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ATR and Air New Zealand explore future of regional aviation ecosystem including hybrid aircraft

ATR and Air New Zealand have signed an agreement to explore the role of new propulsion technologies, could play in the future of the regional aircraft ecosystem. Under the agreement the partners will investigate the development of these new solutions and the required systems to support them such as airport and regulatory infrastructure, maintenance, ground […]

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Rolls-Royce introduces new engine change service

Rolls-Royce has introduced a new Trent XWB Engine Change Service, with Hong Kong Aircraft Engineering Company Limited (HAECO Hong Kong) as its launch partner. The service enables Rolls-Royce customers to access its OEM expertise and supplier network, with Rolls-Royce acting as a one-stop shop to organise labour, parts and/or tooling for any Trent XWB engine

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Bombardier announces intention to cut 5,000 jobs – focus now on business jets

At the same time as releasing third-quarter 2018 figures, Bombardier, the Canadian plane and train manufacturer, has announced its intention to streamline the business in an attempt to reduce annual expenditure by US$250 million at full run rate through the loss of up to 5,000 jobs by 2021. According to the company, this will be

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Spain’s Supreme Court has ruled that staff pay cuts and working condition changes imposed by Ryanair during the COVID-19 pandemic were unlawful

Ryanair signs agreement with Ver.Di, German cabin crew union

Ryanair has signed a Collective Labour Agreement (CLA) framework and Social Plan with Ver.di, the German cabin crew union, to cover all of Ryanair’s German based cabin crew. This agreement (which is now subject to a cabin crew ballot) confirms the application of German labour law to Ryanair’s cabin crew and delivers pay increases and

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Satair and Senior Metal Bellows extend succesful partnership

Satair and Senior Metal Bellows, signed a new distribution agreement, which is an extension to an existing agreement signed in 2017. The new agreement covers the aftermarket for Europe and Asia and all commercial aerospace aftermarket products of Senior Metal Bellows, including compressors, bellows, thermal valves, accumulators, feedthroughs and much more. The extended agreement, which

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Airbus reports nine-months 2018 financial results

Airbus Group has reported consolidated net income of €1,453 million (9m 2017: € 1,398 million) and earnings per share of € 1.88 (9m 2017: € 1.81(1)) included a negative impact from the foreign exchange revaluation of financial instruments partly offset by the positive revaluation of certain equity investments. The finance result was €-413 million (9m

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AAR and Ameco sign long-term RB211 repair deal at MRO APAC

AAR, a global provider of aftermarket aviation services for commercial airlines, has signed a long-term contract with Ameco, an MRO expert in RB211 repair and disassembly, on Wednesday at MRO APAC. The deal positions AAR to provide long-term support to customers in the market for this Rolls-Royce engine. The agreement includes AAR’s cooperation with Ameco

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SIA Engineering posts profit of S$78.5 million for first half FY 2018-19

SIAEC Group has recorded a profit attributable to owners of the parent of S$78.5 million for the half year ended 30 September 2018. Revenue of S$509.0 million saw a decrease of S$38.5 million or 7.0%, mainly from lower airframe and fleet management revenue. Expenditure came down by S$21.2 million or 4.2%, mainly from lower material

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China will need more than 7,400 new aircraft in the next 20 years

China will need over 7,400 new passenger aircraft and freighters from 2018 to 2037, with a total market value of US $1,060 billion, according to Airbus’ latest China Market Forecast. It represents more than 19% of the world total demand for over 37,400 new aircraft in the next 20 years. According to Airbus’ 2018-2037 Global

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