Thai Airways International (THAI) finalized a firm order for six 777-300 Extended Range (ER) airplanes. The order completes an agreement to purchase Boeing 777-300ERs announced during the Paris Air Show in June. At list prices, the order is valued at $1.7 billion. THAI currently operates nearly every 777 model produced, including the 777-200, 777-200ER, 777-300 and 777-300ER. […]
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FL Technics Ulyanovsk, a complex aircraft technical support and maintenance services provider, has announced a further expansion of its services’ network. On the 17th of August 2011 FL Technics Ulyanovsk was granted a residence certificate for operating within the free economic zone in Ulyanovsk, Russia. According to the newly signed contract, by 2018 the Ulyanovsk-Vostochny
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Gazprom Avia and PowerJet signed an agreement for the support of 20 SaM146 propulsion system dedicated to power the Sukhoi Superjet 100 aircraft (SSJ100). This Customer Support Agreement plans out the general contractual terms to be applied between Gazprom Avia and PowerJet concerning product support, documentation, training, on-site support and engine warranties. It will enable PowerJet to
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Jet Aviation Dubai recently completed its first Embraer Legacy 650 L1 inspection, a mandatory inspection after the aircraft has accumulated 600 flight hours. The company has the largest Embraer Legacy customer base in the Middle East and is experiencing substantial demand for Legacy maintenance support.
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AeroMechanical Services has signed a contract with a Middle Eastern Boeing 737 operator for the Automated Flight Information Reporting System (“AFIRSTM”) 220. The contract requires AMA to install the AFIRS 220 on two Boeing 737-300 aircraft serving the Middle East and North Africa. This airline’s original interest in AFIRS was for satellite voice and flight
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Deucalion Capital X Limited, an investment fund advised by DVB Bank SE (DVB), has acquired six Rolls-Royce Trent 772 powered A330-300 aircraft from Cathay Pacific Airways Limited and leased them back on long-term leases. The six aircraft entered Cathay Pacific before 2001. GE Japan Corporation has provided senior debt financing. PK AirFinance S.a.r.l. acted as
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Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Company and -Gazprom komplekt- signed а contract at the International Aviation and Space Salon MAKS, for the purchase of 10 Sukhoi Superjet 100/95LR aircraft to upgrade the fleet of Gazprom Avia. The order is valued at $323 million at list prices. Deliveries are scheduled to begin in 2013.
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Werner Aero Services reported the appointment of Julie Goodridge as Senior Vice President of Sales. Goodridge has held the leadership roles of Center Director with FlightSafety International, Regional Director of Sales for CAE and was previously the Alumni Director for Embry-Riddle. In her new position with Werner, she will oversee the company’s global sales and marketing.
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Following a number of recent senior appointments, the International Bureau of Aviation (IBA) welcomed Kane Ray to their growing consultancy team and appraisal personnel. Kane joined IBA earlier this month, as an Aviation Analyst. Kane’s primary focus will be to support IBA’s busy Consultancy and Appraisal division with aircraft engine valuations and related research.
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Boeing completed all flight tests required for type certification of the 787-8 Dreamliner with Rolls-Royce engines this weekend. The final flight occurred on August 13th onboard ZA102, the ninth 787 to be built. Capt. Mike Carriker, chief pilot for the 787 program, brought ZA102 back to its home base at Paine Field in Everett, following a 90 minute
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