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

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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Iberia continues to expand services to Latin America and will fly Airbus A350s to Buenos Aires and Chicago

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Iberia continues to bet strongly on Latin America and plans to raise capacity on several routes there in the 2019 summer season. The airline will boost the numbers of flights and seats offered on routes to Buenos Aires, Mexico City, Santiago de Chile, Guatemala City, and El Salvador this winter, and next summer it will

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MTU Aero Engines raises forecast for nine months results

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In the first nine months of 2018, MTU Aero Engines generated revenues of 3,318.7 million, up 14% on the previous year (1-9/2017: €2,900.8 million). The group’s operating profit increased by 16% from €439.9 million to €508.9 million. The EBIT margin stood at 15.3% (1-9/2017: 15.2%). Earnings after tax rose by 16% to €362.8 million (1-9/2017:

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LG Electronics and Lufthansa Technik establish joint venture for aircraft displays and systems

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LG Electronics (LG) and Lufthansa Technik AG will jointly develop, produce and market LG’s innovative OLED displays for commercial airplane cabins, the companies announced on October 25. The new venture will be based in Hamburg, Germany and will commence operation in the first half of 2019. The new joint venture will combine LG’s advanced, lightweight

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AeroCentury completes aircraft sales

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AeroCentury, an independent aircraft leasing company, has completed several aircraft sales transactions. AeroCentury recently sold one DHC8-400 MSN 4019 to Voyageur Avparts, Inc. as well as a Saab 340B MSN 321 to Worthington Aviation, LLC. In addition, AeroCentury recently sold two Fokker 50s MSN 20177 and 20122 and one DHC8-300 MSN 404 to Silverstone Air

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StandardAero awarded option year for U.S. Navy P-8A CFM56-7 engine MRO support contract

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StandardAero has been selected as the U.S. Navy’s primary engine depot for support of the CFM56-7 engines used on the P-8A aircraft. This is the 2nd straight year StandardAero has been selected to perform this work, which is carried-out under a U.S. Federal government Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) type contract that is competed and awarded

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IATA outlines urgent priorities to minimize Brexit impacts

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The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has called for urgent action by the UK and the European Union to put in place contingency planning for the continuation of air services in the event of a ‘no-deal Brexit’, and to move much faster to bring certainty to three critical air transport issues: the uninterrupted continuation of

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Boeing reports solid third quarter

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The Boeing Company has reported third-quarter revenue of U$25.1 billion driven by higher defense volume and services growth. GAAP earnings per share increased to US$4.07 and core earnings per share (non-GAAP) increased to US$3.58 primarily driven by strong operating performance at Commercial Airplanes and a tax benefit related to a tax settlement. Results also reflect

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