AES Global Rolls out Program to Upgrade Cabin Connectivity

AES Global has extended its cabin connectivity upgrade packages to include business jets. AES Global is a UK- and EU-based aerospace design and certification organisation. The company has recently completed Minor avionic modification installations on Bombardier Global 5000 and Bombardier Global Express. Additionally, AES conducted installations on Bombardier Challenger CL605 and Boeing BBJ aircraft types. Furthermore, in co-operation […]

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Baines Simmons Appoints Three New Consultants

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Baines Simmons has appointed three new consultants to their team. Baines Simmons is a part of the Training & Consultancy division of global aviation services group Air Partner. Steve Hough joins as Senior Consultant, while Ludo Forrer and Ferdi Taljaard have been appointed Associate Consultants. Furthermore, all three will report directly to Mike Wallace, Head

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Embraer Signs Pool Program Contract with WDL Aviation

MRO & Production

Embraer and WDL Aviation GmbH, a German charter and ACMI airline headquartered at Cologne Bonn Airport and part of the Zeitfracht logistics group, have signed an agreement on a Flight Hour Pool Program to support the airline’s recently leased fleet of four used E190s. WDL, which becomes a new Embraer E-Jet family customer in 2019, leased

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Finnair’s load factor down 3.1% in January

Traffic

In January, Finnair carried 1,007,800 passengers, 4.4% more than in the corresponding period of 2018. The overall capacity increased in January by 10.0%. Finnair’s traffic improved by 5.7%. The Passenger Load Factor decreased year-on-year by 3.1% points to 77.0%.

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Norwegian to Boost Liquidity by Selling Two A320neo Aircraft

Financial

Arctic Aviation Assets, a subsidiary of Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA, recently signed an agreement to sell two Airbus 320neo aircraft. Delivery will take place during February 2019. The transaction will increase the Company’s liquidity by US$26 million after repayment of debt. Subsequently, the sale will have a positive equity effect. Debts will be repaid and

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Bombardier officially unveils new CRJ550 aircraft

Aircraft & Engines, Top Stories

Bombardier Commercial Aircraft has officially introduced the new CRJ550 aircraft, the first triple-class 50-seat aircraft, designed to meet the expectations of today’s passengers. The CRJ550 is a new CRJ Series aircraft model, with a new type certificate based on the CRJ700. United Airlines is the launch customer of this new model. “The new CRJ550 model

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Joint Concept Study Contract for Future Combat Air System Signed by Airbus and Dassault Aviation

Military & Defense

France and Germany have awarded the first-ever contract to Dassault Aviation and Airbus. The agreement is a Joint Concept Study (JCS) which will benefit the Future Combat Air System (FCAS) programme. Indeed, the decision by both countries shows commitment in securing European sovereignty and technological leadership in the military aviation sector. Starting date for the

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Mike Bianco Moves from President to CEO at AvAir

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Aviation aftermarket parts supplier AvAir is under new ownership. Backed by a globally recognized investment group, AvAir President Mike Bianco is now CEO. This came about via a management-led buyout with a new equity partner, Corrum Capital. Bianco’s bold leadership will pair nicely with Corrum Capital’s institutional expertise in the transportation and aviation industries. Consequently,

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Next-Generation European Fighter Engine to be Developed by Joint Effort by Safran and MTU Aero Engines

Military & Defense

Safran Aircraft Engines and MTU Aero Engines have announced their partnership to jointly lead the development, production and support for a new engine. This engine will power a next-generation combat aircraft, as part of the Franco-German Future Combat Air System (FCAS). The aircraft will enter into service by 2040 to complement the current generation of

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