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Nowegian names Helga Bollman Leknes Chief Commercial Officer

Helga Bollmann Leknes has been appointed Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) of Norwegian Air Shuttle. “I am very pleased to announce that Helga Bollmann Leknes has been appointed Chief Commercial Officer of Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA. She will remain in her current role as Managing Director of Norwegian Air Resources (NAR), which she has led since […]

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China Eastern signs A350 components support deal with AFI KLM E&M

China Eastern has signed a new contract with AFI KLM E&M, covering its fleet of Airbus A350-900s, ultimately set to number 20 aircraft. The bespoke A350 contract covers repairs, access to a regional spares pool, and the provision of a Main Base Kit (MBK). The agreement also includes complementary training services and engineering development assistance.

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Safran shareholders meeting approves merger of Zodiac Aerospace into Safran with 99.88% voting in favor

Safran’s shareholders were invited to consider mainly the plan to merge Zodiac Aerospace into Safran at a meeting on November 27, 2018. All the resolutions submitted to the shareholders’ vote were approved. Following presentations by Safran of the merger plan and notably the reports of the merger appraisers concluding that the exchange ratio is fair,

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Turkish Airlines signs order for additional 777 jets

Boeing and Turkish Airlines have signed an order for three 777 Freighters as the flag carrier of Turkey continues to soar on record financial results and double-digit passenger and cargo growth. The order adds more of the long-range freighter to Turkish’s fleet as the airline pursues its goal of becoming the world’s largest cargo carrier.

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United Technologies to become three independent companies with Rockwell Collins’ acquisition

With the successful acquisition of Rockwell Collins, United Technologies Corp. (United Technologies) has announced its intention to divide up its commercial businesses into three major companies – United Technologies, Carrier and Otis. Carrier will produce HVAC, refrigeration, building automation, fire safety and security products, while Otis will manufacture elevators, escalators and moving walkways. United Technologies

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West Star Aviation names Jeff Yeager as Landing Gear/Accessory Program Manager

Jeff Yeager has been promoted to Program Manager, Landing Gear/Accessory Program at West Star’s GJT facility. Yeager was hired in 2011 and has been instrumental in helping to develop West Star’s Grand Junction Landing Gear Program which includes service for Challenger, Hawker/Textron and Phenom, while also expanding our Learjet and King Air capabilities. In addition

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CDB Aviation and Evelop Airlines sign lease agreement for one A330-300 aircraft

CDB Aviation, a wholly owned Irish subsidiary of China Development Bank Financial Leasing (CDB Leasing), has entered into a lease agreement with Palma de Mallorca-based Evelop Airlines (Evelop), covering one Airbus A330-300 aircraft. Evelop Airlines is a Spanish airline based in Palma de Mallorca, with an operating base at Madrid Barajas Airport. The airline is

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Honeywell’s new GoDirect Portal provides seamless experience for aircraft operations

Honeywell is making flight operations more efficient by offering an online portal with a new look that helps operators perform multiple tasks and manage flights from start to finish — all from one convenient interface. Honeywell’s new GoDirect® Portal provides flight, tracking and cabin connectivity service customers with a single login. This links previously separate

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