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Nigerian Air Force Purchasing 12 A-29’s from Embraer

Military & Defense

The Nigerian Air Force recently awarded a contract to deliver 12 A-29 Super Tucano light attack aircraft. Embraer Defense & Security and its partner Sierra Nevada Corporation were the contract recipients. The contract includes multiple components. These include ground training devices, mission planning systems, mission debrief systems, spares, ground support equipment and alternate mission equipment. […]

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Nine New Bombardier CRJ900 Aircraft to be Delivered to Chorus Aviation

Aircraft & Engines

Chorus Aviation recently signed a deal for nine CRJ900 regional jets with Bombardier Commercial Aircraft. Consequently, Jazz Aviation, a subsidiary of Chorus, will operate these aircraft under the Air Canada Express brand. This complies with Jazz’s Capacity Purchase Agreement (‘CPA’) with Air Canada. Each of the nine planes, set for delivery in 2020, has 76

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Chisholm and Pemco Conversions Sign Deal on B737-700 Full Freighter Conversion Program

MRO & Production

PEMCO Conversions, a subsidiary of Airborne Maintenance and Engineering Services, has announced a new conversion program. The new program will feature Boeing 737-700 Next Generation aircraft Passenger-to-Full Freighter conversions. Chisholm Enterprises will be the launch customer. Accordingly, PEMCO Conversions will start the modification program in the second quarter of 2019. Also, the company will amend

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Two Boeing 737NG Aircraft Bought By GA Telesis for Disassembly

Aircraft & Engines

To satisfy continued demand for its products and services, GA Telesis recently acquired two Boeing 737-700 aircraft (MSN 28499 and MSN 28500). Simultaneously, the disassembly of 737NG aircraft is underway in Marana, Arizona, and GA Telesis’ UK and US based distribution facilities will receive key components. This inventory will support the GA Telesis’ iGEAR, SNAP

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LGSTX Services Acquires TriFactor Distribution Solutions

Financial

Air Transport Services Group, said its subsidiary, LGSTX Services, has acquired TriFactor Distribution Solutions, a privately held material handling systems integrator based in Lakeland, FL. This acquisition provides a number of strategic benefits combining operational strengths and expanding complementary services between the companies. The services of the combined LGSTX/TriFactor businesses will be marketed nationwide as

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Boeing and Aerion partner on pioneering Supersonic Aircraft

Aircraft & Engines, Top Stories

Boeing has partnered with Aerion, a Reno, Nev.-based company pioneering next-generation supersonic aircraft. As part of the agreement, Boeing made a significant investment in Aerion to accelerate technology development and aircraft design, and unlock supersonic air travel for new markets. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Boeing will provide engineering, manufacturing and flight test

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Qatar and European Union Conclude Negotiations on Air Transport Agreement

Aircraft & Engines

The European Union and the State of Qatar have concluded negotiations for a landmark Comprehensive Air Transport Agreement. This historic agreement will be the first of its kind ever between the EU and a Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member state, providing a significant competitive edge to air carriers of both sides and a sustainable framework

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Shareholders object as flybe agrees discount sale to Virgin Atlantic-led consortium

Financial

A group of shareholders led by investment group Hosking Partners is looking to derail Exeter, U.K.-based flybe’s intention to sell to the Virgin Atlantic-led consortium Connect Airways at what is seen to be a heavily discounted price of one pence (13 cents) per share. Hosking partners is looking to oust flybe Chairman Simon Laffin with

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