Embraer and Republic Airways Holdings, operator of the largest E-Jets fleet in the world, announced a contract for the sale of 47 EMBRAER 175 jets. The agreement also includes options for an additional 47 aircraft, providing a potential for 94 E175s, which could reach a total value of approximately $4bn, in 2013 economic conditions, at
IFE Services has been selected by Maldivian Airlines as its content service provider. The in-flight entertainment specialist will supply the airline with a selection of popular TV shows for the fleet’s overhead mainscreen IFE systems. In addition, IFE Services will deliver original production work such as idents which will feature between shorts programmes and also
TP Aerospace Leasing has been awarded a contract by Icelandair Group to provide its highly flexible, cost effective, tailor made and full-service Wheels & Brakes Cycle Flat Rate (CFR) program including component maintenance, pool access and logistics services in support of one Boeing 737NG aircraft operated on a long-term lease by Air Niugini. The Program
FL Technics Jets, a global provider of integrated aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul services for business aviation, has recently completed its longest ever maintenance check. The 2,000 man-hour long C-Check was performed on a Russian business jet operator’s Hawker 800 XP. As soon as the Hawker 800XP reached the FL Technics Jets hangar in the
Myanma Airways, the flag carrier of Myanmar, inaugurated into service, from Yangon to Mandalay, the first of two Embraer E190s leased from GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS). These are the first E190s to join the Myanma Airways fleet and will help with the airline’s fleet modernization and expansion.
In 2012 ATR recorded its highest turnover, 1.44bn dollars. The turboprop aircraft manufacturer also achieved a record annual delivery level of 64 aircraft, an increase of 18% over 2011 deliveries. To these results can be added the sale in 2012 of 115 aircraft (74 firm orders and 41 options). ATR recorded these 74 firm sales,
Aircraft supplies company AAF Spares is set for growth after securing a $10m (£6.18m) finance package from Santander Corporate & Commercial Banking to purchase additional stock to supply to major aircraft clients. AAF is 50/50 joint venture established in June 2011 between Avtrade Limited and Air France. The new funding will be used to grow
US Airways Group reported its fourth quarter and 2012 financial results. For full year 2012, the Company reported a record net profit of $537m, which excludes net special items totaling a credit of $100m. This compares to a full year 2011 net profit of $111m excluding net special items. On a GAAP basis, the Company
Ramco Systems, the global Aviation software provider, signs the Master Supply Agreement with Emirates. This contractual agreement requires Ramco Systems to implement Reliability Information Management System for Emirates Engineering department. Mr. Virender Aggarwal, CEO, Ramco Systems, said, “It’s been a great start to the new year with Ramco adding Emirates to its growing Aviation customers.
Gogo, a global leader of in-flight connectivity and a pioneer in wireless in-flight digital entertainment solutions, announced that, to date, it has been selected to outfit more than 400 aircraft with its Ku-band satellite connectivity services across several major airlines operating in the U.S. and internationally. In addition to reaching a milestone with its satellite-based
