SCAC and Adria Airways sign LOI for 15 SSJ 100 aircraft and MRO joint venture

Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Company (SCAC) and Adria Airways have signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) for 15 SSJ100 aircraft. Delivery will start at the beginning of 2019 under a long-term lease arrangement. In addition, both Parties signed a Memorandum of Understanding upon establishing an SSJ100 Maintenance and Repair Organization (MRO) at Ljubljana Airport (Slovenia). The […]

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Airbus delivers first A330-900 to launch operator TAP Air Portugal

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TAP Air Portugal has taken delivery of the world’s first new generation widebody A330neo and, as the launch airline, will be the first to benefit from the aircraft’s unbeatable operating economics, increased range, and Airbus’ new Airspace cabin offering passengers the best in class comfort. The aircraft is powered by Rolls-Royce Trent 7000 engines. The

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Piaggio Aerospace turns to Italian government with request to be put into receivership

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Owing to “the state of insolvency of the company,” Italy’s Piaggio Aerospace has turned to the Italian government with a request to be put into receivership. This comes despite a current firm order for eight P.1HH unmanned aircraft (a variant of the P-180 business aircraft) from the United Arab Emirates with deliveries expected to commence

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United Technologies obtains final regulatory approval for Rockwell Collins acquisition

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United Technologies has received the final regulatory approval needed to close its acquisition of its US$30 billion purchase of aircraft parts maker Rockwell Collins. The conclusion of the regulatory review by China’s State Administration for Market Regulation clears the way for United Technologies to proceed with the proposed acquisition announced on September 4, 2017. The

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IATA Regional Vice President North Asia to retire

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The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced the retirement of Baojian ZHANG, IATA’s Regional Vice President (RVP) for North Asia effective December 14, 2018. Zhang joined IATA from the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) in 1994 and founded IATA’s operations in China. Under Zhang’s strong leadership, IATA membership in North Asia has grown

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Stratos continues growth, managed portfolio exceeds US$1 billion

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Stratos, a leading aircraft investment specialist providing acquisition, re-marketing, advisory and capital raising services to airlines, lenders and investors in large commercial aircraft, has arranged the acquisition, financing and delivery of two Airbus widebodies leased to Asian flag carriers which has increased the size of its managed portfolio to 14 aircraft worth over US$1 billion.

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Serbia receives first out of nine H145Ms

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The Serbian Minister of Defence Aleksandar Vulin visited the Airbus Helicopters Donauwörth site to accept the first H145M for the Serbian Air Force. In December, two H145Ms will be delivered to the Serbian Ministry of Interior. Altogether, Serbia will receive nine H145Ms, earmarked for the Air Force and for the Ministry of Interior. Four of

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N3 overhauls 1.000th Rolls-Royce engine in Arnstadt, Germany

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A Rolls-Royce Trent 900 engine, powering an Airbus A380 of Asiana Airlines, is the 1.000th aircraft engine that has undergone maintenance in the workshops of N3 Engine Overhaul Services (N3) in Arnstadt, Germany. The joint venture of Lufthansa Technik and Rolls-Royce has been in operation for 11 years and currently employs over 700 people. “This

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Caribbean Airlines orders 12 737 MAX 8 jets

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Caribbean Airlines has chosen to enhance and renew its single-aisle fleet with the 737 MAX 8. The carrier, which has long operated the Next-Generation 737, will take delivery of 12 MAX airplanes in the coming years. The airline commemorated the selection of the MAX during a ceremony featuring national dignitaries, including the Prime Minister of

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Willis Asset Management chooses Commsoft’s OASES for new CAMO operation

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Commsoft’s MRO IT system, OASES, has been selected by Willis Asset Management to support its newly launched CAMO operation, which will be a key service provision in its growing platform of aviation advisory and asset management services. Willis Asset Management, a subsidiary of Willis Lease Finance Corporation, provides independent and expert aviation advisory services as

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