Etihad Airways announced a ‘step-change in global aviation,’ with the launch of its first branded regional operation, after taking a 33.3% stake in Swiss carrier Darwin Airline. Following completion of the minority investment, which is subject to regulatory approval, Darwin Airline will rebrand its operations as Etihad Regional and align its network to connect passengers
Avio-Diepen released that in January 2014, Avio-Diepen will be handling the distribution of replacement parts in the Middle East and Africa on behalf of Recaro Aircraft Seating. “Recaro stands for innovation and light weight design and is known worldwide as a top seat brand. Avio-Diepen is proud to expand its support to Recaro Aircraft Seating
Dubai-based Quest Aviation Solutions has been appointed exclusive sales distributor for MD Helicopters’ multi mission product range of helicopters in the UAE. The deal was announced on the opening day of the 2013 Dubai Air Show. Quest’s territory will cover the Emirates of Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm al-Qaiwain, Ras-al-Khaimah and Fujairah. Quest Aviation
Experienced aircraft financier, Gary Fitzgerald, announced the launch of Stratos – a financial advisory boutique, specialising in aircraft leasing and financing. Stratos will also provide aircraft sourcing and lease-related services to airlines and investors. “Stratos has been created to address a gap in the market where many airlines and investors need cheaper and easier access
STS Component Solutions, a division of the STS Aviation Group, announced the establishment of a new regional office in Singapore. This new office will support the current customer base and further enhance STS’s growth strategies for the Asia Pacific region. The opening of this office exemplifies STS’s commitment to its customers and OEM business partners
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.
Eastman Chemical Company reported the opening of a new specialty fluids testing lab for Eastman Therminol heat transfer fluids and Eastman Skydrol aviation hydraulic fluids in Singapore. The new lab will service customers in the Asia Pacific region, providing local technical support and in-service fluids testing that is critical in high performance systems using these
FLYHT Aerospace Solutions reported that it has signed a contract with a South American cargo airline for the Automated Flight Information Reporting System (“AFIRS”). The contract requires FLYHT to install the AFIRS on 12 Boeing 737-400 and 12 ATR-200 aircraft. The airline is a cargo carrier with plans to be the dominant cargo carrier in
Starting in November 2013, Lufthansa Technik, a worldwide leading supplier of maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services for commercial aircraft, becomes an affiliated member of ALTA – the Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Association. The new ALTA membership is the latest step of Lufthansa Technik to strengthen its footprint in the booming Latin American
Fokker Services, part of Fokker Technologies, and Rossiya Airlines have concluded an agreement covering the introduction of the Fokker Services’ EFB solution for iPad on Rossiya Airlines’ A320 and B767 fleet. The Fokker Services EFB solution for iPad is a Class 2B, EASA-certified installation including mounting and power supply. Its simplicity allows the advantages of
