Boeing delivers Qatar Airways' 100th airplane

Boeing has delivered Qatar Airways’ 100th airliner, a Boeing 777-200LR, at a ceremony in Everett. The Doha-based airline now operates 27 Boeing 777s of various types, including 16 777-300ERs, two 777 Freighters and nine 777-200LRs. Boeing handed over the airplane to Qatar Airways at a ceremony attended by the airline’s Chief Executive Officer Akbar Al […]

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Air Data to form new business unit – AerData Technical Services –

AerData, the Amsterdam/Netherlands-based provider of software and  services for aircraft and engine operators, lessors and MROs announced the formation of a new business unit called ADTS (AerData Technical Services).    ADTS will provide a wide range of services based on the renowned AerData software suite all delivered by a team of dedicated and experienced professionals.  The business concept

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Iberia wins British Airways engine maintenance contract

Iberia has won a contract for the maintenance, repair and overhaul of the CFM56-5B engines, which power the British Airways’ Airbus A318 aircraft used on the London City – New York JFK service. The contract is for a five-year period. The Spanish airline has an extensive experience as a CFM56-5B operator in its Airbus fleet and

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Joakim Landholm named new Head of Commercial at SAS

After SAS’ CEO Rickard Gustafson presented the company’s new strategic direction earlier this month, which included its current Commercial department being split into two departments – Commercial and Marketing & Sales – the new head of Commercial has now been appointed. Joakim Landholm will take on the responsibility as Head of Commercial, and he will also

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Robert Knebel joins Embraer Executive Jets as VP, Sales

Embraer has named Robert Knebel Vice-President, Executive Aircraft Sales for U.S., Canada and the Caribbean. ​​ Knebel will lead the field-based team of regional sales managers throughout North America. He will also be responsible for operational areas in the new Executive Jets Customer Center in Melbourne, Florida, including the New Aircraft Contracts and Specification functions.​ Currently based

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Luxair orders four Q400 NextGen turboprops

Bombardier Aerospace confirmed that a firm order for four Q400 NextGen high-speed turboprop airliners, which was announced on August 16, 2011, was placed by Luxair, the national airline of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. The transaction also included options on an additional four Q400 NextGen aircraft. Luxair placed a firm order for three Q400 airliners in

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Hamilton Sundstrand and LHT sign long-term contract for 787 component services

Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation, a key supplier in the Boeing 787 Dreamliner program and Lufthansa Technik AG have signed a long-term contract for providing MRO services on Hamilton Sundstrand’s components for the Boeing 787. This relationship allows Lufthansa Technik’s component division to take another step forward by offering a broad portfolio of services for Hamilton Sundstrand

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