Lufthansa Technik has successfully completed 16g certification testing for 'chair'

November 16, 2015

Lufthansa Technik AG’s new seating concept, ‘chair’, has passed all 16g and 9g certification tests for forward and aft facing installations. This certification allows owners, operators, and designers to choose from thousands of possible ‘chair’ configurations to match the need of a particular cabin environment. The ETSO (European Technical Standard Orders) / TSO (Technical Standard

Despite strong opposition, Portuguese government approves TAP sale

November 13, 2015

The deal agreed back in June to sell a 61% stake in the country’s airline, TAP, to the American-Brazilian aviation tycoon David Neeleman and Portuguese bus company owner Humberto Pedrosa has been approved by the outgoing caretaker government, despite strong objections from the Socialist party. On Wednesday, just one day after the ousting of the

Air Lease Corporation delivers first of four new 777-300ERs on long term lease to EVA Air

November 13, 2015

Air Lease Corporation reported the delivery of the first of four new B777-300ER widebody aircraft on long term lease with EVA Air (Taiwan). The additional three aircraft are scheduled for delivery in 2016 and 2017, and all four are from ALC’s order book with Boeing.

Lufthansa fails to halt week-long cabin crew strike

November 12, 2015

Despite having successfully obtained one-day injunctions through Düsseldorf and Darmstadt labor courts on Tuesday 10th November against striking cabin crew who began a 7-day walk-out on Friday 6th, Lufthansa have failed to see the strike stopped completely after both labor courts ruled against the airline and allowed the cabin crew to continue their strike. 19,000

Chromalloy unveils new gas turbine engine component machining facility in Guaymas, Mexico

November 12, 2015

At a grand opening ceremony and tour in Guaymas, Mexico, Chromalloy announced today that its new state-of-the-art gas turbine engine machining facility is operational and producing first article test production on aircraft engine components. “Chromalloy’s new 36,000 ft² manufacturing center is a dedicated precision machining facility for original equipment manufacturer (OEM) new engine components,” said

EVA adds 22nd Boeing 777-300ER

November 12, 2015

EVA Air took delivery of its 22nd Boeing 777-300ER at the Boeing factory in Everett, WA, on November 11th, 2015. With the delivery, EVA unveiled a new corporate identity system and livery. EVA’s new corporate identity retains its original compass design, borrowed from the logotype of the respected Evergreen Group and symbolizing the airline’s seamless

C&L signs contract with Longair for Saab 340 landing gear overhauls

November 12, 2015

C&L has signed a 5-year contract with Loganair for the overhaul of all landing gear on its Saab 340 fleet. The gear will be overhauled at the Heroux-Devtek facility in Runcorn, UK as part of C&L’s global strategic alliance with the company. C&L has a major share of the Saab 340 gear overhaul market and

Finnair prepares for growth in its long-haul traffic with lease of two A321s

November 12, 2015

As Finnair stated in its interim report last month, the company is planning to increase the capacity in its European feeder traffic with a view to the growth of its long-haul capacity. As the first step, Finnair will temporarily lease two A321 narrow-body aircraft including part of the flight crew. The company is also assessing

MTU celebrates Clean Sky engine demonstrator, running in Munich test cell

November 12, 2015

Clean Sky is the most ambitious EU funded aeronautical research program ever launched in Europe: More than 600 partners have joined forces to develop new, greener technologies for tomorrow’s aviation. MTU Aero Engines, Germany’s leading engine manufacturer, is a partner in the program, being responsible for an engine demonstrator that is now running in MTU’s

GE and its Joint Ventures garnered more than US$17bn in agreements at 2015 Dubai Air Show

November 12, 2015

At the 2015 Dubai Air Show, GE Aviation and CFM International, its partner company with Snecma (Safran), secured and finalized several engine orders and long-term contracts valued at more than US$17bn with the region’s leading carriers. At the same time, GE Aviation also forged new relationships with the Middle East’s growing aviation industry players. “The

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Lufthansa Technik has successfully completed 16g certification testing for 'chair'

Despite strong opposition, Portuguese government approves TAP sale

Air Lease Corporation delivers first of four new 777-300ERs on long term lease to EVA Air

Lufthansa fails to halt week-long cabin crew strike

Chromalloy unveils new gas turbine engine component machining facility in Guaymas, Mexico

EVA adds 22nd Boeing 777-300ER

C&L signs contract with Longair for Saab 340 landing gear overhauls

Finnair prepares for growth in its long-haul traffic with lease of two A321s

MTU celebrates Clean Sky engine demonstrator, running in Munich test cell

GE and its Joint Ventures garnered more than US$17bn in agreements at 2015 Dubai Air Show

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