AAR CORP. released that its 100% owned subsidiary, Telair International GmbH, has signed a definitive agreement to purchase the cargo loading system assets of Speyer, Germany based PFW Aerospace GmbH. The acquisition will enhance Telair’s market position as one of the leading suppliers globally of cargo loading and baggage handling systems. Upon completion of a
Aeronautical Engineers has selected AIROD Aerospace Technology (AAe) as their fifth authorized AEI Conversion Center (ACC). AAe has a seven hangar MRO facility and will begin providing AEI B737-300SF & B737-400SF Passenger to Freighter (PTF) Conversions in the first quarter of 2014 for AEI customers. AEI now has a total of 10 conversion lines spread
China Express Airlines has placed a firm order for three CRJ900 NextGen airliners, as well as entered into conditional purchase agreements for five CRJ900 NextGen aircraft with options on an additional eight CRJ900 NextGen aircraft. China Express, based in Guiyang, Guizhou provides regional passenger services with its fleet of five CRJ200 aircraft and six CRJ900
Boeing has delivered a full-scale C-17 Globemaster III Cargo Compartment Trainer (CCT) to the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF), ensuring that RAAF loadmaster training can be cost-effectively completed in Australia instead of in the United States. The CCT is a fully functional replica of a C-17 fuselage in a dedicated facility at RAAF Base Amberley.
STS Component Solutions, a division of STS Aviation Group, reported the acquisition of two ATR 72-212’s (MSN 410 & MSN 431) with engines. The aircraft were previously operated by American Eagle Airlines. These fixed wing multi engine ATR’s are powered by PW 127 Turbo-Prop engines and are currently in the process of being disassembled.
Gogo, a leader of in-flight connectivity and a pioneer in wireless in-flight digital entertainment solutions, passed a key milestone in launching its international connectivity service by receiving an STC to install its Ku-satellite technology on Boeing 747-400 aircraft. Gogo will begin testing the new service immediately and plans to offer the service for customer usage
Aircastle plans to offer an aggregate of $300m principal amount of its senior notes due 2018. Aircastle plans to use the net proceeds of the offering for general corporate purposes, including the purchase of aviation assets. Citigroup Global Markets, Goldman, Sachs & Co., J.P. Morgan Securities and RBC Capital Markets are acting as joint book-running
HAITEC reported that it performed the first C-check on a Boeing B777 for EuroAtlantic, at the company’s hangar at Hahn Airport, Germany. “It’s the first time that we got the opportunity to do a C-Check on a B777!” said Michael Bock, CEO of HAITEC. The company already supported other airlines with Line Maintenance services on
The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York approved the settlement of the lawsuit reached with the U.S. Department of Justice and certain states relating to the merger of AMR Corporation and US Airways Group. The court also ruled that the merger may be consummated despite the pendency of a private antitrust
The contract between Lufthansa CityLine and Swiss AviationSoftware (Swiss-AS) is freshly inked and AMOS is set as the new MRO solution for the airline. Lufthansa CityLine is heading for a lean AMOS implementation. The time line of this project is of paramount importance to ensure a smooth system migration. “The implementation of AMOS will make
