Southwest Airlines has taken delivery of the airline’s first Boeing 737 MAX 8. Southwest is the first airline in the United States to receive the 737 MAX, and the carrier expects to take delivery of eight more MAX aircraft in the coming weeks with the intent to launch nine MAX aircraft into revenue service throughout […]
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German aviation bank DVB Bank has disclosed the completion of a secured financing facility for Ping An Aircraft Leasing. The facility is for a new Airbus A350-900 delivered by Ping An to Vietnam Airlines under a sale-and-leaseback transaction in August 2017. Ping An Aircraft Leasing is an Irish subsidiary of Shanghai-based lessor Ping An International
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Thales and Japan Airlines welcome the entry into service of the Boeing 787-9 newly configured aircraft equipped with AVANT In-Flight Entertainment system. The new JAL Sky Suite 787-9 cabin on the airline’s Tokyo Narita to Kuala Lumpur route debuted this summer. Japan Airlines is a long-term, valued Thales customer which is the first Asian airline
Components for the 50th A320 Family aircraft to be built in the United States are now on their way to Mobile, Alabama, marking another milestone for Airbus’ global network of jetliner final assembly facilities. A sea-going ship carrying large components for the single-aisle jetliner – including the front and aft fuselage sections, wings, vertical tail
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Monarch has chosen AerData Secure Technical Records for Electronic Asset Management (STREAM) and transition services for its fleet of 36 Airbus A320s in readiness for lease transition. STREAM allows for smooth and efficient transition of aircraft and easy remarketing by airlines, lessors and MROs. A secure and web-enabled system, STREAM allows for the management of
Finnair has announced the opening of a new year-round route between Helsinki and Nanjing, China. Located along Yangtse River, Nanjing is one of the four ancient capitals of China, and a vibrant center for culture and economy. With a population of over 8 million people, Nanjing is an important commercial hub and leisure destination with
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Germania, the airline with headquarters in Berlin and which operates scheduled and charter flights to European, North African and Middle Eastern destinations, has sought the help of a German court to stop the German government from releasing a €150 million (US$180.5 million) bridging loan to Air Berlin prior to approval being granted by the European
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Daher has inaugurated its newest logistics and industrial facility on August 29, which supplies Airbus Helicopters’ facility in Querétaro, Mexico, dedicated to metallic aerostructures activities. Located in a 3,200-m² building, this facility supplies Airbus Helicopters’ nearby production center of metallic aerostructures, which notably includes the production of overwing emergency exit doors and bulk cargo compartment
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Jet Maintenance Solutions (JET MS), a global provider of integrated aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul solutions for business and regional aviation, has received all relevant approvals to launch Bombardier Global 5000/6000 jet type maintenance. Having undergone technical personnel training, obtained all necessary approvals, as well as CAA’s certificate earlier this month, Jet Maintenance Solutions is
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BOC Aviation has reported its unaudited results for the six months ended June 30, 2017. Total revenues and other income rose 16% to US$670m. Net profit after tax was US$240m, an increase of 13% over the first half of 2016. Total assets increased 7% to US$14.4bn as at June 30, 2017 from 31 December 2016.
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