ITT Corporation has completed the acquisition of Hartzell Aerospace, a leading manufacturer of highly engineered and customized solutions for aerospace environmental control systems on a wide range of high-growth, next-generation aircraft platforms. “The acquisition of Hartzell Aerospace will unlock powerful new opportunities for ITT to expand its presence on new and existing platforms in the
Avolon, the international aircraft leasing company, announces the delivery of a Boeing 737-800 aircraft to Pegasus Airlines. The delivery is Avolon’s fifth aircraft on lease to Pegasus, one of Europe’s fastest growing airlines. Headquartered in Ireland, with offices in the United States, Dubai, Singapore and China, Avolon provides aircraft leasing and lease management services. Avolon
Bruce Aerospace has successfully added the Airbus A330 to their list of certified platforms for the white/bi-colour LED lighting product line after the system was selected by Australia’s largest airline, Qantas Airways. The lighting enhancement installation forms part of the airline’s reconfiguration program of its A330 aircraft which are deployed on main East/West trunk routes
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, welcomed the decision of Switzerland’s Federal Office of Civil Aviation (FOCA) to approve the airline’s 33.3% investment in the Swiss regional carrier Darwin Airline. Since January, 2014, Lugano-based Darwin Airline has operated as Etihad Regional under a brand and partnership agreement with Etihad Airways. FOCA’s
Precision Aircraft Solutions signed a new agreement with HAECO Americas, a part of the HAECO Group and based in Greensboro, NC, USA. The combined endeavor builds on Precision’s longstanding relationship with HAECO Xiamen, site of numerous Precision 757 freighter conversions. Just last week, Precision released news of a joint venture with Aerolease Aviation. Together, the
Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto has two major construction projects in mind that he intends to leave as a legacy of his time in office. The first is a high-speed train linking Mexico City with the city of Queretaro, while the second is a new 3 runway airport for Mexico City which would have the
Vietnam Airlines has begun its direct service to Heathrow Terminal 4 and operates four weekly services to Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City from the UK’s hub. With a new fleet of 787-9 Dreamliners arriving in the summer, the airline will operate five weekly services to Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. The route frequency
TransDigm Group Incorporated acquired the aerospace business of Franke Aquarotter GmbH for approximately US$75m in cash on March 31st, 2015. The Company, whose name going forward will be Adams Rite Aerospace GmbH, is located in Ludwigsfelde, Germany and employs approximately 50 people. The Company manufactures proprietary faucets and related products for use on commercial transports
Boeing and Air India celebrated the airline’s milestone delivery of its 20th 787 Dreamliner from Boeing’s final assembly facility in North Charleston, S.C. The new Dreamliner also features the Star Alliance livery, Air India’s – and the world’s – first 787 to do so. The flag carrier joined the global airline network last year, reflecting
Delta Air Lines and Grupo Aeromexico have filed an application with the U.S. Department of Transportation seeking antitrust immunity for a new joint venture on flights between the United States and Mexico. This joint venture is subject to standard regulatory requirements, including the approval of the Federal Economic Competition Commission, among others. The application marks
