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Rockwell Collins wins more content on Airbus A350 XWB with rudder/brake pedal assembly award

February 26, 2013

Rockwell Collins has been selected by Airbus to provide the rudder/brake pedal assembly for the A350 XWB family of aircraft. The previously announced Rockwell Collins-supplied products and solutions for the A350 XWB, including the aircraft’s communications, information management, landing and navigation systems, are valued at $2.5bn over the life of the program. More than 600

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Asia-Pacific to drive demand for bigger and more efficient aircraft

February 25, 2013

Asia-Pacific airlines will lead global demand for larger and more eco-efficient aircraft types over the next 20 years, according to the latest market forecast for the region by Airbus. The forecast was presented on February 25th in Singapore by John Leahy, Chief Operating Officer, Customers, Airbus. Altogether, airlines from the region will take delivery of

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Airbus and JetBlue unveil 1st A320 in North America with Sharklets

February 25, 2013

JetBlue Airways unveiled the first of its Airbus A320 aircraft to be outfitted with Sharklets. The aircraft – registration number N821JB , powered by V2500 engines – is also the first of any North American airline to feature the fuel-saving structures. Sharklets are newly designed wing tip devices that improve the aerodynamics of Airbus aircraft

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airberlin records profit in 2012

February 22, 2013

Airberlin has returned to profitability. Air Berlin PLC recorded an operating profit before interest and tax (EBIT) of €70.2m in 2012, reflecting a significant improvement of €317.2m as compared to 2011. The Company’s net income of €6.8 million marks a return to profitability for the first time since 2007 and follows a loss of €-420,4m

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NAC delivers one ATR 42-600 to Seacons Trading

February 22, 2013

Nordic Aviation Capital has leased one ATR 42-600, MSN 1004, to Seacons Trading. Nordic Aviation Capital A/S is a global aircraft leasing company dedicated to the worldwide sale, purchasing and financing of commercial jet and turboprop aircraft.

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GOL takes delivery of sixth 737-800 from AWAS

February 22, 2013

AWAS has delivered a sixth new Boeing 737-800 passenger aircraft to the largest low cost airline in Latin America, GOL. This aircraft was previously ordered by GOL directly from the manufacturer and is the subject of a purchase and leaseback agreement with AWAS. This B737-800 is the final of a previously announced package of five

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AerCap reports fourth quarter and full year 2012 financial results

February 22, 2013

AerCap reported fourth quarter 2012 net income was $11.2m, compared with $76.4m for the same period in 2011. Fourth quarter 2012 included a $54.6m charge, net of tax, relating to the sale of AerCap’s ALS portfolio which is essentially offset by expected future servicing fees and interest income. Fourth quarter 2012 adjusted net income was

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Fokker Services provides Dash8 100 aircraft interior upgrade

February 22, 2013

Fokker Services has contracted with a Dash8 100 aircraft operator in the Asia Pacific region for the provision of a comprehensive passenger cabin upgrade package. The upgrade will consist of full refurbishment of the existing passenger cabin sidewall panels, luggage bins and lavatory linings, a noise suppression kit, which will reduce passenger cabin noise levels

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Safran posts record 2012 results

February 21, 2013

Full-year 2012 adjusted revenue was €13,560m, up 15.5% year-on-year (8.6% organic). Adjusted recurring operating income of €1,471m (10.8% of revenue), rose 23.7% year-on-year. After a net charge of €(50)m for one-off items, mainly related to M&A transaction and integration costs, adjusted profit from operations was €1,421m. Adjusted net income – group share up 55% from

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