Draken International supports Air National Guard exercise, "Northern Lightning 2015"

June 22, 2015

In an historic partnership, the Air National Guard recently utilized Draken International’s contract air services to support the Guard’s annual training exercises on a major scale. During the training exercise “Northern Lightning 2015” conducted at Volk Field Combat Readiness Training Center in Wisconsin from June 8-19, the adversary role was filled primarily by Draken International’s

Switzerland’s Air Zermatt receives the first Airbus Helicopters H130 configured for aerial work

June 22, 2015

Airbus Helicopters’ multi-role H130 rotorcraft will soon accomplish additional duties as the first aerial work-configured member of this lightweight single-engine rotorcraft family now it has been delivered to Air Zermatt. Equipped with a new cargo sling, the H130 version will demonstrate its versatility by performing a full range of aerial work assignments, while also supporting

FLY Leasing announces 47% reduction in annual BBAM management fee

June 22, 2015

FLY Leasing Limited, a global leader in aircraft leasing, posted that its annual management fee payable to BBAM, FLY’s manager and servicer, has been reduced from US$10.7m per annum to US$5.7m per annum, or 47%, in connection with the sale of a portfolio of aircraft announced separately today. The fee reduction will take effect as

FLY Leasing sells 33 aircraft as part of fleet renewal strategy

June 22, 2015

FLY Leasing Limited, a global leader in aircraft leasing, has released that it has contracted to sell 33 aircraft from its portfolio for a total of US$985m. This represents a US$35m pre-tax gain over approximate net book values as of June 30, 2015. The aircraft will transfer to the new owner over the course of

Freudenberg-NOK introduces innovative, fireproof materials for the aviation industry that save on cost and weight

June 22, 2015

In its latest innovation aimed at aerospace customers, Freudenberg-NOK Sealing Technologies has introduced new materials that help aircraft manufacturers save on weight and production costs while exceeding fire resistance and fireproof requirements for engine nacelles. Freudenberg-NOK is developing a material that will meet fireproof requirements in traditional fabric-reinforced constructions but which offers up to a

SkyPaxxx Interior Repairs opens new facility

June 22, 2015

SkyPaxxx Interior Repairs has opened its new 53,000ft² facility. With this move, SkyPaxxx has more than doubled its footprint and capacity in Jacksonville in just a year and a half. “With this expansion, SkyPaxxx will be able to continue to increase our services and offerings while immediately adding capacity to allow even more companies to

28 East delivers latest completion project of ultra-long-range Airbus Corporate Jet ACJ319

June 22, 2015

Supporting its expanding brokerage business 28 East has reported the delivery of its first aircraft completion project, an Airbus Corporate Jet ACJ319. The green aircraft was completed at the Woensdrecht Fokker Facility in Holland and took just over a year to finish. It was delivered to its home base Munich, in April, where the operator

New investor and management changes herald a new era for the International Bureau of Aviation

June 22, 2015

The International Bureau of Aviation (IBA) has announced a new investor in the business following the retirement of Laurie Hatcher, Chairman and Founder of the Company. The new IBA shareholder, Hockley Investments Limited, will be a long-term partner supporting future growth and development of the business. IBA proudly retains their full independence from all manufacturers,

2016 should see a global market-based system to regulate aviation emissions

June 19, 2015

At the Paris Air Show this week, IATA director general Tony Tyler indicated that Airlines were confident that a deal would be reached in 2016 on a global market-based system that will regulate emissions from aviation, saying “We are confident that, given the current pace of discussions, it will be possible for an agreement to

GECAS’ Cargo Aircraft Group launches Boeing 737-800NG passenger-to-freighter conversion program

June 19, 2015

GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS), the aviation leasing and financing arm of GE, announced the launch of its 737-800NG passenger-to-freighter conversion program. GECAS plans to convert up to 20 of its Boeing 737-800NG passenger aircraft to freighters. AEI Aeronautical Engineers will perform the conversions at its facilities in the U.S. and China. The first aircraft

Top Stories

Draken International supports Air National Guard exercise, "Northern Lightning 2015"

Switzerland’s Air Zermatt receives the first Airbus Helicopters H130 configured for aerial work

FLY Leasing announces 47% reduction in annual BBAM management fee

FLY Leasing sells 33 aircraft as part of fleet renewal strategy

Freudenberg-NOK introduces innovative, fireproof materials for the aviation industry that save on cost and weight

SkyPaxxx Interior Repairs opens new facility

28 East delivers latest completion project of ultra-long-range Airbus Corporate Jet ACJ319

New investor and management changes herald a new era for the International Bureau of Aviation

2016 should see a global market-based system to regulate aviation emissions

GECAS’ Cargo Aircraft Group launches Boeing 737-800NG passenger-to-freighter conversion program

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