IFS launches SaaS-based fleet and line planning solutions for commercial aviation industry

IFS, the global enterprise applications company, has launched IFS Maintenix™ Fleet Planner and IFS Maintenix Line Planner, two Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solutions designed to help commercial operators of all sizes boost the efficiency of their long-range and line maintenance planning, make the most effective use of available maintenance resources, and drive greater aircraft operational availability. The […]

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SkyWorks appoints Olaf Sachau as Managing Director

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SkyWorks Capital has appointed Olaf Sachau to serve as Managing Director. Sachau will be based in the Company’s headquarters in Greenwich, Connecticut. He will support origination and execution of advisory and other engagements with airlines and financial institutions worldwide, as well as the development of relationships with investors seeking to enter the aviation financing sector

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AJW Group facilitates first COMAC aircraft crosswind testing at Keflavik

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A strategic partnership between AJW Group and COMAC has seen the first advanced regional jet developed by the Chinese manufacturer successfully complete crosswind testing at Iceland’s Keflavik International Airport. COMAC’s ARJ21 aircraft has been flying since June 2016 and the completion of these tests will now enable COMAC to broaden the operating parameters of the

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Ethiopian Airlines signs purchase agreement for 10 firm Q400 aircraft

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Bombardier Commercial Aircraft has concluded a firm order for 10 new Q400 aircraft with Ethiopian Airlines. The order also includes purchase rights for five additional Q400 aircraft. Based on the list price of the Q400 aircraft, the firm order is valued at approximately US$332m. The Q400 aircraft is the most recent development in the Q

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FAA Receives Funding for Next Five Years

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On a vote of 393-13 the House of Representatives has passed the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reauthorization bill which has guaranteed the agency’s funding for the next five years. The legislation has also included provision for directing how disaster funds are spent, though there is no financial allocation via the measure for such programs. Legislation

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Leonardo and the Australian Ministry of Defence to establish local helicopter transmission repair and overhaul facility

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Leonardo and the Australian Ministry of Defence have agreed to establish a helicopter transmission repair and overhaul facility in Melbourne, capable of servicing MRH Taipan, foreign NH90 and certain civil helicopter main gear boxes. Planned to be set up into an existing facility of Leonardo and to commence operation in mid-2020, the centre will employ

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WestJet launches inaugural Halifax/Gatwick flight

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WestJet has officially launched its route between Halifax and London (Gatwick). The departure of WS24 marks the start of daily, nonstop service between Halifax Stanfield International Airport and Gatwick Airport until October 26, 2018. This is the first time the airline has used its newest aircraft, the Boeing 737-8 MAX for transatlantic travel. “WestJet’s addition

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Air Transat leases second Airbus A321 aircraft from AviaAM Leasing

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AviaAM Leasing has announced the delivery of an Airbus A321-211 to the Canadian carrier Air Transat. The aircraft will supplement an Airbus A321 which was delivered by AviaAM Leasing last month. The Aircraft was delivered to the client at Kaunas, Lithuania on April 27, fresh from C-check. The aircraft is joining Air Transat’s fleet under

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Vietnam Airlines renews distribution agreement with Sabre

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Sabre Corporation has announced a renewed, long-term distribution agreement with Vietnam Airlines. Under this agreement, Vietnam Airlines’ content will continue to be distributed through Sabre’s global travel marketplace, further supporting its growth objectives. “This renewed partnership with Vietnam’s national carrier helps to strengthen the brand as they continue to expand globally and implement an ambitious

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IAI opens new office in Germany to support the growing European operations

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Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has opened a new office in Germany to support its growing business in the European market. The location for the new office, in Berlin, was chosen due to Germany’s central role in Europe and its strong alliance with Israel. It replaces IAI’s former office in Paris. IAI regards Germany as a

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