CFM International’s TRUEngine program continues to achieve broad-based industry acceptance since the program was launched in mid-2008. Currently, more than 6,100 CFM56 engines in service with operators worldwide are qualified for TRUEngine status. This number represents nearly 40% of the in-service CFM56 commercial fleet worldwide. “CFM is well positioned to provide full product support for CFM56
Cargolux has reached a tentative agreement with Boeing over contractual issues in respect of the delivery of the first two Boeing 747-8 Freighters initially scheduled for 19 and 21 September. Cargolux now will take delivery on October 12, pending an October 6-7 Cargolux board meeting.
Tajikistan-based Somon Air took delivery of the first Next-Generation 737-900ER with the new Boeing Sky Interior, making it the first Central Asian carrier to operate an airplane featuring Boeing’s innovative interior. The delivery is also Somon Air’s first direct purchase of a 737.
All Nippon Airways (ANA) and Boeing signed the formal documents completing the contractual delivery of the first 787 Dreamliner on September 25th, which is more than three years behind schedule. Celebrations to mark this milestone began September 26th in Everett with a delivery ceremony, followed by flyaway of the airplane on September 27th. The blue and white-painted aircraft will enter
AgustaWestland reported that Qinghai Zhingao Natural Gas and Chemical of China has placed an order for two AW139 medium twin helicopters. The aircraft, configured for VIP transport purposes, will be used to support operations of a new general aviation subsidiary.
Turbomeca China (Safran group) reported the signature of a Service Center contract with Citic Offshore Helicopter Company (COHC). This contract, signed during the China Helicopter Exposition, will reinforce the proximity support provided to operators in China. Under this contract, COHC will have the Field Technicians, trained and qualified by Turbomeca, to support small fleet operators
United and Continental’s combined consolidated traffic in August 2011 decreased 2.7% versus pro forma August 2010 results on a consolidated capacity decrease of 1.6%. The carriers’ combined consolidated load factor in August 2011 was down 0.9 points to 85.7% compared to the pro forma results from the same period last year.
Embraer announced that Robert Stangarone has joined the company as Vice President, Corporate Communications, for North America. He is based at the Company’s US headquarters in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
SAS Group’s traffic increased by 0.8% during August 2011 and capacity (ASK) increased 2.4% vs same period in 2010. The passenger load factor decreased by 1.2 p.u. in August to 77%. SAS Group carried 2.2 million passengers in August, up 1.2%.
American Airlines reported an August load factor of 85.3%, an increase of 0.7 points versus the same period last year. Capacity decreased 1.2%, while traffic was 0.4 percent lower year-over-year.
