Following a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) announcement in February, Avianca has signed a purchase agreement for 100 A320neo Family aircraft, the largest single order ever made in Latin America’s aviation history. The agreement, which includes A319neo, A320neo and A321neo aircraft, will allow Avianca to maintain one of the youngest fleets in the region as the
TransDigm Group Incorporated (TDG), a leading global designer, producer and supplier of highly engineered aircraft components, reported results for the second quarter ended March 28th, 2015 and announces potential financing transactions. Net sales for the quarter rose 4.8% to US$619.0mn from US$590.8m in the comparable quarter a year ago. Net income for the quarter rose
Blue Panorama Airlines has installed Aviointeriors Business Class “Andromeda” seat model in Blue Class. Blue Panorama is an italian private and charter company airline. “Andromeda” as Business Class recliner seat confirms high levels of comfort and reliability in medium-long range flights.
It was back on January 25th this year that Allegiants pilots voted overwhelmingly to go on strike if protracted negotiations with the airline for the reinstatement of a number of pilots’ benefits and work rule protections to previously negotiated levels could not be satisfactorily concluded. Negotiations between the pilots’ union and the airline have been
Air Lease Corporation signed a long term lease agreement with Volaris, the ultra-low-cost airline serving Mexico and the United States, for one additional new Airbus A321-200ceo aircraft with Sharklets, powered by IAE V2533-A5 engines. This aircraft is from ALC’s order book with Airbus and scheduled for delivery in spring 2016.
Boeing, the Lufthansa Group and Swiss International Air Lines have finalized an order for three additional 777-300ER (Extended Range) airplanes, valued at US$990m at current list prices. This order, previously attributed to an unidentified customer, follows SWISS’ 2013 order for six 777-300ERs, and will form the backbone of the Swiss flag-carrier’s long-haul fleet renewal.
Parker Aerospace, a business unit of Parker Hannifin Corporation, a global leader in motion and control technologies, and its Customer Support Operations have signed a long-term agreement with Tianjin Airlines to provide a comprehensive maintenance package for its fleet of Embraer 190 E-Jet aircraft. This agreement is part of an enhanced service offering provided by
Seabury Enterprise Solutions, a leading global advisory and investment management firm, has acquired Aero Transport Engineering Consulting S.A. (“Volartec”). Volartec is a professional services and IT company that provides integrated and flexible Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul software solutions for the Aerospace industry. SES will add Volartec’s Alkym suite of products, which integrates control and management
Joramco and the Afghani registered operator, Safi Airways, reached a base maintenance agreement with the Jordan based MRO facility to provide heavy airframe maintenance solutions for three A320 aircraft operated by Safi during 2015. The maintenance services to be provided by Joramco includes C check tasks along with A check tasks beside preforming some ADs
Veca Airlines (Vuelos Economicos de Dentro America), the first Salvadorian airlines, has awarded TP Aerospace Leasing a long-term Wheels & Brakes Cycle Flat Rate (CFR) Program in support of its current and planned A319 fleet. With TP Aerospace Leasing’s highly flexible, cost effective, tailor made and plug’n’play Component Maintenance, Pool Access, Onsite Lease Inventory and
