Lockheed Martin names Michele Evans Executive Vice President, Aeronautics

Lockheed Martin’s board of directors has approved the appointment of Michele Evans, as executive vice president of the Aeronautics business area, succeeding Orlando Carvalho, who intends to retire later this year. Evans’ appointment is effective Oct. 1, 2018. Evans has more than 30 years of experience and currently serves as deputy executive vice president for […]

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United Airlines’ Latin American joint ventures delayed due to regional instability

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Anticipated joint ventures with three Latin American airlines – Colombia’s Avianca Holdings, Panama’s Copa Airlines and Brazil’s Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras – and the parent company of United Airlines (United), United Continental Holdings, are proving to be more complicated than initially envisaged. While the intention is to improve connectivity between the U.S. and Latin America,

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LATAM Airlines Group reports consolidated operating income of US$6.5 million for second quarter 2018

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LATAM Airlines Group S.A., has reported its consolidated financial results for the quarter ending June 30, 2018. LATAM makes reference to the consolidated entity, which includes passenger and cargo airlines in Latin America. In the second quarter of 2018, LATAM Airlines Group reported a US$6.5 million operating income and a 0.3% operating margin, 1.8 percentage

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Aergo acquires two Airbus A321-200 aircraft

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Aergo Capital (Aergo) are pleased to announce the acquisition of two Airbus A321-200 aircraft (MSN’s 4099 & 4148) from AviaAM Leasing (Lithuania). The aircraft are subject to long term operating leases with Air Transat (Canada). The acquisition brings Aergo Capital’s owned and managed fleet to 46 aircraft. Aergo Capital’s CEO Fred Browne said, “This acquisition

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Finnair to fly new A350 route to Los Angeles in 2019

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Continuing with its growth strategy, Finnair will begin flying to Los Angeles, California, as of next spring. Finnair will fly three weekly frequencies to LAX airport as of March 31, 2019. In addition, the new route to Los Angeles will be Finnair’s first US route to be regularly operated with the new Airbus A350 aircraft.

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Global survey reveals anticipated significant growth in aviation jobs

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IATA has revealed the results of a global survey of over 100 leading industry HR professionals at airlines, airports and ground service providers, carried out by Circle Research to learn more about how HR decision-makers were managing the retention, training and recruiting of skilled professionals to fill the anticipated job gaps. In brief, the results

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Gulf Air becomes first national carrier to fly A320neo in the region

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Gulf Air, the flag carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, took delivery of its first A320neo on August 20. The aircraft, powered by CFM LEAP-1A engines, made its maiden journey from Toulouse to Bahrain, landing at the Bahrain International Airport at 16:00 local time. The aircraft is the first of the 29 A320neo Family aircraft

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NH90 Qatar contract now effective

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Leonardo has made effective the contract, signed on March 14, 2018, for the supply of 28 NH90 medium twin-engine multirole military helicopters to the Ministry of Defense of Qatar and has therefore booked the order in its backlog and received the advance payment relating to the contract. Leonardo acts as overall prime contractor with responsibility

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FAA approves Robinson R66 cargo hook

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The FAA has approved Robinson’s R66 cargo hook installation. The optional cargo hook carries external loads up to 1200 lb and, for external load operations, the R66’s maximum gross weight increases from 2700 lb to 2900 lb. The cargo hook installation includes an Onboard Systems hook, right and left-seat controls (allowing for solo flight from

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Skyworld Aviation arranges lease of ERJ 145 EP with Regourd Aviation

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As part of ongoing lease management services for Largus Aviation AB of Sweden, Skyworld Aviation has arranged the onward lease of an ERJ 145 EP with Regourd Aviation of France. Serial number 145070 was previously in operation with a UK-based operator for 12 years as G-RJXR. It will now be operated by Aero4M of Slovenia

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Lockheed Martin names Michele Evans Executive Vice President, Aeronautics

United Airlines’ Latin American joint ventures delayed due to regional instability

LATAM Airlines Group reports consolidated operating income of US$6.5 million for second quarter 2018

Aergo acquires two Airbus A321-200 aircraft

Finnair to fly new A350 route to Los Angeles in 2019

Global survey reveals anticipated significant growth in aviation jobs

Gulf Air becomes first national carrier to fly A320neo in the region

NH90 Qatar contract now effective

FAA approves Robinson R66 cargo hook

Skyworld Aviation arranges lease of ERJ 145 EP with Regourd Aviation

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