Cessna Aircraft Company has selected the SMA SR305-230E engine to power its Turbo Skylane NXT aircraft. The Turbo Skylane NXT is a four-seat, single-engine, high-wing airplane. The 230-hp engine will give it a cruise speed of 157 knots at 88% power and an altitude of 14,000 ft. It has an operating ceiling of 20,000 feet. […]
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AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, reported that WIŚNIOWSKI of Poland has signed a contract for a GrandNew light twin helicopter in VVIP transport configuration. The aircraft, featuring an exclusive 5 seats interior, is expected to be delivered in late 2012. This contract marks the first sale of the GrandNew light twin in Poland, further expanding the
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EADS achieved solid financial results in the first half of 2012, exceeding expectations. Order intake in the first six months reached €28.2bn driven by solid order activity at Eurocopter, Astrium, Cassidian and Airbus Military and ongoing commercial momentum at Airbus. At the end of June, EADS’ order book stood at a record level of €551.7bn
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The GE Aviation On-Wing Support Middle East & Africa quick turn engine maintenance facility, located in Qatar Science & Technology Park, as a part of the GE Advanced Technology & Research Centre, will soon start inducting engines for maintenance. The On-Wing Support facility in Qatar is the newest addition to GE’s On Wing Support global
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The Rolls Royce Civil Aerospace segment increased revenue by 17% in the first half of 2012. There was a 26% growth in OE revenue, primarily reflecting higher deliveries of Trent and corporate engines. Services revenue grew by 10% consistent with growth in the installed base of thrust. Profit increased by 24% due to increased OE
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United Technologies released that all remaining regulatory approvals related to the proposed acquisition of Goodrich Corporation have been obtained. The conclusion of the regulatory review by the U.S. Department of Justice and the European Commission clears the way for United Technologies to proceed with the proposed acquisition announced on Sept. 21, 2011. The acquisition is
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Norwegian (NAS) reported a pre tax profit of 125m NOK, an improvement of 50m from last year. This year’s result has been considerably influenced by the strike among the security staff at airports throughout Norway. The strike cost Norwegian 70m NOK. The company’s growth continues and increased by 15% in the second quarter. The number
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United Continental Holdings reported second-quarter 2012 net income of $545m, excluding $206m of net special charges. Including special charges, UAL reported second-quarter 2012 net income of $339m. For the second quarter of 2012, total revenue was $9.9bn, an increase of 2.4% year-over-year excluding special items. Including special items in 2011, second-quarter total revenue increased 1.3%
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Southwest Airlines announced executive changes at the Company. Teresa Laraba, most recently Southwest’s Senior Vice President of Customer Services, has been named the airline’s Senior Vice President of Customers. In this new role, Laraba will continue to provide senior Leadership for three departments: Customer Support & Services, Customer Relations & Rapid Rewards, and Customer Services.
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AerData B.V., the provider of software and services for the aviation industry announces the signing of a 5 year agreement with GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS), one of the leading aircraft and engine lessors, for STREAM Digital Aircraft Records software. STREAM is used by airlines, lessors and MROs to manage scanned aircraft and engine records.
