The Federal Cartel Office in Bonn has notified Air Berlin PLC & Co. Luftverkehrs KG that it has no objections to the Turkish company ESAS Holding A.S. acquiring a stake in the airline. At the end of March this year ESAS Holding bought approximately 15% of the voting shares in Air Berlin PLC. The holding
In addition to the recent FAA certification and opening of UAM subsidiary, Universal Air Repair LLC, UAM also acquired a new 40,000 square-foot warehouse facility in Walnut Ridge (AR). This facility will be utilized for storage of UAM
Porter Airlines is investing over $45 million in a new 150,000 sq.-ft. passenger terminal at Toronto City Centre Airport (TCCA), laying the foundation for significant growth as the carrier continues adding flights, creating jobs and contributing to economic growth. Phase one of the terminal opens November 2009, and includes passenger facilities, aircraft gates and office
Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA, Europe’s fifth largest low-cost carrier, is equipping its entire fleet with high-speed in-flight broadband. The airline will use a satellite-based broadband solution from Row 44. Norwegian will be able to offer passengers uninterrupted broadband services-Internet browsing, live international television, movies, music, mobile phones, texting, and e-commerce-to all of the airline’s 84
GE announced that it has signed a definitive agreement with SAFRAN for SAFRAN to acquire 81% of GE Security
ExelTech Aerospace has signed an LOI to finalize membership of the newly formed SuperJet International authorized service center network. SuperJet International, incorporated in Italy has worked with ExelTech Aerospace to participate in their heavy maintenance and modifications MRO network program for their new to market SSJ100 aircraft program.
Jet Aviation announces the appointment of Jakob Straub as new vice president and general manager of the company’s Zurich maintenance and FBO operations effective July 1, 2009. He will succeed interim general manager Paul Kempf, director quality control and chief inspector, who will facilitate Straub’s introduction to his new responsibilities during a transition period. Jakob
World Airways, a subsidiary of Global Aviation Holding, has signed an agreement with Arrow Cargo to operate two MD-11F aircraft on a full-time basis for air cargo service between Miami, Central America and South America. World is already operating one aircraft for Arrow Cargo, with the second to operate from July through December 2009.
