Alitalia and Etihad Airways receive clearance from the European Commission

November 17, 2014

Alitalia and Etihad Airways received merger clearance from the European Commission under EU Regulation No. 139/2004. They can therefore proceed with the proposed strategic partnership announced in August. Following the completion of its review, the European Commission confirmed that the partnership complies with the European regulations on competition. In line with previous cases, the airlines

Why EASA airspace safety warnings regarding Egyptian airspace may not be enough

November 14, 2014

The European Aviation Safety Administration (EASA) has forewarned airlines and regulators that a “significant risk” to civil aircraft operating through Egyptian airspace exists. On Thursday 13th November, the EASA issued a bulletin regarding the increasingly perilous situation in the Sinai Peninsula: “Due to ongoing insurgent activity, operators of civil aircraft should be aware of the

AeroCentury reports third quarter net loss of US$8.2m

November 14, 2014

AeroCentury Corp., an independent aircraft leasing company, reported its operating results for the third quarter ended September 30th, 2014. The Company reported a net loss of US$8.2m for the third quarter of 2014, compared to net income of US$4.0m for the third quarter of 2013. The Company reported a net loss of US$11.8m for the

MTU Aero Engines and General Electric sign agreement covering GEnx maintenance

November 14, 2014

MTU Aero Engines has concluded a strategic agreement with U.S. engine manufacturer GE Aviation on the maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) of the GEnx turbine center frame (TCF). The contract makes MTU the provider of MRO services for GEnx TCFs within the GE Aviation network. The GEnx powers the Boeing 787 Dreamliner and is the

Embraer forecast 700 new deliveries of up to 130-seat jets in Latin America over the next 20 years

November 14, 2014

Embraer Commercial Aviation forecasts that airlines in Latin America will take delivery of 700 new jets in the 70 to 130-seat segment over the next 20 years, representing 11% of the worldwide demand for the segment in the period. It is estimated that 63% of these units will support growth and 37% will replace older-generation

Airbus A320 joins fleet of Batik Air

November 14, 2014

Indonesia’s Lion Group has celebrated the delivery of its first three Airbus aircraft at a special ceremony in Toulouse on November 13th. The aircraft are the first from an order placed by Lion Group in March 2013 for 234 A320 Family aircraft, comprising 109 A320neo, 65 A321neo and 60 A320ceo. The initial batch of A320s

Chinese private operator orders an AW119Kx helicopter

November 14, 2014

Finmeccanica – AgustaWestland and Sino-US Intercontinental announced the sale of an AW119Kx single engine helicopter to a private operator in China. The aircraft will be delivered by the end of this year and will be used to perform passenger transport operations in the country. This latest contract further expands the presence of AgustaWestland commercial helicopters

Indonesia’s Lion Group looks to kill two birds with one stone

November 13, 2014

One is left wondering if this type of scenario isn’t an airline’s worst nightmare. You are at the heart for the world’s fifth largest domestic air travel market, located in the fourth most populous country in the world, and you have 500 planes on order over the next ten years. What could possibly be wrong

Emirates post half-year net profit of AED2.2bn (US$607m)

November 13, 2014

The Emirates Group announced its half-yearly results which show steady performance and growth, despite a challenging business environment marked by ongoing health pandemic concerns, regional conflicts, and weakening global markets. The Emirates Group revenues reached AED 47.5bn (US$ 12.9bn) for the first six months of its 2014-15 fiscal year, up 12% from AED 42.3bn (US$

Airbus A350-900 receives FAA Type Certification

November 13, 2014

The world’s latest generation commercial airliner, the A350-900, received Type Certification on November 12th from the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) at FAA headquarters in Washington D.C. The certified aircraft is powered by Rolls-Royce Trent XWB engines. This milestone follows the A350-900 Type Certification awarded by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) on September 30th.

Top Stories

Alitalia and Etihad Airways receive clearance from the European Commission

Why EASA airspace safety warnings regarding Egyptian airspace may not be enough

AeroCentury reports third quarter net loss of US$8.2m

MTU Aero Engines and General Electric sign agreement covering GEnx maintenance

Embraer forecast 700 new deliveries of up to 130-seat jets in Latin America over the next 20 years

Airbus A320 joins fleet of Batik Air

Chinese private operator orders an AW119Kx helicopter

Indonesia’s Lion Group looks to kill two birds with one stone

Emirates post half-year net profit of AED2.2bn (US$607m)

Airbus A350-900 receives FAA Type Certification

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