Air Canada has entered into a series of debt and equity financing agreements with the Government of Canada, which will allow Air Canada to access up to CA$5.879 billion in liquidity through the Large Employer Emergency Financing Facility (LEEFF) program. The financial package provides for fully repayable loans that Air Canada would only draw down as […]
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Chorus Aviation Capital (CAC) has entered into agreements to lease two Dash 8-400 aircraft to Sky Alps of Bolzano, Italy. CAC expects to deliver the aircraft (MSN 4230 and 4237) in April and May 2021, respectively. “Sky Alps is very pleased to have selected CAC as our aircraft supplier for the initial launch of services
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Jet Aviation has received approval from the Swiss Federal Office of Civil Aviation (FOCA) to use infrared thermography for non-destructive testing (NDT) in Basel. This is the company’s sixth NDT technique approved in Basel. The Basel NDTshop was established in 1991 and further supports liquid penetrant, X-ray, magnetic particle, eddy current, and ultrasonic testing. Used
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TAG Aero and ITS have finalized the definitive strategic partnership agreement to support the 737 New Gen and A320 market with 131-9B and -9A APU solutions. ITS’ strategic fleet retirement solutions combined with TAG Aero’s extensive APU repair and overhaul capabilities will establish reliable, global support for 737 New Gen and A320 operators. Together, TAG
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With the Boeing 737 MAX only recently cleared to take to the skies again in the U.S. Boeing has now announced that there is a potential electrical problem with a certain number of the jets. “Boeing has recommended to 16 customers that they address a potential electrical issue in a specific group of 737 MAX
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Airbus Helicopters has secured an H160 order from Derazona Helicopters in Indonesia, launching this new rotorcraft in the country’s oil and gas sector. The multi-mission H160 will play an important role in the expansion plans of the Indonesian operator for oil and gas, off-shore, utility, and commercial passenger transportation. The aircraft has been designed from
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On behalf of a U.S.-based regional aircraft specialist, Skyworld Aviation has sold an Embraer ERJ 145 LR aircraft, serial number 14500842, to a new private operator of the type – XE Jet. The aircraft will ferry to South Africa for base maintenance prior to entering domestic service in Nigeria during late May under its new registration 5N-BZM. XE Jet plans
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The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has decided in favour of the partnership between Virgin Australia and Alliance Airlines. The partnership will give Virgin Australia and Alliance Airlines the ability to explore options to coordinate operations in relation to services on several regional and short-haul international routes. Virgin Australia General Manager Network and
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As part of its international growth program, Farsound’s Canadian team has signed a lease on a larger facility in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The company will lease close to 20.000 ft² of premises starting in the fourth quarter of 2021 that will better serve and represent Farsound in the Americas. The new facility is nearer to
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Tigerair Taiwan has taken delivery of its first Airbus A320neo aircraft powered by Pratt & Whitney GTF engines. The airline placed the initial engine order in 2019 and has a mixed fleet of 15 purchased and leased aircraft. Tigerair Taiwan, a low-cost carrier established in 2014 and headquartered in Taiwan, is a subsidiary of China Airlines
