Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) announced a 2008 second quarter income of $19 million, (after a $ 12 million provision for employee-related expenses and recording of accounting losses, in consequence of the strengthening of the NIS vis-a-vis the USD, in an amount of approx. $ 36 million), as compared with $ 14 million for the second
General Dynamics and Dreamliner Lux S.a.r.l., a company controlled by the Permira Funds, have entered into a definitive agreement for General Dynamics to acquire Zurich, Switzerland-based Jet Aviation for CHF 2.45 billion (approximately $2.25 billion) in cash. The proposed acquisition, which has been approved by the boards of directors of both companies, would be immediately
Woodward and MPC Products Corporation have entered into a definitive stock purchase agreement under which Woodward would acquire MPC in a transaction valued at approximately $383 million. MPC, a privately-held company headquartered in Skokie, Ill., operated under the leadership of Joseph Roberti and Vincent Roberti for more than 45 years. MPC is an industry leader
Mesa Air Group reported third quarter after tax income of $1.8 million from continuing operations on operating revenues of $353.9 million. Total operating revenues for the third quarter of 2008 increased $13.5 million, or 4.0% from the same quarter in 2007. The net income of $1.8 million compares to a net gain from continuing operations
US Airways Group reported that the underwriter of its public offering of 19,000,000 shares of common stock has exercised in full the over-allotment option granted to it by the Company. As a result, the Company will sell an additional 2,850,000 shares of its common stock at the offering price of $8.50 per share. Including the
Vought Aircraft Industries reported financial results for its second quarter ended June 29. Revenue for the three months ended June 29, 2008 was $480.7 million, an increase of $53.1 million or 12%, compared with revenue of $427.6 million for the same period last year. Growth was driven by increases in all categories
TAM S.A. reported its second quarter results for 2008 (2Q08). Operational and financial data, except where otherwise indicated, are presented based on amounts consolidated in Reais (R$) and prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in Brazil (BR GAAP). TAM reported EBIT and EBITDAR margins of 2.7% and 12% respectively, net income of R$
Willis Lease Finance Corporation reported the ongoing growth of its engine portfolio, high utilization and strong market demand for leased engines contributed to 20% year-over-year revenue growth in the second quarter of 2008. Willis Lease net income available to common stockholders increased 56% to $5.6 million in the second quarter of 2008, compared to $3.6
SpiceJet Limited and WL Ross & Co., a global private equity investor, announced the execution of definitive documents for a funding transaction with WL Ross and others. The completion of the transaction will make up to US$100 million available to SpiceJet. This is higher than the US$80 million proposed earlier and has been made possible
Aircastle Limited reported second quarter total revenues of $145.4 million and net income of $35.3 million. Income from continuing operations for the second quarter was also $35.3 million. During the second quarter, Aircastle acquired two aircraft with an aggregate purchase price of $157.1 million, completing the purchase obligations under the GAIF contract. In addition, Aircastle
