Heike Tamm

Vallair spearheads A321 passenger-to-freighter conversions in China

Vallair, the multi-faceted aviation business and launch customer of the Airbus A321 freighter, is pioneering the first passenger-to-freighter conversions to be undertaken in China.  “We are excited to be embarking on the next phase of our A321 passenger-to-freighter conversion activity,” says Gregoire Lebigot, CEO of Vallair. “MSN 1017 will be the first of nine aircraft […]

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Swissport wins long-term handling contract with airlines of the Lufthansa Group

Swissport has been awarded a major long-term contract by the Lufthansa Group for Switzerland. The new contract secures significant business volumes. It covers passenger services and airport ramp handling for Lufthansa, Swiss International Air Lines, Austrian Airlines, and Edelweiss Air at the airports in Zurich, Geneva and Basel. The new seven-year contract with the Lufthansa

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Turkish Technic offers connectivity upgrade with new server and WAP products

Turkish Technic has completed the design, production and certification process of its new server and wireless access point (WAP) products, the backbone of in-flight entertainment (IFE) systems. This marks a new milestone of in-house production for Turkish Technic, following the production of its aviation seats and galleys. Turkish Technic’s new server and WAP features easy

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New Caledonia’s Aircalin takes delivery of first A320neo

Aircalin has taken delivery of its first A320neo. The aircraft joins two A330neo already delivered under the carrier’s fleet modernization plan.Aircalin’s A320neo is powered by Pratt & Whitney PW1000 engines and is configured in a single-class layout with 168 seats.  With the A320neos, Aircalin will be able to increase capacity on its flights and open

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German ambassador to the U.S. seeks end to long-lasting aircraft subsidy dispute

For the best part of sixteen years a dispute has existed between the U.S. and Europe over what have been deemed unfair government subsidies. While the U.S. objected to those granted to Airbus, The U.K, France, Spain, and Germany objected to those subsidies which had been given to Boeing by the U.S government. Emily Haber,

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Aerion Supersonic selects F/LIST as cabin interior supplier for the AS2

Supersonic aircraft company Aerion has selected F/LIST, the internationally renowned manufacturer of high-end interiors for business and private jets, yachts, and luxury residences, to deliver its exclusive products to the AS2 supersonic business jet. F/LIST will collaborate with Aerion to develop an innovative, ultra-luxury cabin experience in the new AS2 supersonic private jet. F/LIST is

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Skyworld Aviation arranges sale of 11 Q400 aircraft

On behalf of HEH Hamburger EmissionsHaus, Skyworld Aviation has arranged a sale agreement on 11 Bombardier Q400 aircraft to a North American entity. The aircraft are currently located in SAMCO’s storage facilities and will be delivered to their new owner throughout 2021, starting January. The aircraft are technically managed by Fintech Aviation Services who will

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RoyalJet employs HAECO cabin solution’s innovative in-seat container and bags to carry cargo

Abu Dhabi-based RoyalJet has incorporated HAECO Cabin Solutions’ novel in-seat package stowage systems, allowing cargo to be carried in the passenger cabin of its Boeing 737-700 aircraft. “In our drive to enhance the capabilities of our fleet during these challenging times we have been searching for ways to allow our customers to transport more precious

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Finnair closes sale and leaseback agreement for one of its A350 aircraft

As a part of Finnair’s rebuild program, the company has finalized a sale and leaseback arrangement for one of its A350 aircraft with Incline B Aviation Limited Partnership as a lessor guarantor, and BBAM Aviation Services Limited as a lease servicer. In the arrangement, Finnair sold the Airbus A350 aircraft, which was delivered in April

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