The Supervisory Board of Deutsche Lufthansa AG approved the rapid expansion of the Eurowings Group at its meeting on September 26. For this purpose, an investment framework of around EUR 1 billion was approved for the purchase and leasing of aircraft. The funds will be used towards obtaining up to 61 aircraft, including 41 Airbus […]
Mexico City-based Interjet has selected Panasonic Avionics Corporation’s (Panasonic) innovative inflight entertainment (IFE) system and Wi-Fi connectivity service for its fleet of Airbus A320 and A321 aircraft. The initial aircraft will be delivered from Airbus in November 2017, and this A321 NEO aircraft will be the first Panasonic-equipped aircraft to be line fit with connectivity
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The 27th of September 2017 will go down in the history of XEOS as a symbolic day of launching the investment and laying the foundation stone for XEOS aircraft engine service and overhaul centre in Sroda Slaska. XEOS, a joint venture between Lufthansa Technik and GE Aviation is an investment valued at one billion Polish
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Estonian headquartered Magnetic MRO is getting ready to announce another technological milestone. The company has signed an agreement with Operose OÜ, a local provider for B2B augmented and virtual reality solutions in Estonia, in order to develop a HoloLens application which will result in allowing Magnetic MRO clients to visualize new liveries on an aircraft
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WestJet has revealed the name and logo for its ultra-low-cost airline (ULCC) in Canada. Named Swoop, the ULCC will begin selling flights in early 2018. Swoop will provide Canadians with a no-frills, lower-fare travel option backed by an airline with a proven track record of bringing lower fares to Canadians and an investment-grade credit rating.
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BGF has agreed to successfully exit its minority stake in aircraft seat manufacturer, Acro Aircraft Seating. The company will, subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions including regulatory approval, be acquired by Zhejiang Science and Technology Investment Company (ZTC) for £55m. The acquisition will accelerate Acro’s access to the Chinese market. ZTC is the parent
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On the occasion of the APEX Expo 2017, ATR has signed a deal with aircraft cabin technology supplier Amphenol Phitek, which will provide operators with the option of a standalone wireless In-Flight Entertainment (IFE) system. This will allow passengers to further enjoy their on board experience by reading newspapers, downloading tourist guides, listening to music
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Panasonic Avionics has named Adri Ruiter as its new Vice President of Global Operations. With almost 30 years of experience in the aviation industry, Adri will be responsible for key global operations activity, including operational strategy, program management, supplier management and global manufacturing to ensure the highest level of consistent customer delivery.
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SA Airlink signed a 10-year, TrueChoice™ Flight Hour agreement with GE Aviation for the maintenance, repair and overhaul of the CF34-8E and CF34-10E engines powering its three EMBRAER E170 and 10 EMBRAER E190 aircraft. With this agreement, GE Aviation will be the service provider for all SA Airlink’s GE engines. Headquartered in Johannesburg, SA Airlink,
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Boeing and Qatar Airways have announced an order for two 747-8 Freighters and four 777-300ERs (Extended Range), valued at US$2.16bn at list prices. The orders were previously unidentified on Boeing’s Orders & Deliveries website. The airline also received the first of its 747-8 Freighters at a delivery ceremony.
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