Nexcelle names Patrice Provost as President

Patrice Provost has been appointed President of Nexcelle, the joint venture of Middle River Aircraft Systems and Safran Nacelles that provides engine nacelles for integrated propulsion systems on jetliners and business jets. Provost is a Safran Nacelles employee who brings aviation industry expertise in customer support, program and IT management, along with airline-related engineering, maintenance […]

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Air Lease Corporation places one Boeing 737 MAX 9 on lease with Samoa Airways

Aircraft & Engines

Air Lease Corporation has announced the lease placement of one new Boeing 737 MAX 9 aircraft on long-term lease with Samoa Airways, the flag carrier airline of Samoa. The aircraft will feature two CFM LEAP-1B27 engines and is scheduled to deliver in Spring 2019 from ALC’s order book with Boeing. “This will be the first

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AJW Technique achieves Japan Civil Aviation Bureau (JCAB) approval

MRO & Production

AJW Technique has achieved Japan Civil Aviation Bureau (JCAB) approval under the Bilateral Aviation Safety Agreement (BASA) between Transport Canada (TCCA) and the Japan Civil Aviation Bureau (JCAB). The news sees AJW Technique become the first independent components MRO to gain this approval under the Bilateral Agreement, a notable achievement for the business. JCAB is the

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EASA publishes 2nd Environmental Report

Other News

Outgoing Commissioner of Transport Violeta Bulc received the 2nd European Aviation Environmental Report (EAER) which has been prepared and published by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), in cooperation with the European Union Environment Agency (EEA) and EUROCONTROL. The report provides an assessment of the historic and forecasted environmental performance of the European aviation

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Safran acquires stake in OXIS Energy

Financial

Safran has acquired an equity interest in OXIS Energy through its Safran Corporate Ventures subsidiary, which invests in disruptive technology businesses. OXIS Energy, a leader in lithium-sulfur cell technology for high energy density battery systems, has already been granted 173 patents with 96 pending. Benefiting from more than 15 years of R&D in the field

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United Technologies reports 2018 net income of US$5.3 billion

Financial

United Technologies Corp. has reported fourth quarter and full year 2018 results above expectations and announced an outlook for continued sales, earnings and free cash flow growth in 2019. Full year sales of US$66.5 billion were up 11% over the prior year, including 8 points of organic sales growth, 1 point of net acquisitions impact and

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Boeing successfully completes first test flight of autonomous passenger air vehicle (PAV) prototype

Aircraft & Engines, Top Stories

Boeing has successfully completed the first test flight of its autonomous passenger air vehicle (PAV) prototype in Manassas, Virginia. Boeing NeXt, which leads the company’s urban air mobility efforts, utilized Boeing subsidiary Aurora Flight Sciences to design and develop the electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft and will continue testing to advance the safety

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Newark Airport New Jersey flights disrupted after drone sightings

Other News

The appearance of two drones flying nearby Newark Airport yesterday (Tuesday) caused considerable disruption to inbound and outbound flights, with flights being grounded at one point. A pilot at nearby Teterboro airport had reported sighting a drone that came within 30 feet of his aircraft which promoted the actions at Newark. Commenting on the incident,

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SWISS to fly to Larnaca from Geneva

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SWISS is expanding its route network from Geneva by offering a new connection to Larnaca (Cyprus) from July 3. This coastal resort joins the list of new summer destinations announced by SWISS in December. Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) is adding the Cypriot city of Larnaca to its destinations departing from Geneva, offering its passengers

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SAS expands fleet with lease of three A321LR aircraft

Aircraft & Engines

SAS has signed a leasing agreement with ALC (Air Lease Corporation) which means SAS will expand its aircraft fleet with three Airbus A321LR. This gives SAS an opportunity to offer travelers more intercontinental routes, fewer stopovers and shorter travel times to and from Scandinavia. The first aircraft will enter into service in the first half

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