AAR receives FAA approval for 767-300 interior modifications

December 19, 2012

AAR has received design approval from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to perform custom interior modifications for Boeing 767-300 aircraft operated by a major U.S. based international airline. AAR Engineering Services’ design modification increases the aircraft’s passenger count and includes the installation of flatbed seats, new in-flight entertainment systems and a lower lobe crew

FedEx Express orders four 767 Freighters

December 19, 2012

FedEx Express, a wholly owned subsidiary of FedEx Corp., announced an order for four 767 Freighters. The order is part of FedEx’s initiative to modernize its fleet. “These additional 767 orders will help accelerate our fleet modernization program as we replace our aging MD-10 freighter fleet,” said James R. Parker, FedEx Express executive vice president,

Spirit AeroSystems completes 100th Boeing 787 composite forward fuselage section

December 19, 2012

Spirit AeroSystems celebrated completion of the 100th Boeing 787 composite forward fuselage section. This section will be shipped to Boeing’s final assembly facility in Charleston, S.C., early next year. Spirit is responsible for the forward fuselage section, pylon, and wing leading edge.

AJW Technique begins recruitment drive in partnership with IAMAW Union

December 19, 2012

In conjunction with the IAMAW Union, AJW Technique extended an invitation to all of the skilled employees that were formerly part of the Aveos component maintenance business to attend a formal meeting to discuss future employment possibilities. These skilled workers will play a key role as the Company moves towards the imminent opening of its

Aircelle builds first components for its engine nacelles to equip Airbus A320neo jetliners

December 19, 2012

The production of Aircelle (Safran) engine nacelles for Airbus A320neo jetliners has become a reality with the manufacture of initial full-scale thrust reverser components using concurrent engineering, rapid prototyping and lean manufacturing techniques. Aircelle’s first-build components include the thrust reverser’s forward frame and structural beams, its inner fixed structure and aft extension, along with the

A J Walter Aviation selects CIT as lead arranger for $125m financing facility

December 19, 2012

CIT Group, a global leader in transportation finance, released that it arranged and syndicated a $125m senior secured credit facility to UK-based A J Walter Aviation (AJW), a leading global aircraft spares specialist. Proceeds of the facility will be used to support spare parts acquisitions to service AJW’s rapidly growing customer portfolio.

Rolls-Royce signs $1bn Trent 900 contract with Skymark Airlines

December 18, 2012

Rolls-Royce has signed a $1bn contract, at list prices, from Japan’s Skymark Airlines for Trent 900 engines to power six Airbus A380 aircraft. The Trent 900 order, which follows the announcement of a letter of intent for these engines in September 2011, includes long-term TotalCare service support. The aircraft will enter into service in 2014.

Boeing, Embraer collaborate on runway safety for customers

December 18, 2012

Embraer and Boeing released that they will provide customers with a shared set of tools, called Runway Situation Awareness Tools, to reduce runway excursions. This further strengthens the collaboration between two of the world’s largest aerospace companies. To significantly reduce runway excursions in the near term, Boeing and Embraer will provide customers with new pilot

ATSG Continues Fleet Modernization with purchase of three Boeing 757-200 'Combi' aircraft

December 18, 2012

Air Transport Services Group said that its aircraft leasing subsidiary has reached agreement with National Air Cargo Group for the purchase of three Boeing 757-200 aircraft that have been modified for combi (combined passenger and main-deck cargo) service. ATSG said it anticipates that its subsidiary, Cargo Aircraft Management (CAM), will take delivery of one of

Air Lease Corporation announces lease placements with KALSTAR Aviation

December 18, 2012

Air Lease Corporation (AL) reported its placement of two new ATR 72-600s on long term lease to KALSTAR Aviation, a major Indonesian regional airline, serving the fast growing region of Kalimantan (Borneo), delivering in the second and third quarters of 2013.

Top Stories

AAR receives FAA approval for 767-300 interior modifications

FedEx Express orders four 767 Freighters

Spirit AeroSystems completes 100th Boeing 787 composite forward fuselage section

AJW Technique begins recruitment drive in partnership with IAMAW Union

Aircelle builds first components for its engine nacelles to equip Airbus A320neo jetliners

A J Walter Aviation selects CIT as lead arranger for $125m financing facility

Rolls-Royce signs $1bn Trent 900 contract with Skymark Airlines

Boeing, Embraer collaborate on runway safety for customers

ATSG Continues Fleet Modernization with purchase of three Boeing 757-200 'Combi' aircraft

Air Lease Corporation announces lease placements with KALSTAR Aviation

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