As a strategic move to meet the increasing demand for aircraft brokerage and asset consultancy in Central and Eastern Europe, Colibri Aircraft decided to open an office in Bratislava, Slovakia. The new office is headed by Marian Jancarik, the Senior Aircraft Broker and Asset Advisor. Colibri Aircraft specializes in the worldwide marketing, resale and purchase
Virgin America appointed Brad Thomann as Vice President – Flight Operations effective immediately. Thomann, who has over 30 years of experience in civil and military aviation, will oversee the California-based airline’s technical and administrative Flight Operations functions including Flight Training, Flight Operations Engineering, Flight Standards, Flight Crew Communications, Flight Crew Resources and the Chief Pilot’s
Avcorp Industries reported its financial results for the quarter ended June 30th, 2014. Revenue for the quarter ended June 30th, 2014 was $21,134,000 as compared to $20,492,000 for the quarter ended June 2013. Current quarter revenues have increased relative to the same quarter in the previous year primarily as a result of an increase in
Astronics Corporation, a leading provider of advanced technologies for the global aerospace and defense industries, announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Ballard Technology (Astronics Ballard Technology) is a key technology partner with Cathay Pacific Airways and will supply the Aircraft Interface Device (AID) for their innovative new eEnabled Aircraft Program. Aircraft Interface Devices are an essential
Pratt & Whitney AeroPower has signed a long-term comprehensive APS5000 Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) maintenance support agreement with Scoot, a wholly owned subsidiary of Singapore Airlines, for its new fleet of 20 Boeing 787 series aircraft. The support agreement includes repair services and spares asset management. The agreement, which focuses on system health monitoring, and
Aircastle reported second quarter 2014 net income of $3.1m and adjusted net income of $47.7m The second quarter results included lease rental and finance lease revenues of $187.1m versus $162.0m in the second quarter of 2013. Aircastle sold 17 aircraft and designated for sale two 747-400 freighters; net pre-tax contribution of $8.2m
Airbus Group reported solid results for the first half of 2014, reflecting operational improvement and the continued focus on programme execution. Demand for the Group’s products remains strong as shown at July’s Farnborough Air Show, where Airbus announced 496 aircraft orders and commitments confirming the health of the commercial aircraft market. The A330neo was endorsed
Aircraft Window Repairs Co, a Torrance California headquartered FAA/EASA approved repair station, is proud to celebrate its 35th year of operations. It has been in the aircraft transparency repair business longer than anyone. They are capable of evaluating and repairing windows and lenses on all airliners and general aviation aircraft. Says Kathi Cupery, their President,
Firth Rixson and Safran’s leading aero engine company, Snecma, have signed a critical supplier contract worth over an estimated $200m initially. The long term agreement secures the supply of Firth Rixson’s closed die forged and seamless ring rotating components for the CFM International LEAP-1A, LEAP-1B and LEAP-1C engine programs, from 2014 to 2023. Such LEAP
China Cargo Airlines signed with GE Aviation for a 12-year OnPoint solution agreement for the maintenance, repair and overhaul of its GE90-110B engines that power six Boeing 777 Freighters.
