Stratos, a leading aircraft investment specialist and asset manager with a substantial portfolio of leased aircraft, has expanded its presence in Japan with a dedicated office in Toranomon, Tokyo staffed by two industry veterans. Masayuki Kamada has been appointed as Head of Japan and joins from FPG where he spent the past seven years as […]
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The office of the inspector general of the U.S. Transportation Department has confirmed that it will now audit the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA’s) oversight of Boeing’s manufacture of the 737 and 787 jet. In particular the FAA will review the FAA’s processes for “identifying and resolving” production issues and “addressing allegations of undue pressure within
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Embraer and Pratt & Whitney have successfully tested a GTF-powered E195-E2 aircraft on 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). The test, with one engine running on 100% SAF, validated that GTF engines and the E-Jets E2 family can fly on both engines with blends of up to 100% SAF without any compromise to safety or performance.
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International Airlines Group (IAG) is converting 14 A320neo-family options, announced in August 2013, into firm orders for 11 A320neos and three A321neos. This is in addition to the conversion of eight A320neo-family options which IAG exercised in March 2022 for six A320neos and two A321neos. These aircraft will be delivered in 2024 and 2025 and
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LCI, a leading aviation company and a subsidiary of the Libra Group, has announced the acquisition of a portfolio of 19 helicopters from Lobo Leasing, alongside RIVE Private Investment and Turning Rock Partners. The portfolio is valued at over US$115 million (£94 million) and comprises helicopters from leading manufacturers including Airbus Helicopters, Bell, Leonardo and
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The Government of Canada is committed to strengthening Canada’s trade corridors, which support its supply chains, help grow its economy and ensure its recovery, while creating good, middle-class jobs. The Minister of Transport, the Honourable Omar Alghabra, announced close to CA$105 million for three new projects with NAV CANADA under the National Trade Corridors Fund. These projects will help
Aergo Capital Limited (Aergo) has successfully delivered the first of eight 737 (Max) aircraft to Lion Air. The aircraft, bearing manufacturer serial number 43016 will be operated by Batik Air, a member of the Lion Air group. Fred Browne, Chief Executive Officer of Aergo, commented: “We are delighted to deliver the first of eight 737
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SITA’s 2022 Passenger IT Insights research highlights pent-up demand for both business and leisure travel emerging from the pandemic, with passengers further embracing mobile and touch-less technologies to make the journey as convenient and seamless as possible.The survey reveals an increase in passenger use of mobile devices for booking, on board the airplane, and for
AJW Group, a producer of aircraft component parts, repair, and supply chain solutions provider, has appointed Rachael Caston as CEO of AJW Aviation. Caston, who has an honours degree in Aeronautical Engineering, an MA in Strategic and International Defence, and qualifications in strategic leadership and management from the Chartered Management Institute (CMI), will guide the
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The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), the UN’s aviation arm, is calling on the Russian Federation to cease the dual registration of its aircraft in an attempt to bypass global sanctions. The request has come about subsequent to the 226th Meeting of the ICAO Council. The Council has made it clear that under the Chicago
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