Monarch Aircraft Engineering doubles size of apprenticeship scheme for 2018

Independent MRO provider Monarch Aircraft Engineering (MAEL) has announced it will double its intake of apprentices in 2018. First launched in 1971, MAEL’s renowned four-year Apprenticeship Scheme has already produced over 750 high calibre engineers for both the company and the wider aviation industry, and this year will double its intake from 20 to 40 […]

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Airbus to Discus Job Cuts with European Works Council

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As a result of continued poor interest in both the Airbus A380 commercial passenger jet and the A400M turboprop military aircraft, Airbus is being faced with making substantial reductions in the workforces associated with these two aircraft. According to a Company press release: Airbus has a policy of first addressing workforce issues with its social

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Seeker Aircraft reports partnership with African-based Ecoalpha Services

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Seeker Aircraft has announced that Seeker, a one-of-a-kind, purpose built light observation aircraft, specifically designed and developed for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) missions, will now be available for purchase from aircraft dealer Ecoalpha Services based in Accra, Ghana. This partnership marks a new expansion effort by Seeker Aircraft into Africa and the Middle East.

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IAG reports February load factor of 79.7%

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International Airlines Group (IAG) traffic in February increased by 5.8% versus February 2017, while Group capacity rose by 3.5% year over year. The load factor for February increased 1.7 points to 79.7%.

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New nonstop Delta service between Chattanooga and New York-LaGuardia

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Delta is bringing the Big Apple nonstop to Chattanooga customers, thanks to new nonstop service to be flown six times weekly beginning July 9. The flights will be operated by Delta Connection carrier Endeavor Air on CRJ-900 aircraft with seating for 12 in First Class, 20 in Delta Comfort+ and 44 in the main cabin.

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Aviation Capital Group announces formation of new Aircraft Financing Solutions group

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Aviation Capital Group (ACG) has announced the formation of its new Aircraft Financing Solutions (AFS) group. The AFS initiative will focus on the development and marketing of credit-enhanced financing structures that provide airline customers more alternatives and greater access to additional sources of capital for aircraft purchases, while providing improved risk-adjusted returns for lenders and

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Andreas Berger named new CEO of RUAG Defence

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The Board of Directors of RUAG has chosen Andreas Berger as the new CEO of RUAG Defence. He has already been managing the division on an interim basis since October 2017 and is now taking over this role permanently. Andreas Berger is an electrical engineer who started his career with RUAG in 2010. Until 2017,

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A double roll-out for the first A330neo operator, TAP Air Portugal

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The initial two A330neo jetliners destined for TAP Air Portugal, have rolled out of the paint shop bearing the red and green livery of the carrier, which will become the launch operator of this new member in Airbus’ A330 family. Both aircraft received the Portuguese airline’s branding at paint facilities in the Toulouse region of

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Leonardo receives helicopter orders at HELI-EXPO 2018 of nearly €140m

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Leonardo announced further combined orders for helicopters at HELI-EXPO in Las Vegas for a total of 17 aircraft valued at almost €140m for several customers in various countries and for a range of commercial and public service applications. Contracts include a mix of AW119Kx single engine, AW109 GrandNew and AW109 Trekker light twins, AW169 light-intermediate,

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XL Airways extends cooperation with AFI KLM E&M

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AFI KLM E&M and XL Airways have extended their existing contract covering component support (repairs and pool access) and A checks for the French airline’s four Airbus A330s from its Paris-Charles de Gaulle base at Roissy. The scope of the contract could eventually be broadened to include support for other aircraft, depending on the growth

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