Macquarie Infrastructure Corporation discloses performance fee payable for second quarter of 2015

July 15, 2015

Macquarie Infrastructure Corporation (MIC) announced that a performance fee of US$135.6m is payable to its external Manager, Macquarie Infrastructure Management (USA), as a result of outperformance by the Company of its benchmark index over the second quarter of 2015. The fee represents outperformance of MIC’s benchmark of approximately 10.8% during the quarter ended June 30,

Embraer reaches record backlog in 2Q15

July 15, 2015

At the end of the second quarter of 2015 Embraers firm order backlog reached US$22.9bn, the highest level in the Company’s history. At the end of the previous quarter, in March 2014, the firm order backlog totaled US$20.4bn. During 2Q15, the Company delivered 27 jets to the commercial aviation market and 33 jets to the

Werner Aero Services acquires B737NG

July 15, 2015

Werner Aero Services has acquired a B737NG last operated by Eastar Airlines. The aircraft will enter its disassembly process and all components will be used to support Werner Aero Services’ growing customer base of B737NG operators.

Delta Airlines looking to invest in troubled Skymark airline

July 14, 2015

With its rival airlines having associations with Japanese airlines – United has an alliance with ANA, and American has an alliance with Japan Airlines – United are now looking to form an alliance with Skymark by investing in a 20% stake in the beleaguered Japanese airline. This would then give Delta access to much coveted

Royal Australian Air Force to acquire two more Airbus A330 MRTTs

July 14, 2015

Airbus Defence and Space is to provide two more Airbus A330 Multi Role Transport Tankers (A330 MRTT) to the Royal Australian Air Force under the terms of a newly signed contract. The two additional aircraft will join the fleet of five A330 MRTTs currently operated by the RAAF which was the launch customer for the

CTS overhauls 100th CF6 engine

July 14, 2015

CTS Engines, a leading independent provider of jet engine maintenance services,has completed its 100th full overhaul on a GE CF6 series engine. The engine, a CF6-80A owned by DHL and operated by Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, also represented the 17th completed CF6 engine fully overhauled by CTS to date in 2015.

Boeing Services to support Oman Air 787 Dreamliner introduction

July 14, 2015

Oman Air has contracted Boeing Services to support the upcoming entry into service of the airline’s 787 Dreamliners and to ensure ongoing efficiency and cost savings for its fleet. Boeing will support Oman Air’s 787s with its Component Services (formerly Rotables Exchange) program, Loadable Software Airplane Parts service and Airplane Health Management. Together, these services

Airline Services Handling takes over ground and passenger handling for Turkish Airlines

July 14, 2015

Airline Services Handling, part of the Airline Services Group, has taken over the ground and passenger handling for Turkish Airlines effective July 1st. the company announced. It will support the flag carrier’s four daily flights from Gatwick South Terminal to Istanbul International Airport, its busy hub airport. The contract is for an initial three years.

Nine protesters arrested at Heathrow as a number of flights are delayed or canceled

July 13, 2015

It has been reported that at approximately 2.30am GMT twelve protesters from the group “Plane Stupid” cut through wire fencing surrounding Heathrow’s northern runway. They were protesting at the decision made earlier this month regarding the building of a third runway for Heathrow, allowing it to maintain a competitive position as a major European airways

GA Innovation China imports first-ever commercial aircraft into Mainland China for disassembly

July 13, 2015

GA Innovation China (GAIC), a joint venture between GA Telesis and Air China, has announced the import and delivery of the first-ever aircraft from overseas for teardown and parts redistribution in mainland China. Tianjin HAITE High Tech Co., has been contracted by GAIC for disassembly operations on the Boeing 767-300. Upon completion, GAIC will provide

Top Stories

Macquarie Infrastructure Corporation discloses performance fee payable for second quarter of 2015

Embraer reaches record backlog in 2Q15

Werner Aero Services acquires B737NG

Delta Airlines looking to invest in troubled Skymark airline

Royal Australian Air Force to acquire two more Airbus A330 MRTTs

CTS overhauls 100th CF6 engine

Boeing Services to support Oman Air 787 Dreamliner introduction

Airline Services Handling takes over ground and passenger handling for Turkish Airlines

Nine protesters arrested at Heathrow as a number of flights are delayed or canceled

GA Innovation China imports first-ever commercial aircraft into Mainland China for disassembly

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