Heike Tamm

AEGEAN Airlines firms up order for 30 A320neo Family aircraft

Greece’s biggest airline, AEGEAN Airlines, has firmed up an order for the purchase of 30 A320neo Family aircraft. The purchase agreement, comprising 10 A321neos and 20 A320neos, was signed by AEGEAN Chairman Eftichios Vassilakis and Airbus Chief Executive Officer Tom Enders. It follows an earlier Memorandum of Understanding signed in March 2018. Currently, AEGEAN operates […]

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Airbus and THAI sign agreement to proceed with joint venture MRO

Airbus and Thai Airways International (THAI) have signed an agreement to establish a new joint venture maintenance and overhaul (MRO) facility at U-Tapao International Airport near Bangkok. The accord was signed on June 22, at Airbus headquarters in Toulouse by Usanee Sangsingkeo, Acting President, THAI; and Eric Schulz, Chief Commercial Officer, Airbus, in the presence

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Air Lease Corporation signs lease agreements for two Airbus A320-200neo aircraft with SAS

Air Lease Corporation has signed long-term lease agreements with SAS for two new CFM LEAP-1A26-powered Airbus A320-200neo aircraft, scheduled for delivery in November 2019 and April 2020. “We are pleased to announce this new lease placement with SAS,” said Steven F. Udvar-Házy, Executive Chairman of Air Lease Corporation. “ALC looks forward to building our long-term

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Norwegian continues expansion in Ireland with first route to Canada

Norwegian is continuing its Irish expansion with the launch of the carrier’s first route to Canada. Commencing 31st March 2019, the new daily service between Dublin and Hamilton – Toronto will mark the first direct flight between the two cities. Norwegian’s daily nonstop flights from Dublin to Hamilton – Toronto will be operated using brand

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Threat of Airbus leaving the UK after Brexit “a dawning reality”

Up until now there has been a great deal of rhetoric over what European companies will do if Britain does not secure a solid and clear Brexit deal when it exits the European Union on March 29 next year. That has now changed with Airbus, the second-largest global plane manufacturer making it clear that there

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West Star Aviation launches maintenance event portal for customers

West Star Aviation has launched a maintenance event portal for their customers as the latest tool to stay connected while their aircraft is in work. The new portal was driven by the input of West Star’s customers and will make communication between customers and West Star quicker and more efficient. The user-friendly portal makes it

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Volkswagen’s Audi and Airbus to test air taxis on Audi’s doorstep

In an attempt to find a solution to clogged city roads and to provide an opportunity for growth in Germany’s high-tech industry, Volkswagen’s Audi and Airbus SE have signed a letter of intent with the German government to trial air taxis both in and around Audi’s home town of Ingolstadt. According to Germany’s Transport Minister

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New CEO for IAI

The board of Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), chaired by Harel Locker, has approved the recommendation of IAI’s search committee and has named Brigadier General (Res.) Nimrod Sheffer, IAI’s VP of Strategy and R&D, as IAI’s new CEO. Sheffer will replace Mr. Joseph Weiss, who is stepping down after reaching the statutory retirement age. The nomination

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Allegiant plans aircraft base in Tennessee, new jobs and future growth

Allegiant Travel Company has announced plans to establish a two-aircraft base at McGhee Tyson Airport in Knoxville, Tennessee. As part of Allegiant’s growth plans in Tennessee, the company plans to create up to 66 new, high-wage jobs in the area. The Las Vegas-based company is investing more than US$50 million to establish its new base

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