Elbit Systems reported that its wholly-owned Israeli subsidiary Elbit Systems – Cyclone (“Cyclone”) was awarded an approximately $80m contract from Boeing for the supply of structural components. The contract will be performed over seven years.
A J Walter Aviation has been chosen by Lithuanian airline, Avion Express, to provide full PBH support service to its current fleet of three A320 aircraft, growing to five aircraft later this year. The contract also includes a lease for the provision of a local main base kit and represents an important breakthrough for AJW
AWAS has delivered a third new A320 passenger aircraft to LAN, one of the leading passenger and cargo airlines in Latin America. In late 2011 AWAS and LAN entered into a purchase and leaseback transaction for 5 Airbus A320 aircraft that the carrier had previously ordered directly from the manufacturer for 2011-2012 delivery. LAN will
GKN Aerospace has been awarded a contract by Boeing, to supply complex machined titanium and aluminium parts and assemblies for the horizontal stabiliser of the 787-9 Dreamliner. Manufacture and assembly work will be undertaken at GKN Aerospace facilities in Long Island, NY, and St. Louis, MO, USA.
Goodrich Corporation has received an order from the U.S. Army to provide 80 spare health and usage management system (HUMS) electronic units for the Army’s UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters. The units will be produced by Goodrich’s Sensors and Integrated Systems business in Vergennes, Vt. Deliveries are expected to commence in early 2013. Goodrich provides HUMS
Airstream has completed the sale of a further two ERJ-145 aircraft to Enhance Aero in France. The aircraft, previously operated by Flybe and Semey Avia, will be operating initially charter and ACMI services. The aircraft are based at Clermont Ferrand in central France. Airstream has arranged the sale of four ERJ-145 aircraft and leased one
One of Asia’s fastest growing airlines, Colombo-based SriLankan Airlines, is to join the oneworld alliance towards the end of 2012. The selection of SriLankan Airlines for membership was announced on June 11th, at the IATA World Transport Summit in Beijing. SriLankan brings three new destinations in southern India to the oneworld network, namely Kochin, Tiruchirapallin
FL Technics have further extended its close cooperation with Wizz Air. On May 25th, the companies signed a long-term comprehensive line maintenance support agreement for the airline’s 2 Airbus A320 aircraft. Under the agreement, FL Technics will perform full line and light maintenance services up to C-check, including but not limited to A – checks,
Boeing and Avolon celebrated the first direct-order airplane delivery to the Dublin-based leasing company. Avolon took delivery of the first of 12 Next-Generation 737-800s ordered in December 2009. The airplane will be operated by Avolon’s airline customer, Japan Airlines.
Russian airline Orenair has signed a long term contract with AFI KLM E&M’s subsidiary EPCOR, covering maintenance for the Auxiliary Power Units (APU) equipping its fleets of Boeing 777 and Boeing 737 Next Generation aircraft. EPCOR will be responsible for maintenance and repairs on the APUs concerned.
