London based air charter specialist The Charter Company this week announced the appointment of Nick Probin to Director of Sales for their newly created Commercial Aircraft Charter & Leasing Division. Already one of the most respected names in the air charter industry, The Charter Company (TCC) is extending their coverage into the dynamic field of
Avinco, the aircraft trading and portfolio management company, has arranged the sale of a second A321-200 on behalf of Nouvelair Tunisia this year. The aircraft, bearing MSN 995, was delivered to Apollo Aviation Group on the April 28th, and will be leased to Germania. This is the second of two aircraft; the first bearing MSN
Delta Private Jets opened a new, state-of-the-art 40,000 ft² comprehensive maintenance, repair and overhaul facility (MRO) at its headquarters at the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport. The Delta Private Jets Tech Service Center provides private jet owners and operators with a one-stop MRO facility servicing a broad range of aircraft. The FAA-certified Part 145 Repair Station
Canadian North is establishing a new Pilot Training Centre at Edmonton International Airport (EIA). The new Pilot Training Centre will house a CAE-built Boeing 737 full-flight simulator. The simulator and facility are planned to be operational and certified by Transport Canada this fall. The centre is located on site at Edmonton International Airport, south of
Boeing and Turkish Airlines celebrated the Turkish flag-carrier’s 75th direct delivery of a Next-Generation 737 airplane. The 737-800 arrived at Turkish Airlines’ base at Istanbul’s Ataturk Airport on April 26th and is the latest addition to the Southern European carrier’s growing fleet of more than 100 Boeing airplanes.
Volaris, the ultra-low-cost airline serving Mexico and the US, reported its financial results for the first quarter 2014. Total operating revenues were Ps.2,775mn for the first quarter, a decrease of 9%, reflecting a challenging macroeconomic and pricing environment, as well as a seasonal impact. Holy week, one of the most active travel weeks in Mexico,
Spirit AeroSystems celebrated the rollout of the first flight test pylon for the Mitsubishi Regional Jet (MRJ) aircraft. The pylon and underwing structure are used to mount the aircraft’s Pratt & Whitney power plant to the wing and are designed and manufactured by Spirit at the company’s Wichita, Kan., facility. In 2008, Mitsubishi awarded a
Etihad Airways and Philippine Airlines (PAL) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that marks a new era of cooperation between the flag carriers. The MoU lays the foundation for a renewed partnership agreement that will deliver a comprehensive range of commercial benefits to the airlines and their customers. Included in its scope are codesharing,
Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) reported revenue for full year 2013 increased to US$ 2,105m (AED 7,735m) from US$ 1,943m (AED 7,140m) for full year 2012. Net Income for full year 2013 increased to US$111.6m (AED 410m) from US$7.8m (AED 29.0m) in 2012.
The results reported by MTU Aero Engines AG for the first quarter 2014 are in line with the previous year. Group revenues remained stable at €913.0m (1-3/13: €906.0m). MTU’s operating profit in the first three months of 2014 amounted to €89.0m (1-3/13: €88.3m), resulting in an unchanged EBIT margin of 9.7%. Earnings after tax also
