StockMarket.aero achieves record 37 million qualified online stock listings

Component Control reported that StockMarket.aero, the company’s free, online aviation parts marketplace, has achieved a record 37 million qualified line items of available inventory and capabilities from its 2,300+ customers and aircraft parts vendors. Since its market launch in 2006, StockMarket.aero participation has grown to include 27,000+ subscribers to be the largest open marketplace for aircraft […]

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MTU Maintenance Zhuhai and Skynet Asia Airways sign contract

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MTU Maintenance Zhuhai and Japanese Skynet Asia Airways (SNA) will be cooperating on the maintenance of CFM56-7 engines operated by the airline. A contract to this effect was inked at the Aviation Expo China on September 22nd. The agreement runs for an initial five years; if renewed for another five years, it will cover the engines powering

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ANA took delivery of long awaited Dreamliner

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All Nippon Airways (ANA) and Boeing signed the formal documents completing the contractual delivery of the first 787 Dreamliner on September 25th, which is more than three years behind schedule. Celebrations to mark this milestone began September 26th in Everett with a delivery ceremony, followed by flyaway of the airplane on September 27th. The blue and white-painted aircraft will enter

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Egyptian Air Force becomes new Airbus Military C295 operator

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The Egyptian Air Force (EAF) has taken delivery of its first Airbus Military C295 on September 29th. The aircraft in military transport configuration, was delivered ahead of contract schedule. This aircraft is part of a three aircraft order placed by the EAF in October 2010. The other two aircraft are to be delivered during the last

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MAEL to provide line maintenance to XL Airways France

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Monarch Aircraft Engineering (MAEL) has signed a line maintenance technical handling agreement with XL Airways France. The agreement will see MAEL continue to provide support for the French airline’s fleet of Airbus A330 aircraft from their line station at Male International airport in the Maldives. This maintenance technical handling agreement will take place throughout the winter season

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Nordic Aviation Capital reports recent transactions

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Nordic Aviation Capital confirmed that it has purchased one Bombardier Dash 8-Q300 (MSN 565) from All Nippon Airways Trading Co. and purchased one ex Mac Air ATR 42-500 (MSN 571) from Transtate Airlines Investments Pty (Receivers and Managers Appointed). It has also leased one ATR 42-320 (MSN 337) to TACA and sold one Fokker 50 (MSN 20178) to

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Avolon leases 9 Boeing & Airbus aircraft to Ryanair and AirAsia

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Avolon, the international aircraft leasing group, has leased five Boeing 737-800s to Ryanair and four Airbus A320 aircraft to AirAsia. Seven of the aircraft deliver this week with two delivering in early 2012. Avolon’s committed fleet now stands at 88 aircraft with 25 customers in 18 countries. Avolon also announced that it has increased its

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USMX AirLink launches new cargo division "Air Tribe"

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USMX AirLink has formed Air Tribe; a new division dedicated to air cargo and specializing in ACMI and ad-hock regional cargo. Air Tribe will start by offering small jet and large turbo prop solutions throughout Mexico and its surrounding neighbors. Air Tribe will be headed by Noel Rude, a long time veteran of the aviation

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Lufthansa Technik to provide component support for JAL's fleet of 787s

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Lufthansa Technik has been chosen to provide component support for Japan Airlines (JAL) – one of the first Boeing 787 customers that have 35 of the aircraft on order. LHT has concluded a Total Component Support (TCS) contract with JAL for a term of ten years and will provide material support, including repairs and logistics services,

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EGME receives NASAIR's 5th aircraft for heavy check