The first 242-tonne Maximum Take-Off Weight (MTOW) variant of the A330-300 was delivered to Delta Air Lines on May 28th. The Atlanta, Georgia (U.S.) – based airline is the first to receive the aircraft type from among 11 worldwide customers for the option. Delta has selected GE CF6-80E1 engines to power its new A330-300. Launched
Etihad Airways achieved its strongest financial results to date in 2014, posting a net profit of US$73m on total revenues of US$7.6bn, up 52.1% and 26.7% respectively over the previous year. The record performance, which marked the airline’s fourth consecutive year of net profitability, also saw earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) up 32.5% to
WestJet’s flight attendants have voted in favour of a new work agreement with 81.7% of eligible flight attendants voting. A tentative agreement was negotiated between WestJet and the WestJet Flight Attendant Association Board (FAAB), the association representing its flight attendants, and was agreed to on April 21st, 2015. Items in the ratified five-year agreement include
Avolon, the international aircraft leasing company, announced the delivery of one new Airbus 320-200 aircraft to VivaAerobus. This delivery is the second of four aircraft due to deliver to VivaAerobus.
L-3 Communications acquired UK-headquartered CTC Aviation Group, now known as L-3 CTC. The purchase price is £143m (approximately US$220m)and was funded with cash on hand. The acquisition is expectedto be immediately accretive to L-3’s results of operations. L-3 CTC is a high-quality, global airline pilot training and crew resourcing specialist that offers customized and innovative
AJW China reported the signing of a prestigious PBH agreement with West Air, part of the Hainan Group. The agreement supports engine LRUs for West Air’s fleet of V2500 powered A320s. Over its 10 year duration, the escalating agreement will support West Air’s growing fleet of A320s, which is projected to increase from the current
Jet Aviation has seen a significant increase in demand for aircraft management and flight support services in recent months. The company has added 12 aircraft to its global aircraft management fleet this year, including 5 aircraft in EMEA and Asia and 7 in the U.S. Jet Aviation has added four Gulfstream G650s and a Global
In January of this year IAG made the third of three firm offers for Irish airline Aer Lingus at €2.55 ($2.78) per share. Unlike the previous offers, this was received more favourably by Aer Lingus, but was once again conditional upon on IAG obtaining support for the offer from the carrier’s two key shareholders: Ryanair
Gogo, a leading global aero communications service provider, has received first of two STCs from the FAA that will be required for Gogo’s 2Ku next generation satellite connectivity service. The initial certification will allow Gogo to conduct flight tests on its own 737-500 flying lab. Gogo will begin testing with one antenna and expects to
Bombardier appointed Jim Vounassis as Vice President, Operations Strategy, effective June 15th, 2015. In this new position, Mr. Vounassis will conduct a detailed review of the company’s operations and implement strategies to increase value creation across the organization. In addition, he will lead Bombardier’s global action plan, focusing on improving profitability and execution to transform
