Universal Avionics enables LPV capability for Porter Airlines

February 6, 2013

With installation of Universal Avionics’ UNS-1Ew Flight Management Systems (FMS), Canada’s Porter Airlines has gained Localizer Performance with Vertical Guidance (LPV)-capability, positioning itself for increased competitiveness and customer satisfaction with its all-Bombardier-Q400 operation. Porter recently completed its program to replace UNS-1E FMSs with dual Universal WAAS/SBAS- and LPV-capable UNS-1Ew FMSs. In November 2012, scheduled Q400

Embraer selects Honeywell to provide avionics for E-Jets second generation

February 5, 2013

Embraer has selected Honeywell to provide its Primus Epic 2 integrated avionics system for the second generation of E-Jets, which are planned to enter service in 2018. The decision is another important milestone in the program that is expected to be launched later this year. Last month, Embraer selected Pratt & Whitney as the engine

Virgin Atlantic appoints TAECO as D-Check heavy maintenance service provider

February 5, 2013

Taikoo (Xiamen) Aircraft Engineering Company (“TAECO”) has been appointed by Virgin Atlantic as the airline’s provider of heavy maintenance service (D Check) for its Boeing 747-400 fleet. The four-year maintenance services agreement for 2014 to 2017 was signed on January 31st. Virgin Atlantic operates a combination of Boeing and Airbus wide-body aircraft, including 13 Boeing

Villa Air introduces ATR 72-600 in the Maldives

February 5, 2013

Maldivian carrier Villa Air, commercially known as FlyMe, is about to become the very first operator of an ATR -600 series aircraft in the archipelago. The airline will start operating an ATR 72-600 which has been delivered to the US-based lessor GECAS (GE Capital Aviation Services Limited), the commercial aircraft leasing and financing company of

AJW Technique achieves TCCA approved Maintenance Organisation status

February 5, 2013

AJW Technique was granted Approved Maintenance Organisation status by Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA), which is also recognised by the USA Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This achievement underlines the determination of AJW to aggressively develop its portfolio to offer world-class total solutions and services to both its existing and prospective customers. AJW Technique’s approval has

Dean Athans to succeed Mary Ellen Jones at The Engine Alliance

February 5, 2013

Dean Athans has been named President of the Engine Alliance, succeeding Mary Ellen Jones, who is returning to a senior leadership position at Pratt & Whitney. The Engine Alliance is a 50/50 joint venture of GE Aviation and Pratt & Whitney. Athans comes to the Engine Alliance from the GE Power & Water Aero Derivatives

Astronics Corporation reports fourth quarter and full year 2012 results

February 5, 2013

Astronics Corporation (ATRO), a leading provider of advanced technologies for the global aerospace and defense industries, reported financial results for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2012. Consolidated sales for the fourth quarter of 2012 increased by 10.2% to $67.4m, including $4.7m associated with acquisitions, compared with $61.2m for the same period last

Copa Holdings closes sale-leaseback transaction for four new 737-800 aircraft with SMBC Aviation Capital

February 5, 2013

Copa Holdings has closed sale-leaseback transactions for four new Boeing B737-800 aircraft with SMBC Aviation Capital. The aircraft deliveries, which are part of Copa Airlines´current order with Boeing, are scheduled for delivery in 2014.

Turkish Airlines orders five additional A330 passenger aircraft

February 4, 2013

Turkish Airlines has signed a firm order for two additional A330-300 passenger aircraft and three options as part of the carrier’s continued growth plans. The additional order for the A330 Family is taking their total firm order for the type to 38. Turkish Airlines placed their first order with Airbus in 1984, and today operate

ALC places order for 25 A350 XWB Family aircraft

February 4, 2013

Air Lease Corporation (ALC), the Los Angeles based aircraft leasing company, has signed a contract for 25 A350 XWB Family aircraft, consisting of 20 A350-900 and five A350-1000, the largest member of the A350 XWB Family. ALC also has options for five additional A350-1000s. With this new order, ALC becomes the 35th A350 XWB customer

Top Stories

Universal Avionics enables LPV capability for Porter Airlines

Embraer selects Honeywell to provide avionics for E-Jets second generation

Virgin Atlantic appoints TAECO as D-Check heavy maintenance service provider

Villa Air introduces ATR 72-600 in the Maldives

AJW Technique achieves TCCA approved Maintenance Organisation status

Dean Athans to succeed Mary Ellen Jones at The Engine Alliance

Astronics Corporation reports fourth quarter and full year 2012 results

Copa Holdings closes sale-leaseback transaction for four new 737-800 aircraft with SMBC Aviation Capital

Turkish Airlines orders five additional A330 passenger aircraft

ALC places order for 25 A350 XWB Family aircraft

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