JetBlue founder and Chairman David Neeleman has announced plans to start up his fourth airline, a domestic carrier in Brazil, pending local Government approvals. Mr. Neeleman, who was born in Brazil, has raised $150 million to finance the as-yet-unnamed carrier. The airline, to be based in Sao Paulo, plans to commence operations in early 2009 […]
JetBlue founder announces plans for new domestic airline in Brazil Read More »
AirAsia X, the new long-haul low cost-carrier within the AirAsia Group, has signed a firm contract for an additional 10 A330-300s, which brings the airline’s total order to 25 A330 aircraft. In June 2007, AirAsia X placed a first order for 15 A330s. AirAsia X is currently operating its long-haul, low-cost service with leased A330s
AirAsia X orders 10 additional Airbus A330 aircraft Read More »
Airbus has terminated negotiations with the OHB / MT Aerospace consortium regarding the sale of the Airbus sites in Nordenham, Varel and the EADS site in Augsburg since a viable industrial and financial solution was not achievable. Airbus will continue searching for other solutions and, in parallel, will proceed with the carve-out of the three
Airbus continues site divestment strategy Read More »
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) announced that 2007 sales totaled $3.3 billion compared to $2.8 billion in 2006, an 18 percent increase. $2.7 billion (82 percent) of these sales are for export. Net profit for 2007 was reported at $126 million compared to $130 million in 2006. IAI
Israel Aerospace Industries Read More »
Airbus showcases the new A350 XWB cabin at this year’s Aircraft Interiors Expo in Hamburg/Germany (April 1-3, 2008). Visitors will discover the attributes of the A350 XWB cabin interior in a new mock-up, displayed for the first time at an exhibition. Another highlight of Airbus’ presence is the presentation of a totally new galley concept,
Airbus showcases new A350 XWB cabin Read More »
Air Berlin PLC has placed a firm order for ten type Q400 turboprop aircraft with Bombardier, the Canadian manufacturer, and has an option on a further 10 planes. The airline expects to receive four Q400 aircraft this year and the remaining six in 2009. The 76-seater turboprops are primarily designed as a replacement for the
Air Berlin places order for turboprops Read More »
Pratt & Whitney Canada launched the second phase of a $45 million investment program designed to increase the long-term competitiveness of its Halifax facility. The company will transform it into a world-class, high-technology assembly and test aerospace centre. Since 2006, P&WC has invested $21 million in its Halifax facility to install state-of-the-art manufacturing equipment and
P&WC launches second phase of $45 million investment in Halifax Read More »
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI)’s Bedek Aviation Group delivered the first B767-200 Bedek Special Freighter Configuration (BDSF) to Cargo Aircraft Management (CAM), after conversion from passenger to freighter configuration. Cargo Aircraft Management is a wholly owned subsidiary of Cargo Holdings International (CHI). CHI is owned by ABX Holdings, Inc. (ABXA). This is the thirty-fourth B767-200 passenger
IAI delivers first of four B767-200 Special Freighters Read More »
The Japan Civil Aviation Bureau (JCAB) has officially authorized KLM Engineering & Maintenance (KLM E&M) to carry out Base Maintenance in Amsterdam on Boeing 747-400s as of February 2008. KLM E&M is the first European company, and only the second outside Japan, to be granted this authorization. The JCAB has also renewed KLM E&M
KLM E&M authorized to perform base maintenance on Boeing 747-400s by JCAB Read More »
SAS Technical Services has signed a new 5-year contract with Air Greenland, which covers Engineering, Line Maintenance, Planning and administration of materials relating to the airline’s Airbus A330-200, which traffics the route between Copenhagen and Greenland. The new contract furthermore also contains provisions for c-checks and APU-lease. Air Greenland is based at Nuuk Airport on
Air Greenland signs new contract with SAS Technical Services Read More »
