AWAS delivered an initial A320-200 passenger aircraft to IndiGo, India’s largest low cost airline. In late 2011 AWAS and IndiGo entered into a purchase and leaseback agreement for four Airbus A320 passenger aircraft that the airline had previously ordered from the manufacturer. The three remaining aircraft will be delivered in the first half of 2012.
Atlanta-based Precision Aviation Group (PAG) announced the launch of the Rotorcraft Services Division at its subsidiary Gardner Aviation Services (GAS). This Division will provide Helicopter-specific Avionics Upgrades/Installs, Airframe Maintenance, and MRO services at GAS’ 35,000 ft² facilities located at the Atlanta Regional Airport (KFFC), in Peachtree City, Georgia. David Mast, PAG President and CEO said: ” GAS
328 Design GmbH (328DO) has announced EASA certification of the new Cobham SB300 SwiftBroadband system on the Dornier 328 Turboprop and JET. The first installation has been successfully completed on a 328DBJ. With a total installed weight on the 328DBJ of less than 20 kg, this system offers customers the opportunity to communicate both on
Korean Air took delivery of the airline’s first 747-8 and 777 Freighters. Korea’s flagship carrier is the first Boeing customer to order both variations of the new 747-8 airplane and is also a key supplier partner on this new airplane program.
Embraer performed the first engine run for the Legacy 500, on January 17th, at the Company’s headquarters in São José dos Campos, Brazil. This was the second major milestone in the development of the midsize executive jet program, following the aircraft’s roll out, on December 23, 2011. A series of preparatory evaluations – such as APU tests
Air Nostrum of Valencia, Spain took delivery it’s 75th Bombardier commercial aircraft at Bombardier’s Mirabel facility in Québec. The aircraft, a CRJ1000 NextGen regional jet, was accepted by Miguel Ángel Falcón, General Manager, Air Nostrum. The 75th aircraft follows nine CRJ1000 NextGen, 11 CRJ900, and 35 CRJ200 regional jets, as well as 19 Q300 turboprops that have
Air Namibia, the Windhoek based national airline of the Republic of Namibia, has ordered two new Airbus A319 aircraft. Air Namibia already operates two leased A319s on regional routes, and two A340-300 aircraft on its international route between Windhoek to Frankfurt, Germany.
Global Aviation Holdings, the parent company of World Airways, North American Airlines and other subsidiaries, announced that to achieve a cost and debt structure that is industry competitive it has commenced a financial restructuring through the voluntary filing of petitions to reorganize under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code in the United States District Court for the
American Airlines outlined a business plan to transform the airline and restore it to industry leadership, profitability and growth. The plan targets an annual financial improvement of more than $3bn by 2017, including $2bn in cost savings and $1bn in revenue enhancements. The additional cash flow will enable American to renew its fleet and to
AeroTurbine has entered into an exclusive ten-year Supply Chain Agreement supporting Pluna Airlines’ fleet of CRJ900 aircraft. This agreement designates AeroTurbine to be responsible for providing material support for an initial 13 CRJ900 aircraft. AeroTurbine’s comprehensive support includes providing onsite aircraft parts inventory, pool stock access in the United States, and complete repair vendor management.
