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Vietjet firms up on Farnborough MOU for 50 more Airbus A321neos

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Subsequent to a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed in July at the Farnborough International Airshow, Vietjet Aviation Joint Stock Company (Vietjet) has signed a firm order for 50 Airbus A320neo single-aisle jets, valued at approximately US$6.5 billion at list price. Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao Vietjet President and CEO commented: “The fuel efficient A321neo will enable […]

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GA Telesis signs new iGEAR agreement with major European airline

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GA Telesis (GAT) has reported that a major European airline has entered into an exclusive multi-year agreement to receive rotable component flight-hour support through GAT’s Intelligent Global Engine and Airframe Replenishment (“iGEAR”) program for its fleet of widebody aircraft. Launched in 2016 and managed by GAT’s Component Solutions Group (CSG), iGEAR programs provide airlines and

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GlobalBeacon goes live ahead of ICAO airline flight tracking recommendations

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Aireon LLC and FlightAware have announced that GlobalBeaconSM is live and providing airlines with global flight tracking ahead of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Global Aeronautical Distress Safety System (GADSS) recommendations, which will be effective November 8, 2018. GlobalBeacon provides airlines with minute-by-minute global aircraft tracking for their aircraft at all times, anywhere in

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Readying the first additive manufactured part for the GEnx engines

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GE Additive and GE Aviation have announced that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has given ‘change in design’ approval to replace a conventionally manufactured power door opening system (PDOS) bracket, used on GE Aviation’s GEnx-2B commercial airline engines that power the Boeing 747-8, with an additively manufactured bracket. The new additively manufactured brackets will enter

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ATR to display ATR 42-600 at Zhuhai Airshow

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Turboprop manufacturer ATR will attend the Zhuhai Airshow in China from 6-11 November and an ATR 42-600 with a specially designed Chinese livery will be on static display. ATR’s presence at Zhuhai represents its commitment to helping enhance regional connectivity with its aircraft family that delivers solutions for both the General Aviation and Regional aviation

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ATSG continues revenue and earnings growth in third quarter

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Air Transport Services Group has reported consolidated financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2018. Third quarter 2018 (3Q 2018) customer revenues were US$204.9 million based on revenue recognition standards adopted in 2018. 3Q 2017 revenues were US$182.0 million excluding US$72.1 million in revenues from reimbursed expenses. GAAP earnings from continuing operations were US$32.9

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LATAM tie up with American Airlines, British Airways and Iberia Airways obtains Chilean antitrust approval

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With the agreements already in place with Uruguayan, Colombian and Brazilian authorities, Chile’s antitrust court has given its approval to LATAM’s plan to strengthen its ties with American Airlines Group, and IAG’s British Airways and Iberia Airways. Approval relates to both passenger and cargo planes, all four carriers being members of the OneWorld Alliance. Enrique

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China Eastern Airlines’ first A350 XWB performs maiden flight

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The first A350-900 for China Eastern Airlines has performed its maiden flight in Toulouse, France. The aircraft will now enter the final phase of production, ground checks and test flights before being prepared for delivery in the coming weeks. The airline has 20 A350-900s on order. China Eastern Airlines currently operates an Airbus fleet of

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EASA and CAAC reaffirm dialogue during 2nd Aviation Safety Conference

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The Spanish Aviation Safety and Security Agency (AESA) has hosted the second Aviation Safety conference between the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) supported by the EU-China Aviation Partnership project (APP). The EASA- CAAC Conference consolidates its status as main discussion platform for the Chinese and European

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StandardAero dedicates 30,000 ft² expansion at Company’s existing Miami component repair facility

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StandardAero Component Services has dedicated the company’s 30,000 ft² expansion of its component repair facility, located in Miami, Florida. The additional working space and capital improvements included the installation of a state-of-the-art clean line, an additional vacuum furnace as well as water jet cleaning capabilities. As a result, the facility will be the largest provider

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