AVIAA has added an important new pillar to its business aviation services – a 110+-strong global FBO network. The US and European-based company invited a variety of FBOs to participate in an RFP process in December, responding to demand from members to obtain valuable savings on their fuel costs in North America and associated FBO […]
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Boeing has confirmed that fixes to the anti-stall software system on its 737 MAX jet should now prevent any failures of the automated flight control system that kicks in if the jet senses its rate of climb could lead to a stall. While there are still no definitive answers to what caused the recent crashes
Leonardo has signed two new contracts in Europe in the airport logistics sector with a total value of over 100 million euros. The projects will see Baggage Handling Systems (BHS) revamped at Geneva Airport, the second biggest airport in Switzerland with over 17 million passengers annually, and at Athens International Airport. With annual traffic of
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The newest member of GE’s CT7 engine family, the CT7-2F1, achieved type certification by the Federal Aviation Administration. This milestone is a big step forward for entry into service of the CT7-2F1-powered Bell 525 Relentless, the first fly-by-wire commercial helicopter, designed to operate safely and reliably in austere environments and with decreased pilot workload. The
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Evelop Airlines, the Spanish carrier of Barceló Group’s Ávoris travel division, has taken delivery of its first of two A350 XWBs. The second aircraft will be delivered in 2020. The A350-900, on lease from Air Lease Corporation, will be based at Madrid Barajas – Adolfo Suárez airport and deployed on long-haul routes to Caribbean destinations.
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All Nippon Airways (ANA), Japan’s largest airline has extended its existing multi-year Integrated Material Services (IMS) contract with Satair for its fleet of A320/321 CEO and NEO variants to include cover for its incoming fleet of three double-deck A380s, with the first entering service from May 2019. The service from Satair commenced in December 2017
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Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), Israel’s largest national military and civilian security defense company, has issued its consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2018. IAI has recorded an annual increase of US$2.3 billion in order backlog, reaching a record scope of approximately US$13.5 billion at the end of 2018. The Company reported sales
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WOW air, the Icelandic low-cost carrier, has been forced to cancel all flights with immediate effect after two potential investors have both walked away from negotiations to help rescue the cash-strapped carrier that flew 3.5 million passengers last year. For the past six months WOW air had been trying to negotiate a deal with rival
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The French group Sabena technics, an independent provider of aircraft maintenance and modifications (MRO), has acquired the assets of the company New EAS – now known as Sabena technics PGF – and thus reinforces its implantation and development on the European continent. Based in Perpignan-Rivesaltes (France), the Group’s new site employs 165 people and has
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Nuremberg, Germany-based MRO, FAI Technik GmbH, part of the FAI Aviation Group, has selected Collins Aerospace’s latest VenueTM cabin management system and high definition entertainment system for its latest Bombardier BD700 Global Express cabin refurbishment project, named “Project Pearl.” Project Pearl represents one of the most extensive refurbishment projects for the type. The five month
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