Monarch Aircraft Engineering sign Single Point Assist agreement

June 16, 2011

Independent aircraft maintenance provider, Monarch Aircraft Engineering (MAEL) has signed a line maintenance technical handling agreement with Single Point Assist. Single Point Assist, who’s headquarters are based in Wellington, New Zealand provide a unique international AOG maintenance service and assist with AOG’s across the world due to their extensive network of engineering partners. MAEL’s highly

First Sukhoi Superjet 100 for Aeroflot enters into commercial operation

June 16, 2011

Aeroflot Russian Airlines completed the first passenger flight of new Russian regional jet Sukhoi Superjet 100 (SSJ100) from Moscow to St. Petersburg. This flight marked the beginning of commercial operation of the new aircraft by the Russian National carrier. Sukhoi Superjet 100 SN 95008 was delivered to Aeroflot under a lease agreement with VEB-Leasing JSC. The delivered

AAR to provide component MRO solution for Finnair

June 16, 2011

AAR has been selected to provide a rotable component support program for Finnair’s fleet of Boeing 757 aircraft. The three-year agreement with Finnair Technical Services encompasses materials and repair management for a complete inventory of 757 components that will be housed at Finnair Technical Services’ facilities at Helsinki Airport. The program provides Finnair with competitive and

Cambridge Airport selected for new UK professional flight training centre

June 16, 2011

Pilot Training College (PTC) has selected Cambridge Airport as the location for its new professional flight training academy, Pilot Training College (Cambridge), pending CAA approval, which is expected by Autumn this year. The new partnership enables Pilot Training College to establish a noteworthy presence in the UK in addition to its existing Training Centres in

Eurocopter inaugurates new global logistics center in southern France

June 16, 2011

The new Eurocopter Global Logistics facility was inaugurated on June 16th in southern France, marking a major milestone in the evolution of Eurocopter’s global integrated support network for customers and also providing improved internal logistics for the company’s production and industrial activities. Eurocopter Global Logistics is the cornerstone of Eurocopter’s worldwide logistics distribution system, which includes

Boeing to boost 737 production rate to 42 airplanes per month in 2014

June 15, 2011

Boeing will increase the production rate for its Next-Generation 737 to 42 airplanes per month. Once implemented in the first half of 2014, the 737 program expects to build on average two 737s each workday and nearly 500 airplanes each year. Boeing Commercial Airplanes President and CEO Jim Albaugh said the market outlook for single-aisle

P&WC launches enhanced PW308C engine for Dassault's Falcon 2000S

June 15, 2011

Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) has launched an enhanced PW308C engine for Dassault’s new Falcon 2000S business jet. The engine upgrade, which will bring improved environmental performance for the PW308C, is currently undergoing validation testing in preparation for certification in 2012. The enhanced PW308C’s first engine run took place in February 2011 and the emission

Boeing to build 10 C-17 Airlifters for Indian Air Force

June 15, 2011

India’s Ministry of Defence has signed an agreement with the U.S. government to acquire 10 Boeing C-17 Globemaster III airlifters. The Foreign Military Sale — approved by the U.S. Congress in May 2010 — establishes India as the C-17’s largest international customer. According to the agreement, India will take delivery of its C-17s in 2013

Virgin America launches LEAP engine with $1.4 billion order

June 15, 2011

Virgin America launched CFM International’s advanced LEAP engine with an order to power 30 new Airbus A320neo aircraft. The airline also announced that CFM’s CFM56-5B will power 30 current technology A320s. The 60 airplanes were announced in January of this year and the engine orders have a combined value of approximately $1.4 billion U.S. at list

Avinco places and sources 12 aircraft so far this year

June 15, 2011

Avinco, the specialist remarketing and leasing advisor based in Monaco and Dublin, has successfully placed five 737s and three A340s so far in 2011 as well as sourcing four A320 family aircraft on behalf of a new Chinese lessor. The 737s included two new surplus 800s sold on behalf of Air Europa, one early production 800 leased to Jet2.com

Top Stories

Monarch Aircraft Engineering sign Single Point Assist agreement

First Sukhoi Superjet 100 for Aeroflot enters into commercial operation

AAR to provide component MRO solution for Finnair

Cambridge Airport selected for new UK professional flight training centre

Eurocopter inaugurates new global logistics center in southern France

Boeing to boost 737 production rate to 42 airplanes per month in 2014

P&WC launches enhanced PW308C engine for Dassault's Falcon 2000S

Boeing to build 10 C-17 Airlifters for Indian Air Force

Virgin America launches LEAP engine with $1.4 billion order

Avinco places and sources 12 aircraft so far this year

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