Embraer and SkyWest have signed a firm order agreement for 25 E-Jets. The order has a value of US$1.1bn, based on current list prices, and will be included in Embraer’s 2017 third-quarter backlog. All 25 aircraft are scheduled to be delivered in 2018. Of the 25 aircraft, SkyWest will receive 15 E175 SC (Special Configuration)
Fischer Advanced Composite Components (FACC), the Austria-based aerospace company has signed a €500 million (US$600 million) contract with Airbus for its new “Airspace“ cabin in the A320 family. FACC will provide the overhead stowage compartments and ceiling panels, continuing the 15-year relationship it has had with the plane manufacturer for the supply of interior fittings.
Earlier this week shares in AirAsia fell by 1% on the release of disappointing Q2 net returns, with a 60% drop in net profit compared to Q2 2016. Th is result was mainly due to higher operating costs, predominantly 60% higher staff costs and 82% higher aircraft fuel expenses. Despite this result, the Kuala Lumpur-based
Ryanair’s Chief Executive, Michael O’Leary, announced on Thursday, August 31, that the low-cost carrier intends to bid for 90 of Alitalia’s planes and associated routes. Although it has indicated that it intends to operate the planes with existing cabin crew and staff, some redundancies and aircraft lease restructuring will likely be required. Alitalia has been
To enhance the management, control and protection of the country’s borders, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has opted for Rockwell Collins’ ARINC Border Management Solutions to supply Advanced Passenger Information (API) and Passenger Name Record (PNR) data from airlines across the globe. The ARINC Border Management Solution will enable CBP officials to access
Germania, the airline with headquarters in Berlin and which operates scheduled and charter flights to European, North African and Middle Eastern destinations, has sought the help of a German court to stop the German government from releasing a €150 million (US$180.5 million) bridging loan to Air Berlin prior to approval being granted by the European
One of the worst hurricanes to hit the United States since Katrina 12 years ago, has led to the cancellation of over 3,000 flights in the United States, predominantly involving flights to and from airports in southeast Texas. Cancellations began on Friday and have continued through to today (Monday). Houston saw both William P. Hobby
Boeing and Tokyo-based Japan Investment Adviser (JIA) have finalized an order for 10 Boeing 737 MAX 8s airplanes, valued at US$1.12bn at current list prices. The order was previously announced as a commitment at the 2017 Paris Air Show in June. The new 737 MAX 8s are the first directly purchased airplanes for JIA and
British Airline Pilots’ Association (BALPA), the pilots’ union which represents 400 of Thomas Cook’s 560 pilots, has confirmed that a vote cast by 88 percent of the carrier’s pilots last Friday was in favor of industrial action. The vote was the result of 8 months of failed negotiations over pay and benefits. Currently Thomas Cook
Ryanair CEO Ryan O’Leary has made it clear that subject to being provided with more information, and one major condition, Ryanair would be very interested in making a bid for the whole of the insolvent Air Berlin. He has indicated that obtaining additional data on the airline’s finances was critical. According to Mr. O’Leary, “We
