Air BP, the international aviation fuel products and service supplier, has completed a series of upgrades and enhancements to the fuel system at Land’s End Airport (LEQ/EGHC) in the UK. The investment at Land’s End Airport includes the introduction of a 50,000-litre capacity Jet A-1 tank with a 110% concrete bund, a kerbside pump and […]
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TrueNoord, the regional aircraft lessor, has appointed Evran Tuzgol as new Finance Director. Evran joined the team in September 2017 and is responsible for financial and risk management operations of the company, including the development of the financial and operational strategy, and monitoring of control systems designed to preserve company assets and ensure accurate reporting
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Singapore Technologies Electronics (ST Electronics) and Saab Digital Air Traffic Solutions (SDATS) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to establish South East Asia’s first Centre of Excellence (CoE) for Airport Digital Towers in Singapore. The Digital Tower is a revolutionary air traffic management solution that enhances airport operations through digitalisation and integration of airport
The fleet size of operators in the Middle East is forecast to more than double from 1,250 to 3,320 aircraft over the next two decades, according to the Airbus Global Market Forecast. The Middle East will need some 2,590 new aircraft by 2036, for replacement of 520 older generation aircraft, and 2,070 aircraft for growth,
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Two years after Bombardier first offered Airbus a stake in its CSeries of aircraft, it has been announced that the European aerospace giant is to take a majority 50.1% interest in Bombardier’s C-Series Aircraft Limited Partnership. Bombardier and Investissement Québec will own about 31% and 19%, respectively. Airbus will contribute no cash for its majority
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According to Italian newspaper Corriere della Sera, the German airline Lufthansa has offered €500 million (US$590) for the ailing Italian flag-carrying airline, Alitalia. It is understood that the offer is for the planes, airport runway slots, and air crew. However, it is believed that Lufthansa’s intention will be to reduce the 12,000-strong workforce by half,
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Austrian Airlines is looking for about 100 new pilots. The Austrian national carrier is now making a special offer to airberlin pilots to move to Austria and work at the airline’s flight hub in Vienna. The offer targets pilots who have been actively employed at airberlin over the last six months and have undergone revalidation
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Av8 MRO has introduced a new division within the company, Av8 PMA, which specializes in engineering, certification, and manufacturing of specialized replacement parts under their FAA-PMA (Parts Manufacturer Approval) for aircraft operators, parts distributors, and certified repair stations. The Houston-based company has over 20 years of experience certifying parts and used that skill to develop
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West Star Aviation will expand their East Alton (ALN) facility with the addition of a new state-of-the-art hangar. The 64,200 ft² hangar, office and shop facility will be adjacent to West Star’s current facility. This new hangar, to be labeled ‘Hangar 66’, will be equivalent to the hangar that was built in 2014. It will
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Embraer has received a firm order for 6 A-29 Super Tucano light attack and advanced training aircraft from an undisclosed customer. The aircraft can be used for tactical and advanced training as well as light attack and ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance) missions. Deliveries will be concluded in 2018. The A-29 Super Tucano is a
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