Air Tahiti announced the purchase of an ATR 72-500, valued at over $18 million. With the acquisition of this aircraft, the French Polynesian operator is reaching its 25th new ATR ordered since 1986. The airline currently operates 4 ATR 42-500s and 5 ATR 72-500s. Three additional ATR 72-500s currently on order, including the aircraft announced […]
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Bombardier Aerospace announced a 400 nautical mile (NM) (741 km) increase to the non-stop intercontinental range of its high speed Global 5000 business jet. The range increase is standard for all Global 5000 aircraft ordered as of February 1st, 2008 and will be available as an option for aircraft previously ordered, but yet to be
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Honeywell has expanded its relationship with ST Aerospace through the signing of a five-year maintenance service agreement for a select range of Honeywell cockpit avionics and mechanical systems installed on Boeing 737, Airbus A320 and selected legacy aircraft. This collaborative initiative between the two companies follows the appointment of STA Systems Pte Ltd., a wholly
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Honeywell has signed a contract with Airbus to provide the industry
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Honeywell will provide wheels and brakes and associated maintenance for HNA Group
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Messier Services Asia has signed a new major agreement with China Eastern covering 24 Airbus A320 landing gear program for exchange, maintenance and overhaul. The work has already started and will continue throughout 2008 & 2009. Following its Boeing certification and the expansion of its facility, Messier Services Asia has started maintenance and overhaul on
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AirTran Airways released that Stan Gadek, senior vice president and chief financial officer, will leave the company effective April 30, 2008, after eight years of service to the airline. AirTran Airways management and its board of directors have already started a search for his successor.
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Philippine Airlines incurred a loss of $11.3 million for October-to-December 2007, but still emerged with a profit of $11.5 million for the first nine months of its 2007-2008 fiscal year. The loss contrasted with net income of $79.5 million in the same period in 2006 The flag carrier earned $15.3 million in operating income in
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Korean Air is expanding its A380 fleet with the purchase of three more A380 aircraft. This firm order is in addition to the five A380 aircraft ordered by Korean Air in 2003. Starting in 2010, Korean Air will introduce the A380 on high density traffic routes from Seoul to the US west coast, with subsequent
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Airbus has successfully tested a fuel cells system in flight. For the first time on a civil aircraft this innovative energy source powered the aircraft’s back-up hydraulic and electric power systems. The test conducted in February is part of Airbus’ overall plans for an eco-efficient aviation industry. It supports the on-going research to evaluate the
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