Precision receives FAA approval for winglet compatibility with 757-200PCF freighter conversion

August 31, 2012

Precision Conversions (Precision) released that the company has received FAA approval to provide full 15 cargo position freighter conversions on 757-200s that have winglets currently installed on the aircraft. The winglet approval applies to all Rolls-Royce and Pratt & Whitney powered 757-200s. The first winglet-ed 757-200, owned by Cargo Aircraft Management, has already been converted

Indra to install main air control centre in Azerbaijan

August 30, 2012

The Azerbaijan’s air navigation service provider, AZANS, has awarded Indra the installation of the new air traffic control centre in Baku, the nation’s capital. Indra is a leading company in the international ATM market, with over 1,200 installations in 95 countries and over 30 years of experience. The company will equip the centre with its

Lufthansa Technik completes first Boeing 747-8 for a private customer

August 30, 2012

Lufthansa Technik AG has begun work on the customized completion of a VIP version of the latest-generation jumbo jet, the Boeing 747-8 VIP. The aircraft belonging to an undisclosed customer landed in Hamburg on August 30th and the engineers will begin with the installation of a cabin interior that incorporates the ultimate in interior design.

Doric’s asset management portfolio grows to 30 aircraft

August 30, 2012

Doric took delivery of its thirteenth A380 under management. The aircraft with the manufacturer’s serial number (MSN) 103 was acquired by the German closed-end fund SKY CLOUD IV (a GmbH & Co KG type special purpose vehicle) on 29th August 2012 in Hamburg. The Airbus A380 is on lease to the Dubai-based carrier Emirates for

China’s ICBC Leasing places order for 50 Airbus A320 Family aircraft

August 30, 2012

ICBC Financial Leasing has signed an agreement with Airbus for a total of 50 A320 Family aircraft, including 30 A320ceo and 20 A320neo. The aircraft purchase agreement was signed at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing by Li Xiaopeng, Senior Executive Vice President of ICBC and Chairman of ICBC Leasing, and Fabrice Bregier,

MNG Airlines takes delivery of first A330-200F

August 30, 2012

MNG Airlines, Turkey’s dedicated freight operator, has taken delivery of its first of four A330-200Fs on order. The airline already operates a fleet of seven A300 cargo aircraft, and will expand its services by moving up to the A330 Freighter. Sedat Özkazanç, Managing Director of MNG Airlines said: “Holding a big portion of the cargo

Aerolíneas Argentinas joins SkyTeam

August 29, 2012

SkyTeam, the global airline alliance, welcomed Aerolíneas Argentinas as its 18th member on August 29th. The national airline of Argentina – South America’s second largest economy – Aerolíneas Argentinas becomes SkyTeam’s first South American member, adding 40 new destinations to the SkyTeam network. Joining SkyTeam is a major achievement in Aerolíneas Argentinas’ long-term restructuring plan.

Pattonair signs LTA contract to supply aero engine parts to AEC

August 29, 2012

Pattonair has signed a Long Term Agreement contract with Aero Engine Controls (AEC), the Birmingham-based manufacturer of engine control systems. Under the terms of the contract, worth £8m per year, Pattonair will be providing solutions for kits, DLF and schedule requirements direct to AEC’s production line. With extensive, international experience of both kitting and line

Boeing delivers first Aeroloft installed on a BBJ 747-8

August 29, 2012

Boeing announced the delivery of the first Aeroloft installed on a Boeing Business Jet (BBJ) 747-8. The Aeroloft, designed and built by Greenpoint Technologies of Kirkland, Wash., provides 393 ft² (36.5 m²) of additional cabin space bringing the VIP-configured 747-8 to a total 5,179 ft² (481.2 m²) of cabin space. It was installed by Boeing

NetJets selects Aircell for in-flight internet expansion

August 29, 2012

Aircell, a leading provider of in-flight connectivity equipment and services to the business aviation market, announcesd that NetJets is adding inflight Internet service from Aircell to nearly 100 additional aircraft in its fleet. In 2010, NetJets made history when it elected to offer in-flight Internet service aboard more than 250 aircraft. This latest announcement for

Top Stories

Precision receives FAA approval for winglet compatibility with 757-200PCF freighter conversion

Indra to install main air control centre in Azerbaijan

Lufthansa Technik completes first Boeing 747-8 for a private customer

Doric’s asset management portfolio grows to 30 aircraft

China’s ICBC Leasing places order for 50 Airbus A320 Family aircraft

MNG Airlines takes delivery of first A330-200F

Aerolíneas Argentinas joins SkyTeam

Pattonair signs LTA contract to supply aero engine parts to AEC

Boeing delivers first Aeroloft installed on a BBJ 747-8

NetJets selects Aircell for in-flight internet expansion

Stay Connected

Subscribe