Eurocopter will supply seven EC225 LP helicopters to China’s CITIC Offshore Helicopter

CITIC Offshore Helicopter has ordered seven EC225 LP long-range helicopters in a new agreement with Eurocopter that also paves the way for future joint ventures involving the two companies in training and maintenance services to serve China’s rapidly-developing rotary-wing market. The EC225 LP Super Pumas acquired in this latest order will be delivered by Eurocopter […]

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Precision Air Services signs contract for 5 ATR -600s

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Tanzanian carrier Precision Air Services and ATR announced the signature of a contract for the purchase of four ATR 42-600s and one ATR 72-600 aircraft. The deal is valued at $9m. Delivery of the 50-seat ATR 42-600s will start in late 2012. The ATR 72-600 will be delivered in 2014. With this acquisition, Precision Air Services

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AFI KLM E&M and Afriqiyah Airways resume cooperation

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The 2008 contract between AFI KLM E&M and Afriqiyah Airways has been reactivated following an amendment signed in November this year. The agreement still involves pool access and component repairs for the Libyan carrier’s A320 and A330 fleets. The contract includes the maintenance checks on these same aircraft.

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Honda Aircraft achieves first flight of third FAA-conforming HondaJet

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Honda Aircraft Company reported that the third FAA design-conforming HondaJet aircraft, referred to as “F2,” has been conducting extensive flight testing since its first flight on Nov. 18, 2011. This milestone marks important progress toward the HondaJet’s certification. The F2 aircraft’s first flight test began with engine startup at 2:04pm Eastern Time and lift-off at

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Taikoo Spirit overhauls four CFM56-7 thrust reversers

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Taikoo Spirit AeroSystems (Jinjiang) Composite (Taikoo Spirit), has finished overhaul maintenance on a major Mainland Chinese operator’s four CFM56-7 thrust reversers halves, achieving a world class TAT of 16 days. The four thrust reversers halves (CFM56-7 – Boeing 737NG) were overhauled according to the Component Maintenance Manual (CCM), and inner wall repairs plus all Service

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Alan Hood appointed new Managing Director for Aircell

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Effective 1st December 2011, Alan Hood has been appointed Managing Director, for Aircelle, an Aircelle (Safran group) subsidiary located in Burnley, Lancashire – United Kingdom. He succeeds Andrew White who has moved to another position within Safran Group.

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Embraer delivers first E-Jet to China's Hebei Airlines

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Embraer delivered two EMBRAER 190 (E190) jets to China’s Hebei Airlines. The sale of these two E190s was confirmed this month, and the purchase of another eight jets is still subject to the Chinese government approval. Based in Shijiazhuang, the capital city of China’s Hebei Province, the E190s will be deployed to support establishing a

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ILFC announces pricing of 8.625% senior notes due 2022

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International Lease Finance Corporation (ILFC) has priced, and entered into an agreement to issue and sell, subject to certain conditions, $650,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 8.625% senior notes due 2022 (the “Notes”) pursuant to an effective registration statement filed on August 7, 2009 with the Securities and Exchange Commission. ILFC expects to close the offering

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Japanese Ministry of Defense to purchase F-35 aircraft

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The Japanese Defense Minister Yasuo Ichikawa has announced the selection of the F-35 Lightning II aircraft for the F-X program. The F-35 is produced by Lockheed Martin and powered by Pratt & Whitney’s F135 engine. The announcement includes 42 installed engines, spare engines and a logistics support program. The Japanese government’s decision to select the

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GA Telesis names Russell Bonnell, President of its MRO division