Delta Air Lines reported financial results for the December 2012 quarter. Delta’s net income for the December 2012 quarter was $238m, excluding special items. Results include the $100m negative impact of Superstorm Sandy on airline and refinery operations. Delta’s net income for 2012 was $1.6bn, excluding special items, a $362m increase over 2011. Delta’s GAAP […]
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Triumph Group signed a definitive agreement to acquire the pump and engine control systems business of Goodrich Corporation (Goodrich Pump & Engine Control Systems or GPECS) from United Technologies Corporation. The acquisition is subject to regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions and is expected to close in the current fiscal quarter. The acquired business,
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Aerostructures Middle East Services (AMES) will further expand its jet engine nacelle repair capabilities as this joint venture of Safran’s Aircelle and Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance builds on two successful years of operation from its technical base in Dubai. AMES supports key airlines in the Middle East, the Gulf Arab states and
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Unison Industries has been awarded a life-of-the-program contract by Snecma (Safran) to provide its air cooled oil coolers for the LEAP-1B engine produced by CFM International. The LEAP-1B engine will power the next generation of Boeing’s popular 737 aircraft series, launched as the 737 MAX, expected to enter into service in 2017. Based on the
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GE Capital Aviation Services Limited (GECAS) announced the delivery of two leased Boeing 737-400s to new customer AeroContractors Company of Nigeria Limited. Deliveries were made in September and December to expand the airline’s fleet.
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Cebu Pacific Air took delivery of its first A320 equipped with Sharklets, becoming the first operator of the new fuel-saving wing tip devices in the Philippines. Sharklets are newly designed wing-tip devices allowing airlines to reduce fuel burn by up to 4% on longer sectors. They are an option on new-build A320 Family aircraft, and
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Embraer S.A. and AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, have signed a memorandum of understanding aiming at establishing a joint-venture which could lead to the production of AgustaWestland helicopters in Brazil to be marketed for both commercial and military use in Brazil and Latin America. “This is an important step for Embraer as we continue expanding our
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Baltic Ground Services and Aeroflot, the flag carrier of the Russian Federation, have announced a new cooperation in Poland by signing an into-plane fuelling services agreement. Baltic Ground Services will provide into-plane fuelling services for the Russian carrier’s aircraft at the largest three airports in Poland – Warsaw, Krakow and Katowice. Beginning from January 2013,
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BAE Systems Regional Aircraft has secured a three-year extension to its long-standing JetSpares contract with Braathens Technical AB of Sweden in support of 12 Avro RJ regional jetliners operated by Braathens subsidiary, Malmö Aviation. The contract has an option to run for a fourth year and will cover continued Avro RJ operations by Malmö Aviation
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IFE Services announced the appointment of Joerg Schiffmann as Commercial Director. Bringing over 20 years experience in the in-flight entertainment (IFE) sector, Joerg is responsible for developing the business in key regions as the company continues to expand its global presence. Joerg has previously held CEO level positions with content service provider Atlas Air, content
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