MAZ Aviation recently inked a contract with AFI KLM E&M to carry out maintenance checks on a total of four of its CFM56-5C jet engines. MAZ Aviation specializes in aviation advisory services for airlines operating VIP aircraft fleets. AFI KLM E&M has demonstrated its ability to adapt by providing competitive, fast-track solutions tailored to customer
Libyan Wings, the newly launched Tripoli based airline, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding for three A350-900s and four A320neo’s. The carrier is building up its fleet with aircraft orders announced at the 2013 Dubai Airshow. Libyan Wings will start operations for passenger charter and freight from the beginning of 2014.
AMR Corporation the parent company of American Airlines and US Airways Group reported that the airlines have settled the litigation brought by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), the States of Arizona, Florida, Michigan and Tennessee, the Commonwealths of Pennsylvania and Virginia, and the District of Columbia challenging the merger of AMR and US Airways.
In October 2013 Finnair traffic rose by 4.3% and the overall capacity grew 0.2% year‐on‐year. Passenger load factor improved by 3.1 points and was 78.6%, compared to the same period in 2012.
Chromalloy is expanding its investment casting foundry in Tampa, Florida, to include a master alloy operation. “Chromalloy’s new vacuum induction melting furnace will be fully operational in December 2013 at our state-of-the-art investment foundry,” said Carlo Luzzatto, President. “Over the next 90 days we will meet the manufacturing requirements to commence production of master alloys
AeroTurbine, a wholly owned subsidiary of International Lease Finance Corporation (ILFC), has promoted Al Wood to the position of Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer. In his new role, Wood will continue to lead AeroTurbine’s worldwide sales, product and marketing activities.
Spirit AeroSystems International Holdings (a wholly-owned subsidiary of Spirit AeroSystems) and the Progresstech Group of Companies of Moscow, Russian Federation, announced that they intend to conclude their joint venture that began in 2007. Spirit intends to sell its 50% interest in Spirit-Progresstech to a member company of Progresstech. Spirit’s decision to sell its share in
Eirtech and TES Aviation Group announces a joint agreement to provide Continued Airworthiness Management and Engine specific support services for their customers to fulfil CAMO and Engine related obligations. Under the agreement Eirtech and TES will offer their customers the provision of aircraft induction, technical records management, maintenance planning, airworthiness data review, EHM monitoring assessment
Air Lease Corporation announced a long term lease agreement with Ukraine International Airlines for one new Boeing 737-800 aircraft with winglets, “sky” interior, and powered by CFM56-7B engines, which is scheduled for delivery in April 2015.
Following a 15 months period under chapter 11 during which a massive restructuring policy has been implemented. ESMA is, since the 12th of August 2013, a subsidiary of the Chinese group Hainan Group (HNA) through its subsidiary HNA Europe. HNA Group, whose head office is located in Haikou capital of Hainan province in southern China,
