Airspace over London and other parts of the UK closed for nearly 2 hours owing to computer glitch at NATS in Swanwick air traffic control centre

December 12, 2014

All flights in and out of London were cancelled for nearly two hours on Friday afternoon owing to what has been confirmed as a major computer glitch at the NATS Swanwick air traffic control centre. Transport secretary, Patrick McLoughlin, stated that: “Disruption on this scale is simply unacceptable and I have asked NATS for a

Alpha Star Aviation Services extends cooperation with AFI KLM E&M

December 12, 2014

Alpha Star Aviation Services and AFI KLM E&M signed an amendment to the component support contract covering Alpha Star expansion group’s airbus fleet. The deal was closed during the Middle East Business Aviation (MEBA) 2014 trade show in Dubai. The two partners signed in 2013 an agreement covering support for repairs and access to a

SAS completes Pre-Delivery Payment financing for eight Airbus aircraft

December 12, 2014

SAS has secured a Pre-Delivery Payment Financing Facility (PDP Facility) covering a portion of the pre-delivery payments that SAS is making under the aircraft order with Airbus. The PDP Facility covers certain payments in relation to two Airbus A330-300 Enhanced and six Airbus A320NEO aircraft and is structured as a revolving credit facility under which

American Airlines to add inflight internet access to nearly 250 regional jets

December 12, 2014

As a part of its US$2bn investment to give customers a world-class travel experience, American Airlines will upgrade its regional fleet by adding Gogo inflight wireless services to all two-class regional jets. Nearly 250 of American’s regional aircraft will have inflight wireless Internet service installed by 2016. “We’re investing in a more competitive and consistent

Avolon announces pricing of initial public offering

December 12, 2014

Avolon announced the pricing of its initial public offering of 13,636,363 common shares at a public offering price of $20.00 per share. The shares are expected to begin trading on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “AVOL” on December 12th, 2014. All of the common shares are being offered by the selling shareholders.

AEI delivers third B737-400SF 11 Pallet Conversion to FARNAIR Group

December 12, 2014

Aeronautical Engineers (AEI), has successfully delivered a third 11 pallet position B737-400SF to Switzerland based, FARNAIR Group. The aircraft is planned to join the South East Asia K-Mile operation as the second aircraft. Built in 1998, the aircraft (MSN 29000) was converted at Commercial Jet’s Dothan, Alabama facility and was delivered on November 28th, 2014.

Turbomeca signs support contract with Boeing Defence Australia

December 11, 2014

Turbomeca Australasia (Safran) signed a contract with Boeing Defence Australia to support a new training system for the Australian Defence Force (ADF) helicopters. Turbomeca will provide to Royal Australian Navy and Australian Army with a Support By The Hour (SBH) contract for a new fleet of 15 Arrius 2B2-powered EC135 T2 helicopters. These helicopters will

Aircelle to supply titanium exhaust systems for engines on the new 777X jetliner

December 11, 2014

Aircelle (Safran) will produce titanium exhaust systems for the new 777X commercial jetliner, marking the nacelle manufacturer’s first major supplier win with Boeing. These exhaust systems will equip the 777X’s two GE9X turbofan engines from GE Aviation, providing the benefits of lower mass, along with increased resistance to heat with the use of Aircelle processes

Future of Airbus A380 line looks to hang in the balance

December 11, 2014

It is a remarkable situation Airbus finds itself in with the A380 at the current time. Despite the world’s largest airline, Emirates, being the company’s greatest supporter, the company’s sales for the A380 have faltered. As at the end of November the order book for the aircraft stood at 318 planes ordered (140 by Emirates)

AerCap announces amendment and increase of revolving debt facility to US$2.2bn

December 11, 2014

AerCap Holdings N.V. (“AerCap”, NYSE: AER) today announced that it has completed an amendment and upsize of its revolving warehouse facility. The non-recourse facility, which was originally put in place in 2006, has been amended to increase the transaction size from $1.6 billion to $2.2 billion and to allow for an additional three year revolving

Top Stories

Airspace over London and other parts of the UK closed for nearly 2 hours owing to computer glitch at NATS in Swanwick air traffic control centre

Alpha Star Aviation Services extends cooperation with AFI KLM E&M

SAS completes Pre-Delivery Payment financing for eight Airbus aircraft

American Airlines to add inflight internet access to nearly 250 regional jets

Avolon announces pricing of initial public offering

AEI delivers third B737-400SF 11 Pallet Conversion to FARNAIR Group

Turbomeca signs support contract with Boeing Defence Australia

Aircelle to supply titanium exhaust systems for engines on the new 777X jetliner

Future of Airbus A380 line looks to hang in the balance

AerCap announces amendment and increase of revolving debt facility to US$2.2bn

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