FL Technics and Ariana Afghan Airline to launch first EASA Part 145 Line Station in Afghanistan

December 4, 2012

FL Technics, a global provider of integrated aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul services, and Ariana Afghan Airlines, the national carrier of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, have announced the signing of the Letter of Intent in relation to a comprehensive long-term strategic cooperation between the two companies. The new partnership will begin with the establishment

Boeing 737 breaks single-year record for orders and deliveries

December 4, 2012

Boeing reached a record for year-to-date 737 deliveries with the delivery of the 377th Next-Generation 737 on December 4th. The delivery of the airplane, a 737-900ER (Extended Range) with Boeing Sky Interior for United Airlines, topped the previous record of 376 deliveries set in 2010. In October, the 737 also broke its own record for

Airbus achieves EASA certification for A320 Sharklets

December 3, 2012

Airbus has achieved on schedule certification for its new fuel-saving Sharklets for the A320 with CFM engines. This certification received from the European airworthiness authorities (EASA) will be followed very soon by the US FAA. For the flight test campaign, A320 Family aircraft with both CFM56 and V2500 engines have recently taken to the skies

Qatar Airways endorses larger A350 XWB models

December 3, 2012

Qatar Airways and Airbus have signed an amendment to convert its existing firm order for twenty (20) A350-800s, forty (40) A350-900s and twenty (20) A350-1000s to forty three (43) A350-900s and thirty seven (37) A350-1000s. Qatar Airways’ total order for A350 XWB aircraft remains at eighty (80) aircraft.

SAS refinances three A330-300 aircraft

December 3, 2012

Scandinavian Airlines System (SAS), the Scandinavian flag-carrier has entered into a $125.2m senior secured loan facility covering three A330-300 aircraft (s/n’s 496, 515 and 568) with an East Asia-based Global Insurance Company as sole facility provider. Tranches covering the two Aircraft have been drawn down as the initial ECA-backed loans matured, with the third and

Gama Aviation awarded Canadian Foreign Air Operator’s Certificate (FAOC)

December 3, 2012

Gama Group, the global business aviation services provider, announced the award by Transport Canada of a Foreign Air Operator Certificate (FAOC) enabling Gama Aviation to operate flights to, from and within Canada. The award of a Canadian FAOC to Farnborough, UK based Gama Aviation Ltd is part of its programme of continuing investment in expanding

XL Airways France takes delivery of one new A330-300 from GECAS

December 3, 2012

GE Capital Aviation Services Limited (GECAS) delivered a new leased Airbus A330-300 aircraft to XL Airways France. The aircraft comes from GECAS’ existing order book with Airbus and expands the airline’s fleet. This is the first A330-300 joining the XL Airways France fleet.

Eighth A380 financed in the capital markets brings Doric’s Asset Portfolio to $7bn

December 3, 2012

The delivery of Doric’s 18th Airbus A380 under management on November 30th concluded the aircraft acquisitions for the Doric Alpha EETC transaction closed in June this year. Doric’s aviation portfolio now comprises 35 aircraft valued at about $7bn. Doric Nimrod Air Finance Alpha Limited (Doric Alpha) took delivery of its fourth and final Airbus A380

Apple Aviation Group win multiple new support contracts

December 3, 2012

Apple Aviation Group won a contract to support ACT Airlines’ two B747-400 Freighter aircraft for line maintenance up to and including A Checks worldwide and set up new bases in LUX and SAW. Apple Aviation won a three year contract to support new BMI Regional Airline’ five Embraer 135/145 aircraft for line maintenance up to

LATAM Airlines selects GA Telesis Aircraft Consumable Expendable Management

December 3, 2012

LATAM Airlines has selected GA Telesis’ ACE-M (Aircraft Consumable Expendable Management) program to manage its high volume C & E parts needs. The ACE-M program will oversee all included part numbers and supply the same to LATAM on a just-in-time basis at a fixed price for a contracted period of time. GA Telesis has been

Top Stories

FL Technics and Ariana Afghan Airline to launch first EASA Part 145 Line Station in Afghanistan

Boeing 737 breaks single-year record for orders and deliveries

Airbus achieves EASA certification for A320 Sharklets

Qatar Airways endorses larger A350 XWB models

SAS refinances three A330-300 aircraft

Gama Aviation awarded Canadian Foreign Air Operator’s Certificate (FAOC)

XL Airways France takes delivery of one new A330-300 from GECAS

Eighth A380 financed in the capital markets brings Doric’s Asset Portfolio to $7bn

Apple Aviation Group win multiple new support contracts

LATAM Airlines selects GA Telesis Aircraft Consumable Expendable Management

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