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JetBlue inaugurates first Airbus A321neo aircraft

JetBlue’s newest aircraft, the Airbus A321neo, has officially entered scheduled service marking the start of a new and exciting future for the airline’s modern fleet. Featuring increased fuel efficiency, an extended range and the very best in customer comfort, the aircraft will benefit the airline’s customers, crewmembers and investors. The new aircraft officially entered scheduled […]

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PWI names KADEX Aero Supply as Canadian distributor

PWI Inc. of Wichita, Kansas USA has released that KADEX Aero Supply, headquartered in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada has become the exclusive distributor of PWI products throughout all Canada. PWI and KADEX have worked together for years, with KADEX demonstrating a consistent track record of outstanding customer service. KADEX Aero will continue to develop their own

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Liebherr-Aerospace to overhaul landing gear systems for Fuji Dream Airlines

Liebherr-Aerospace has signed a long-term service agreement in Japan: The Original Equipment Manufacturer will cover the overhaul of the landing gear systems of the 10 Embraer E170-family aircraft from Fuji Dream Airlines (FDA). Fuji Dream Airlines, with its main bases in Shizuoka and Nagoya, is an independent regional Japanese carrier who started its operations in

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Thomas Cook goes bust, ceases all operations – 600,000 travelers still to be repatriated

Thomas Cook, the world’s first and oldest travel agent, has gone bust, ceased all operations, and entered into compulsory liquidation early on Monday Morning, U.K. time. The fallout has left over 600,000 travelers across the globe requiring repatriation. In the U.K. alone there are over 150,000 Thomas Cook customers currently on foreign shores. The majority

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STS Aviation Group acquires Apple Aviation

STS Aviation Group (STS), a leading global aviation solutions company, has acquired Apple Aviation, a world-wide MRO organization based out of the United Kingdom. With this acquisition, STS continues its recent global expansion. The company will immediately begin to offer aircraft Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul (MRO) services to customers at a state-of-the-art aircraft maintenance facility

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Ian Hilton joins C&L Aerospace as Director of Business Development for Europe/Africa

C&L Aerospace has hired Ian Hilton as Director of Business Development for Europe/Africa specializing in ERJ 135/145 and ATR 42-72 aircraft and PW127 and PW127M engines. Hilton has over 20 years of aviation experience consisting of parts sales, inventory management, procurement, logistics and PBH program management. Most recently, Hilton was Director of ATR Products for

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Rolls-Royce Pearl 15 receives Transport Canada Certification

The Pearl 15, the latest addition to Rolls-Royce’s business aviation engine portfolio, has received official certification by Transport Canada (TCA). The engine, which was developed at the Rolls-Royce Centre of Excellence for Business Aviation engines in Dahlewitz, Germany, is the exclusive engine option for the newest members of Bombardier’s Global business jet family, namely the

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SpiceXpress expands air cargo capacity with 737-800 Boeing Converted Freighter

SpiceXpress, SpiceJet’s cargo division, has taken delivery of its first 737-800 Boeing Converted Freighter (BCF) as the India-based carrier expands its air cargo operation to better serve one of the world’s most populated regions, and offer new route options. “We are expanding the markets we currently serve, particularly in the Middle East, Hong Kong and

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Delta TechOps and ORIX Aviation Systems sign major engine maintenance contract

Delta TechOps, the maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) division of Delta Air Lines, has signed a five-year Maintenance Services Agreement with aircraft leasing ORIX Aviation Systems (ORIX Aviation). The agreement will cover the support of CFM56-5B and CFM56-7B aircraft engines. As both an operator of, and MRO for CFM56-5B and -7B engines, Delta TechOps is

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