Despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic and the air travel restrictions that characterized much of 2021, Swissport can look back on a successful business year, thanks primarily to its cargo unit. In 2021, goods totalling 5.1 million metric tons (2019: 4.6 million tons) passed through more than 100 air cargo centres. This is […]
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Astronics Corporation, a leading provider of advanced technologies for global aerospace, defence and other mission-critical industries, has reported preliminary revenue and bookings for the fourth quarter of 2021. Astronics’ unaudited preliminary revenue in the fourth quarter of 2021 was approximately US$116 million of which approximately US$99 million was from the Aerospace segment and US$17 million
The Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) has selected Thomas Global’s TFD-7000 Series flight displays for its Boeing 757 fleet. The TFD-7000 Series displays deliver the most cost-effective and lowest-risk display upgrade solution for Boeing 757, 767 and 737 aircraft. TFD-7000 Series displays provide a high-performance, cost-effective drop-in LCD retrofit that resolves critical issues around
MAAS Aviation, a globally recognised expert in aircraft painting and exterior coatings, has announced changes to its senior team as Richard Marston assumes the role of Chief Commercial Officer and Fran Carew retires after 35 years’ loyal service to the business. Marston joined MAAS Aviation in January 2020 as Director of Customer Service, Sales and
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American budget carriers Frontier Group Holdings (Frontier Airlines) and Spirit Airlines Inc (Spirit Airlines) are to merge to create the fifth-largest American carrier in a US$2.9 billion deal. Frontier Airlines will hold a controlling stake in the yet-to-be-named new carrier. The move could prove beneficial to both carriers while airlines, domestically and internationally, struggle to
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American Airlines has signed a definitive investment agreement with GOL, Brazil’s largest airline, deepening the relationship between the two carriers to create the broadest and most rewarding network in the Americas. The combined networks will provide customers with more than 30 destinations in the US served by American and more than 34 new destinations in
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Boeing has signed a supply agreement for two million gallons (7.5 million litres) of blended sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) with EPIC Fuels to power its Commercial Airplanes operations in Washington state and South Carolina through 2022. “SAF is a safe, proven, immediate solution that will help achieve our industry’s long-term commitment to net-zero carbon emissions
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Aergo Capital (Aergo) has successfully delivered one DHC-8-Q400 aircraft bearing manufacturers serial number 4187 to AvantiAir. The delivery was completed on January 26, 2022. This unit is part of the 20 DHC-8-Q400 aircraft Aergo acquired in 2021. Fred Browne, Chief Executive Officer, Aergo, commented: “We are delighted to add AvantiAir to Aergo’s growing customer base. We
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WestJet has awarded its CFM56-7B engine maintenance programme to Lufthansa Technik. The agreement provides WestJet with access to a wide range of services including overhaul capabilities and on-site maintenance support. Under a separate agreement, Lufthansa Technik has collaborated with FTAI Aviation to provide access to CFM56 modules and material to support this maintenance programme. An
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AAR, a leading provider of aviation services to commercial and government operators, MROs and OEMs, has extended its component MRO contract with International Aerospace Management Company (IAMCO), which is responsible for depot-level maintenance for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization’s (NATO) E-3A AWACS aircraft fleet, for another ten years. The services will be performed at AAR’s
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