AeroVision International signs ERJ parts support agreement with Contour Airlines

AeroVision International has signed a long-term component spares and exchange agreement with Tennessee-based Contour Airlines. The parts support agreement provides Contour with access to an extensive inventory of components used to support their growing fleet of ERJ 135 & 145 aircraft. Parts will be forward-positioned at Contour maintenance facilities in Tennessee, Georgia, Arizona, California, West […]

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Oakenhurst Aircraft Services sign partnership agreement with Ontic

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Oakenhurst Aircraft Services have entered into a partnership agreement with Ontic. As a recognized approved supplier, Oakenhurst further increases its OEM support for component MRO services. Charlie Parker, Managing Director, stated “We have reacted quickly to the recent demand for our services by expanding our UK Facility in Rayleigh. Additional capacity has been provided by

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Lufthansa Technik Malta receives Airbus A350 base maintenance approval

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Lufthansa Technik Malta is officially ready to perform all work required for the Base Maintenance of the Airbus A350-900, as the company has been licensed by the German Federal Aviation Office (LBA). The granting of the “Base Maintenance Approval” certificate by the LBA marks the successful end of an intense period of preparation, in which

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Delta Air Lines first airline in North America to receive A220

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Airbus has welcomed Delta Air Lines as the first U.S. carrier to take delivery of the Airbus A220 aircraft. On hand for the delivery ceremony at the aircraft’s assembly line in Mirabel were members of the A220 team as well as government officials and executives from Delta, Airbus, Bombardier and Investissement Quebec. “It is with

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Helmut Himmelreich joins AviTrader/ Amros consulting team

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AviTrader CS GmbH has appointed Helmut Himmelreich as Senior Adviser Operations Improvement Programs. Himmelreich will lead the operational consulting unit of AviTrader and its strategic partner Amros Global focusing on performance improvement programs for airlines and MRO organizations. Besides consulting services, Helmut and other senior consultants are also available to provide interim management services. Torsten

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Norwegian’s third quarter net profit increases 18%

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Norwegian (NAS) has reported a result (EBT) of 1.6 billion NOK (£149 million) for the third quarter 2018. The company continued to reduce its unit costs despite a capacity growth of 33%. Going forward, the growth will abate, consequently further reducing unit cost. The net profit for the third quarter was 1.3 billion NOK (£121

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HAECO Hong Kong deploys Rusada’s technology for engine maintenance operations

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HAECO Hong Kong, a member of the HAECO Group, has introduced the ENVISION® nGen maintenance information system – a web-based digital platform developed by global aviation software solutions company Rusada – to support its engine maintenance operations. HAECO Hong Kong provides on-wing and off-wing engine maintenance services, including boroscope inspections and non-destructive testing (NDT) during

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ABC Completions obtains FAA and EASA STC approval for the iPad as a Class II Electronic Flight Bag for the Bombardier Global 6000 aircraft

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ABC Completions has successfully obtained FAA and EASA STC certification for the Global 6000 Aircraft. The system is certified for taxi, take off and landing as a Class II Electronic Flight Bag, complete with electrical connection to aircraft systems. The iPad tablet is secured within a custom-designed aluminum housing enabling access to all iPad controls.

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British Airways’ recent cyber-attack may have affected up to 185,000 more customers

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According to International Airlines Group (IAG), owner of British Airways, since its announcement on September 6 that up to 380,000 customers may have had their personal data, including credit card details, compromised, further investigation of the incident has revealed the possibility that an additional 180,000 customers’ data may also have been compromised. At the same

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Airbus Helicopters expands presence in North American emergency medical services market with orders for six new aircraft

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Airbus Helicopters is expanding its presence in the North American emergency medical services (EMS) market with the sale of six helicopters for two customers at the 2018 Air Medical Transport Conference, which took place in Phoenix, AZ from October 22-24. REACH Air Medical Services will add three H125s and two H130s to its current fleet.

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