Massive Cathay Pacific interim loss blamed on low-cost carriers

Posting its first interim loss since 2012, Cathay Pacific has blamed its HK$2.05bn interim loss on stiff competition both from Chinese airlines as well as low-cost carriers. Hong Kong-based Cathay Pacific had been expected to post a loss, but analysts had underestimated it with a projected HK$1.2bn deficit.Passenger revenue fell to HK$32.1bn, 3.9 percent down […]

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Boeing Helena site expands to support 777X airplane production

Boeing has announced the 90,000 ft² expansion of Boeing Helena to support 777X airplane production. Boeing Helena is set to install new machine tools to fabricate critical titanium parts for the 777X. “Our investment in Boeing Helena is a testament to our incredible, hard-working team members and their ability to deliver on our commitments to

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American Airlines starts new service to Budapest and Prague in 2018

American Airlines is giving its customers more access to Europe, with new summer service to Budapest (BUD) and Prague (PRG) from Philadelphia, and additional service to Venice (VCE) from Chicago, starting May 4, 2018. Budapest and Prague will be new destinations on American’s route map. The airline currently offers service to Venice from Philadelphia. This

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Southeast Aerospace completes multifaceted Cessna 421B Garmin Avionics package installation

Southeast Aerospace has completed a multifaceted Cessna 421B Garmin Avionics package installation. The Garmin Avionics package included the installation of a GTN-750 and GNC-255A for radio communication. The intercom system was wired for a 4 passenger ICS. Music inputs were placed on the aircraft instrument panel and one at the VIP seat for music input

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GMT Global Republic Aviation acquires one Airbus A319 aircraft

GMT Global Republic Aviation (GMT Global) has completed the acquisition of one Airbus A319‐100 aircraft, on lease to American Airlines. ”GMT is pleased to add this aircraft to our portfolio” said Randy Dietrich, CEO of GMT Global and Republic Financial Corporation. “The A319 has established itself as an integral part of the single‐aisle market and

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ST Engineering reports lower profits in second quarter 2017

Singapore Technologies Engineering (ST Engineering) has announced that Group revenue for its second quarter ended 30 June 2017 (2Q2017) came in 8% higher at S$1.76bn compared to S$1.62bn in the same period last year. Group quarterly Profit before tax (PBT) fell 12% year-on-year to S$149.8m from S$170.3m, mainly due to an S$8.1m loss from the

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IAI posts second quarter net income of US$21m

Israel Aerospace Industries, Israel’s largest national military and civilian security defense company, has issued its consolidated financial statements for the quarter ended June 30, 2017. In the second quarter 2017, the Company reported a record growth in order backlog to US$11.1bn. The Company reported sales totaling US$859m in the second quarter of the year, as

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Shree Airlines joins Bombardier’s family of CRJ Series aircraft operators

Shree Airlines has launched a new regional jet service with Bombardier CRJ Series aircraft. The Nepali carrier commenced service with its first CRJ200 aircraft on August 11, 2017. Shree Airlines have acquired all three CRJ Series aircraft from a third party. The CRJ Series regional jets share commonality benefits that provide flexibility to operators and

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