Turboprop manufacturer ATR will attend the Zhuhai Airshow in China from 6-11 November and an ATR 42-600 with a specially designed Chinese livery will be on static display. ATR’s presence at Zhuhai represents its commitment to helping enhance regional connectivity with its aircraft family that delivers solutions for both the General Aviation and Regional aviation […]
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Air Transport Services Group has reported consolidated financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2018. Third quarter 2018 (3Q 2018) customer revenues were US$204.9 million based on revenue recognition standards adopted in 2018. 3Q 2017 revenues were US$182.0 million excluding US$72.1 million in revenues from reimbursed expenses. GAAP earnings from continuing operations were US$32.9
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With the agreements already in place with Uruguayan, Colombian and Brazilian authorities, Chile’s antitrust court has given its approval to LATAM’s plan to strengthen its ties with American Airlines Group, and IAG’s British Airways and Iberia Airways. Approval relates to both passenger and cargo planes, all four carriers being members of the OneWorld Alliance. Enrique
The first A350-900 for China Eastern Airlines has performed its maiden flight in Toulouse, France. The aircraft will now enter the final phase of production, ground checks and test flights before being prepared for delivery in the coming weeks. The airline has 20 A350-900s on order. China Eastern Airlines currently operates an Airbus fleet of
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The Spanish Aviation Safety and Security Agency (AESA) has hosted the second Aviation Safety conference between the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) supported by the EU-China Aviation Partnership project (APP). The EASA- CAAC Conference consolidates its status as main discussion platform for the Chinese and European
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StandardAero Component Services has dedicated the company’s 30,000 ft² expansion of its component repair facility, located in Miami, Florida. The additional working space and capital improvements included the installation of a state-of-the-art clean line, an additional vacuum furnace as well as water jet cleaning capabilities. As a result, the facility will be the largest provider
GTLK Europe has concluded a US$340 million refinancing debt facility secured by a portfolio of 14 aircraft. The portfolio includes 5x A321-200s, 6x B737-800 and 3x A319s leased to Aeroflot, Globus, Germania and Bulgarian Eagle. PK AirFinance, a GECAS company, was the mandated lead arranger of the transaction and provided the financing together with Credit
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KSU from India has initiated TaxiBot operations in Delhi International airport. The first commercial flight that departed from Delhi using the TaxiBot took place on Oct 29, 2018 with a SpiceJet aircraft. The launch of TaxiBot operations followed KSU’s preparations with major stakeholders including DGCA, Delhi International Airport and Delhi Air Traffic Control. Additional Indian
Kellstrom Aerospace Asset Management (KAAM), the leasing and financing arm of Kellstrom Aerospace Group, has acquired ex-Frontier A320-200 MSN1806, powered by CFM56-5B’s. Both engines have been placed on lease through KAAM and the aircraft is being disassembled in the U.S to support Kellstrom Aerospace airline customers with Rotable airframe inventory.
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AJW Group has secured a new Power-by-the-Hour (PBH) support contract with the Brazilian cargo unit of Azul Airlines, Azul Cargo Express. The multi-year contract, which marks an extension of AJW’s relationship with Azul, will see the business use its industry-leading expertise to manage the complete supply, repair and overhaul of rotable components for the operator’s
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