Quest Helicopters launches new family of Turbine helicopters

Quest Helicopters, a new name in aerospace, helicopter design and technology, launched at the Dubai Air Show. The privately-owned company, headquartered in Dubai, UAE, announced plans to fund, develop, define and refine new technology for a family of innovative new light twin engine and twin rotor system helicopters. Originally Dubbed “Project Q,” the QUEST AVQ series […]

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Sabena technics signs with Spare Solution Support India

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In order to ensure the optimal support for its A320/A321 pool customers, Spare Solution Support India (SSSI) has contracted Sabena technics for the repair of Airbus A320 and A321 components. Sabena technics, through its component services division, launched mid October a repair management technical collaboration with SSSI. More specifically, SSSI is a joint venture between

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Travel Management Company to offer Gogo Biz in-flight internet

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Aircell, a leading provider of in-flight connectivity for business aviation, reported that Travel Management Company is installing Gogo Biz high-speed Internet service on all mid-size aircraft in its growing fleet of charter aircraft. Installations are already underway and are scheduled for completion in the spring of 2012. Today’s announcement includes 21 firm orders plus options for

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Emirates places single largest airplane order in Boeing history

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Boeing and Dubai-based Emirates Airline announced an order for 50 Boeing 777-300ERs (Extended Range) plus options for an additional 20 of the popular twin-aisle commercial jetliner. The agreement was signed during a ceremony at the Dubai Air Show by His Highness (H.H.) Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al-Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive, Emirates Airline and Group, and Jim Albaugh,

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Air Lease Corporation reports third consecutive quarter of profitability growth

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For the three months ended September 30, 2011, Air Lease Corporation reported consolidated net income of $18.3m, compared to a consolidated net loss of $7.7m for the three months ended September 30, 2010. The increase in net income for 2011, compared to 2010, was primarily attributable to the acquisition and lease of additional aircraft. For

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Rolls-Royce appoints Sir Frank Chapman as a non-executive Director

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Rolls-Royce released that Sir Frank Chapman has joined the Board as a non-executive Director. Sir Frank is the Chief Executive of BG Group and a Fellow of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers.

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Bristow Group signs contract for six AW189 Helicopters

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AgustaWestland and Bristow Group have signed a contract for six AW189 helicopters plus options for additional aircraft. The aircraft will be used to perform offshore transport missions. The contract marks a further expansion of the fleet of AgustaWestland helicopters operated by Bristow, which already has AW139s operating globally, and strengthens the already excellent relationship with AgustaWestland.

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Air New Zealand takes delivery of new A320-200

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BOC Aviation has delivered the first of two new A320-200 aircraft to Air New Zealand. The Company first announced that it signed long-term leases with Air New Zealand for two aircraft early last year. The second aircraft is scheduled to be delivered in December.

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Air Berlin to take over NIKI

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Since July 2010 Air Berlin PLC has held a 49.9% stake in NIKI Luftfahrt GmbH. airberlin, the Lauda Private Trust and Niki Lauda have agreed that the Lauda Private Trust will be withdrawing from NIKI Luftfahrt GmbH. The withdrawal of the Lauda Private Trust will be taking place shortly in the course of restructuring measures

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Niki Lauda strengthens airberlin’s Board

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FlyNiki founder Niki Lauda has resigned as CEO of the Austrian airline and has been appointed to the Board of Air Berlin PLC as Non-Executive Director.

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