) and search and rescue (SAR)—and will have special equipment including a cargo hook, rescue hoist and Bambi bucket. The first helicopter is expected to
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Scandinavian Airlines System (SAS) will introduce a direct route to Tokyo Haneda International Airport from Copenhagen Kastrup. The route gives travelers better access to downtown Tokyo and with All Nippon Airways (ANA), a fellow Star Alliance member, the route will increase connectivity to 30 domestic destinations in Japan. The direct Copenhagen-Haneda route will be served
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