Airborne Maintenance & Engineering Services (AMES), a subsidiary of Air Transport Services Group, has appointed Ben Ward as General Manager of its PEMCO World Air Services division. Mr. Ward brings over 30 years of experience to his new role. Most recently he served as PEMCO’s Chief Financial Officer.
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Airbus has executed a definitive agreement under which Motorola Solutions will acquire Plant Holdings, which holds the Airbus DS Communications business. This agreement is part of the portfolio reshaping within the Airbus Defence and Space Division announced in September 2014. Airbus DS Communications is a leading provider in North America of command centre software for
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CTT Systems AB, the market leader in aircraft humidity control systems, announces a Zonal Drying order for additional 14 Boeing Next-Generation 737-800s from Pobeda Airlines (a low-cost airline in the Aeroflot Group) to be line fitted from February 2018. Peter Landquist, VP Sales & Marketing, CTT Systems AB, comments: “We are privileged to receive an
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Turboprop manufacturer ATR and the Indonesian airline TransNusa have extended their Global Maintenance Agreement (GMA). Signed in 2014, the initial contract covered the repair, overhaul and pooling services of Line Replaceable Units, along with propeller services, fuel nozzle services and an on-Sste stock support for the domestic carrier’s fleet of two ATR 72-600s. The GMA
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MTU Aero Engines AG generated revenues of €2,548.0m in the first six months of 2017, up 11% on the previous year (1-6/16: €2,299.2m). The group’s operating profit increased by 26% from €254.1m to €320.8m, resulting in an EBIT margin of 12.6% (1-6/16: 11.1%). Earnings after tax increased by 29% from €176.1m to €227.5m. “The development
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In the second quarter 2017, Embraer delivered 35 commercial and 24 executive (16 light and 8 large) jets, compared to the 26 commercial and 26 executive (23 light and 3 large) jet deliveries in the second quarter 2016. The Company’s firm order backlog ended the quarter at US$18.5bn. Revenues in the second quarter increased 29.5%
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Robinson Helicopter Company received FAA certification for its R66 Turbine Newscopter. The turnkey ready R66 ENG (Electronic News Gathering) helicopter is the ideal solution for television news outlets wanting a reliable, economical, turbine powered helicopter with a state-of-the-art news broadcasting system. Powered by the Rolls Royce RR300 turbine engine, the four-place R66 Newscopter delivers greater
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Second-quarter results for 2017 have been released by Heathrow Airport which reveal record punctuality, a reduction in passenger charges of 2.3% and its highest Q2 Airport Service Quality score of 4.16. Domestic connectivity has been enhanced with Flybe’s new services and the introduction of new long-haul destinations such as Portland and New Orleans. Passenger traffic
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Air France-KLM has announced a further major step in the reinforcement of its strategic partnerships with the creation of a single global joint-venture between Air France-KLM, Delta Air Lines and Virgin Atlantic and the strengthening of its partnership with China Eastern Airlines. Air France-KLM will acquire Virgin Group’s 31% stake in Virgin Atlantic for £220m
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The commitment to future growth for aviation services at Essendon Airport has been strengthened with the construction and unveiling of a second aviation fuel depot at Essendon Fields. The facilities include two new CL17 17,000 litre fuel trucks that can deliver fuel to anywhere on the airport and a new aviation fuel depot, located on
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