Airbus’ successful widebody A330 Family has passed the major milestone of winning over 1,500 firm orders from over 100 customers. Total sales to date (1,501) include a recent order for four A330-200 Freighters from Turkish Airlines and 25 A330-900neo from Air Lease Corporation. The A330 is one of the world’s most efficient aircraft with best
UTC Aerospace Systems is introducing the world’s first active side-stick controller for large commercial aircraft. UTC Aerospace Systems’ Actuation & Propeller business unit is supplying the active side-sticks for the cockpit of the new Irkut MC-21 single aisle aircraft. The MC-21 family of aircraft will include two versions ranging from 150 to 212 seats. The
FLY Leasing, a global leader in aircraft leasing, re-priced its 2012 Term Loan. The interest rate on the amended loan will be LIBOR plus 2.75%, a 0.75% reduction from the previous margin. In addition, the LIBOR floor will be reduced from 1.00% to 0.75%. As of December 31st, 2014, the facility had an outstanding principal
Airbus Defense and Space has selected Airbus DS Military Aircraft in Mobile, Alabama as the new worldwide support center for the C212 aircraft series, which includes the 100, 200, 300 and 400 variants. Celebrating its tenth anniversary in Mobile, Airbus DS Military Aircraft continues to increase its service and support capabilities in repair and overhaul
Ameron Mass Systems, a unit of AMETEK Aerospace & Defense and a pioneer in the development of high-performance aerospace and defense components, has been selected by Bell Helicopter to provide the cargo and engine bay fire suppressant systems for the new Bell 525 Relentless commercial super-medium helicopter. Mass Systems, the OEM division of AMETEK Ameron,
Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) reported net income for 2014 of US$159.5m (AED 586m), an increase of 43% from US$111.6m (AED 410m) in 2013. Revenue for full year 2014 increased to US$2,112m (AED 7,761m) from US$2,105m (AED 7,735m) for full year 2013. DAE Managing Director Khalifa H. AlDaboos said: “The 2014 financial results reflect a sharp
In a week when Airbus has just announced a new 11 seat-per-row reconfiguration for its A380 superjumbo in Hamburg, Germany, concerns are growing at the current trends of reducing seat size to increase passenger numbers. This is being carried out in an attempt to offset the current effects of lowering prices for flights. However it
In 2013 and 2014, The Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) took delivery of 15 new Boeing-built CH-147F Chinook helicopters, among the most capable and advanced variants of the legendary Chinook family. Now, the RCAF and Boeing have unveiled an equally advanced training facility for those helicopters. The Medium-to-Heavy Lift Helicopters (MHLH) Maintenance Training Center at
Delta Air Lines reported financial results for the March 2015 quarter. Delta’s adjusted pre-tax income for the March 2015 quarter was US$594m, an increase of US$150m over the March 2014 quarter on a similar basis. Delta’s adjusted net income for the March 2015 quarter was US$372m and its adjusted operating margin was 8.8%. On a
Discovery Air Technical Services has received its Approved Maintenance Organisation (AMO) Certificate from Transport Canada for the ATR42 and ATR72 series 600 of aircraft. Liat has signed a three year exclusive agreement with DATS for their entire fleet. The first aircraft is set to arrive in May 2015. Work will be carried-out at DATS’ Heavy
