Boeing and Turkish government announce the Boeing Turkey National Aerospace Initiative

Boeing and the Turkish government have announced the Boeing Turkey National Aerospace Initiative, which is designed to support the growth of the Turkish aerospace industry, in conjunction with the targets set by Turkey’s Vision 2023, and strengthen Boeing’s presence in the market. On this occasion Turkish Airlines announced its intention to order 40 787-9 Dreamliners. […]

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WestJet breaks ground on new Calgary hangar

WestJet has held a ground breaking ceremony on its new CA$50m hangar project at YYC Calgary International Airport, that will support the airline’s ongoing fleet expansion and growth of its Calgary hub. The hangar, once complete, will occupy 125,000 ft², accommodate its new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft and stand eight stories tall. In addition, the

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Eurowings obtains union backing to increase speed of staff hiring as Air Berlin gets carved up

Eurowings, the long- and short-haul low-cost subsidiary of Lufthansa, has struck a timely deal with the Verdi union to allow the hiring of new cabin crew at very short notice. Although Eurowings has made no mention of acquiring staff from the now insolvent Air Berlin, last month it began a recruitment drive to take on

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STS launches AeroMod

Nearly two weeks ago, STS Aviation Group formally launched STS Mod Center, a company that specializes in providing aircraft modification packages to airlines, leasing companies and OEMs at its state-of-the-art hangar facility in Melbourne, Florida. On September 21, STS Aviation Group has reported the formation of STS AeroMod, a global extension of STS Mod Center

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Montserrat Barriga appointed as ERA Director General

The European Regions Airline Association (ERA) has appointed Montserrat Barriga as its new Director General. Montserrat Barriga, who previously worked for ERA member airline Binter, where she was Director, International Development & Industry Affairs, has substantial experience within the aviation industry. She will be taking up her position at the association on November 1, 2017.

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AJW extends Engine Shop Visit Management agreement with NordStar

AJW Group has extended their contract with Russian airline NordStar to perform Engine Shop Visit Management for seven of their CFM56-7B engines. AJW previously managed three of NordStar’s shop visits between 2015 and 2016, delivering efficiencies that saved the airline in excess of US$1m and this new agreement builds on the success of that partnership.

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Associated Air Center to close operations at the end of 2017

StandardAero has announced that Associated Air Center (AAC), the company’s Large Transport Category VIP Completions Center, will cease operations and close its Dallas Love Field facilities at the end of this year. After a thorough analysis, StandardAero has concluded that the business case for continuing to operate AAC is no longer an economically viable option

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