Vector Aerospace adds EASA STC to Cockpit Voice and Flight Data Recorder upgrade for AS332C, L and L1 helicopters

May 11, 2015

Vector Aerospace, a global independent provider of aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services, has added EASA certification to its Cockpit Voice and Flight Data Recorder (CVFDR) FAA STC applicable to AS332 C, L and L1 helicopters. Vector’s new CVFDR STC further enhances the mission capability profile of the venerable AS332L helicopter platform and is

Rockwell Collins begins worldwide customer evaluation of ARINC MultiLink flight tracking service

May 11, 2015

Rockwell Collins and nine undisclosed airlines from around the world have launched a trial program for the company’s new ARINC MultiLink flight tracking service. The service, which was announced in March, offers a comprehensive and cost-effective global flight tracking solution for the world’s airlines. The airlines testing the program are based in Europe, Asia, Middle

The Royal Netherlands Air Force’s pilots will train on Finmeccanica – Alenia Aermacchi M-346 aircraft

May 11, 2015

The Royal Netherlands Air Force’s Pilots will train in Italy on Finmeccanica – Alenia Aermacchi’s jets in service with the Italian Air Force, thanks to the agreement that has been signed by the Chiefs of Staff of the two Air Forces in Milan that envisages the detachment of an instructor and two student pilots of

Japan Airlines renews CF6-80C2 contract with TES Aviation Group

May 11, 2015

Japan Airlines (JAL) has renewed its LLP supply agreement with TES Aviation Group (UK). The programme covers approximately 15 CF6-80C2 shop visits at the Engine Maintenance Centre in JAL’s maintenance affiliate, JAL Engineering Company, for its 767 fleet. Headquartered in Shinagawa Tokyo, Japan’s major carrier operates a large fleet of narrow and wide-body aircraft covering

FLY Leasing reports first quarter 2015 financial results

May 11, 2015

FLY is reporting net income for the first quarter of 2015 of US$17.3m, this compares to net income of US$3.6m for the same period in 2014. The first quarter 2015 results include US$21.9m of end of lease revenue and a charge of approximately US$4.0m associated with termination of the Aircraft Acquisition Facility. End of lease

Terminal 3 remains closed after fire at Rome’s Fiumicino airport

May 8, 2015

It was at midnight last night (Thursday) that a substantial fire broke out in an electrical cabin that was undergoing maintenance in terminal 3 at Rome’s Fiumicino airport. The fire was so severe that the whole airport was closed for a period of time, involving the cancellation of several dozen flights and which left hundreds

SWISS revealed as first airline to take delivery and operate the Bombardier CSeries aircraft

May 8, 2015

Bombardier Commercial Aircraft and Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) announced that SWISS will be the first customer to take delivery and operate the CSeries aircraft when the CS100 aircraft enters service in the first half of 2016. Bombardier also confirmed that the CSeries aircraft will make its world debut at the International Paris Air Show

Bombardier reports financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2015

May 8, 2015

Bombardier reported its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31st, 2015. Revenues totalled US$4.4bn for the quarter, compared to US$4.4b for the same period last fiscal year. For the first quarter ended March 31, 2015, earnings before financing expense, financing income and income taxes (EBIT) totalled US$228m, or 5.2% of revenues, compared to US$207m or

VivaAerobus takes delivery of one Airbus 320-200 aircraft from Avolon

May 8, 2015

Avolon (AVOL), the international aircraft leasing company, announced the delivery of one new Airbus 320-200 aircraft to VivaAerobus. This is the the first of four aircraft due to deliver to VivaAerobus.

Air Lease Corporation announces first quarter 2015 results

May 8, 2015

Air Lease Corporation (ALC) reported financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2015. Revenues increased 13% to US$278m for the three months ended March 31st, 2015 as compared to US$246m for the three months in 2014. On April 22nd, 2015, the Company settled the litigation with American International Group, and International Lease Finance

Top Stories

Vector Aerospace adds EASA STC to Cockpit Voice and Flight Data Recorder upgrade for AS332C, L and L1 helicopters

Rockwell Collins begins worldwide customer evaluation of ARINC MultiLink flight tracking service

The Royal Netherlands Air Force’s pilots will train on Finmeccanica – Alenia Aermacchi M-346 aircraft

Japan Airlines renews CF6-80C2 contract with TES Aviation Group

FLY Leasing reports first quarter 2015 financial results

Terminal 3 remains closed after fire at Rome’s Fiumicino airport

SWISS revealed as first airline to take delivery and operate the Bombardier CSeries aircraft

Bombardier reports financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2015

VivaAerobus takes delivery of one Airbus 320-200 aircraft from Avolon

Air Lease Corporation announces first quarter 2015 results

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