Air Charter Service appoints Caroline Wood as Group Travel Services Director

Air Charter Service, the global aircraft charter broker, has appointed Caroline Wood as Group Travel Services Director, working alongside the company’s Commercial Jets division. Speaking on the appointment, Matthew Purton, ACS’ Global Director of Commercial Jets, commented: “Caroline brings with her a wealth of experience and expertise with over 25 years working at MyTravel, Thomas […]

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Kellstrom Aerospace disassembles CF6-80C2B1F and CFM56-5B engines

Aircraft & Engines

Kellstrom Aerospace has announced the disassembling of two engines, one CF6-80C2B1F and one CFM56-5B into stock. Both engines are in teardown simultaneously in the U.S. Serviceable LPT Modules are immediately available for sale or exchange. The remaining used serviceable material (USM) from this project will be available to support Kellstrom Aerospace engine programs helping airlines

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Airbus agrees to avoid forced redundancies in Germany

Other News, Top Stories

Airbus has announced that as a result of successful negotiations with IG Metall union and works council, which represents workers in Germany, no redundancies will be enforced in Germany before year-end 2023. As Airbus aims to implement a restructuring program which will affect 15,000 positions in its workforce, it will be looking to early retirements,

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MTU Maintenance weathers 2020 better than expected

MRO & Production

MTU Maintenance saw only an 18% reduction in incoming engines across its entire portfolio in 2020, which was above market expectations of a drop of 45% in shop visits for the global aftermarket for commercial engines. MTU Maintenance attributes this stability to its broad engine portfolio, with 30 engine types, including the newly added LEAP

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American Express Ventures makes strategic investment in Boom Supersonic

Financial

Boom Supersonic has announced a strategic investment from American Express Ventures. The funds will support the continued development of Boom’s flagship product, the supersonic airliner Overture. Overture is Boom’s 65- to 88-seat supersonic airliner, capable of running on 100% sustainable aviation fuel. The supersonic aircraft is slated to roll out in 2025 and begin commercial

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Etihad Airways posts financial results for full-year 2020

Financial

Etihad Airways has announced its financial and operating results for 2020, recording a 76% fall in passengers carried throughout the year (4.2 million, compared to 17.5 million in 2019) as a result of lower demand and reduced flight capacity caused by the unparalleled global downturn in commercial aviation. As a consequence of the COVID pandemic

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RECARO Aircraft Seating receives additional orders to outfit Alaska Airlines’ new B737 MAX aircraft

MRO & Production

Recaro Aircraft Seating has received additional orders to outfit Alaska Airlines’ (Alaska) new B737 MAX aircraft with 13 shipsets of the CL4710 and BL3530 seats. Alaska is the first carrier to order more Boeing B737 MAX aircraft after it was cleared by the FAA. The BL3530 offers passengers premium comfort and innovative amenities, and its

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Stevens Aerospace authorized to install PRIZM Cabin Lighting systems in all four facilities

MRO & Production

Stevens Aerospace has announced that all four of the company’s MRO facilities have been designated as authorized installation centers for the highly regarded PRIZM LED Cabin Lighting systems. The solid-state technology is cost-effective, app-based and provides a cabin environment that creates stunning aesthetics and even impacts passengers’ state of mind. PRIZM’s customizable full-color LED spectrum

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GKN Fokker Services redelivers first Alliance Airlines aircraft as part of heavy maintenance checks deal

MRO & Production

Fokker Services, a GKN Aerospace company, has redelivered its first Alliance Airlines Fokker 70 aircraft as part of a five-year heavy maintenance checks agreement. The Fokker Services Asia facility now provides base checks for the Australian operator’s fleet of Fokker 70 and Fokker 100 aircraft. This new deal, effective until 2025, builds on Fokker Services Asia’s reputation

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Two of China’s major airlines go live with Sabre’s technology

Information Technology

Software and technology provider Sabre Corporation has announced the implementation of Sabre’s Recovery Manager Operations solution for China’s national flag carrier, Air China, as well as China Eastern Airlines, to enhance their operational recovery capability and future growth. Air China and China Eastern are both now using Sabre’s Recovery Manager Operations solution to identify operational issues across

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Air Charter Service appoints Caroline Wood as Group Travel Services Director

Kellstrom Aerospace disassembles CF6-80C2B1F and CFM56-5B engines

Airbus agrees to avoid forced redundancies in Germany

MTU Maintenance weathers 2020 better than expected

American Express Ventures makes strategic investment in Boom Supersonic

Etihad Airways posts financial results for full-year 2020

RECARO Aircraft Seating receives additional orders to outfit Alaska Airlines’ new B737 MAX aircraft

Stevens Aerospace authorized to install PRIZM Cabin Lighting systems in all four facilities

GKN Fokker Services redelivers first Alliance Airlines aircraft as part of heavy maintenance checks deal

Two of China’s major airlines go live with Sabre’s technology

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