FAA gives Boeing’s troubled 737 MAX all-clear over fix for electrical faults

The fix for electrical faults on the Boeing 737 MAX that forced over 100 of the jets to be grounded in early April has received approval from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Two bulletins with appropriate fixes which received FAA approval have been sent to affected carriers. “After gaining final approvals from the FAA, we […]

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SAS starts direct flights to New York again

Aircraft & Engines

SAS is resuming its direct route from Oslo to New York on July 3. The Oslo – New York route will start with two weekly round trips, departing from Oslo on Wednesdays and Saturdays and returning on Thursdays and Sundays. SAS will then continuously review a possible increase in frequency based on demand. The route

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First Boeing-Saab T-7A Red Hawk advanced trainer joined with its aft section

Military & Defense

The front fuselage of the first Boeing-Saab T-7A Red Hawk advanced trainer was joined perfectly with its aft section in less than 30 minutes — a testament to the digital heritage of the U.S. Air Force’s first “eSeries” aircraft and witness to the benefits of model-based engineering and 3-D design. The digital splice was completed

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Fly Leasing reports first-quarter 2021 financial results

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FLY is reporting a net loss of US$3.4 million for the first quarter of 2021. This compares to net income of US$38.1 million for the same period in 2020. During the first quarter of 2021, FLY recognized US$5.9 million of costs associated with the pending transaction with Carlyle Aviation. Adjusted net loss was US$1.4 million

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SmartLynx Airlines adds five Airbus A330 aircraft for cargo operations

Aircraft & Engines

SmartLynx Airlines Malta, EU-based specialists in full-service ACMI aircraft leasing solutions, has announced an important addition to its Airbus fleet. Currently operated Airbus A320 and A321 aircraft will be joined by Airbus A330 aircraft type with a goal to become leaders of the long-haul market. The five Airbus A330 aircraft will be modified to zero

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FL Technics Engine Services to become one-stop-shop for CFM56-family engine repair

MRO & Production

Following a successful start of operations late last year, FL Technics Engine Services, a subsidiary of FL Technics, an MRO organization, has announced the addition of more EASA Part 145 approved services for engine repair and maintenance. In addition to previously available services that include engine external examination, bore blending, engine preservation and storage services,

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Alaska Air Group orders a combined 17 Embraer E175s for Horizon Air and Sky West

Aircraft & Engines, Top Stories

Alaska Air Group has announced that it has converted nine of its April 2016 options to firm purchases for Brazilian planemaker Embraer’s E175 jets under a Capacity Purchase Agreement (CPA) at a list price of US$449.1 million. “We have navigated through the pandemic and we’re on a solid path to recovery. The E175 remains a

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AerCap shareholders approve acquisition of GECAS

Financial

AerCap Holdings N.V. has released that its shareholders have approved the previously announced acquisition of GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS), a General Electric business, at the Annual General Meeting of shareholders held on May 12. The transaction remains subject to the receipt of necessary regulatory approvals and to the satisfaction of other customary closing conditions.

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Qantas Group to adjust planned international flights from end-October 2021 to late December 2021

Airlines & Routes

Qantas has released that the Federal Government has revised its anticipated timeline for the completion of Australia’s vaccine rollout to end-2021 and its timeline for significantly reopening its international borders to mid-2022. In light of these two dates, the Qantas Group will adjust its planned international flights from end-October 2021 to late December 2021. (Trans-Tasman

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MTU Maintenance delivers 500th CF34-10E engine to Kenya Airways

Aircraft & Engines

MTU Maintenance handed over its of 500th overhauled CF34-10E to customer Kenya Airways in a virtual ceremony on May 11. MTU Maintenance has maintained a number of Kenya Airways’ CF34-10E engines since 2016 and CFM56 engines since 2019. “Despite these unusual times, we are delighted that it was possible to celebrate this success and milestone with

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FAA gives Boeing’s troubled 737 MAX all-clear over fix for electrical faults

SAS starts direct flights to New York again

First Boeing-Saab T-7A Red Hawk advanced trainer joined with its aft section

Fly Leasing reports first-quarter 2021 financial results

SmartLynx Airlines adds five Airbus A330 aircraft for cargo operations

FL Technics Engine Services to become one-stop-shop for CFM56-family engine repair

Alaska Air Group orders a combined 17 Embraer E175s for Horizon Air and Sky West

AerCap shareholders approve acquisition of GECAS

Qantas Group to adjust planned international flights from end-October 2021 to late December 2021

MTU Maintenance delivers 500th CF34-10E engine to Kenya Airways

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