Embraer’s agricultural aviation division sold 19 EMB-203 Ipanema single-seat aircraft in February, totaling 27 aircraft sold this year. This sales volume in the first two months of 2021 is already 8% higher than what was negotiated throughout 2020. The second consecutive month of high sales reflects the favorable performance of the Brazilian agribusiness and the […]
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As part of the company’s continued expansion, C&L Aviation Services, a C&L Aviation Group company, has announced the formalized start of its Aircraft Maintenance Apprenticeship Program registered with the Department of Labor. The program, set to begin in April, will provide paying jobs for apprentices while they receive on-the-job instruction, preparing them for their FAA
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Air Charter Service, the global aircraft charter broker, has appointed Caroline Wood as Group Travel Services Director, working alongside the company’s Commercial Jets division. Speaking on the appointment, Matthew Purton, ACS’ Global Director of Commercial Jets, commented: “Caroline brings with her a wealth of experience and expertise with over 25 years working at MyTravel, Thomas
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Kellstrom Aerospace has announced the disassembling of two engines, one CF6-80C2B1F and one CFM56-5B into stock. Both engines are in teardown simultaneously in the U.S. Serviceable LPT Modules are immediately available for sale or exchange. The remaining used serviceable material (USM) from this project will be available to support Kellstrom Aerospace engine programs helping airlines
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Airbus has announced that as a result of successful negotiations with IG Metall union and works council, which represents workers in Germany, no redundancies will be enforced in Germany before year-end 2023. As Airbus aims to implement a restructuring program which will affect 15,000 positions in its workforce, it will be looking to early retirements,
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MTU Maintenance saw only an 18% reduction in incoming engines across its entire portfolio in 2020, which was above market expectations of a drop of 45% in shop visits for the global aftermarket for commercial engines. MTU Maintenance attributes this stability to its broad engine portfolio, with 30 engine types, including the newly added LEAP
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Boom Supersonic has announced a strategic investment from American Express Ventures. The funds will support the continued development of Boom’s flagship product, the supersonic airliner Overture. Overture is Boom’s 65- to 88-seat supersonic airliner, capable of running on 100% sustainable aviation fuel. The supersonic aircraft is slated to roll out in 2025 and begin commercial
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Etihad Airways has announced its financial and operating results for 2020, recording a 76% fall in passengers carried throughout the year (4.2 million, compared to 17.5 million in 2019) as a result of lower demand and reduced flight capacity caused by the unparalleled global downturn in commercial aviation. As a consequence of the COVID pandemic
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Recaro Aircraft Seating has received additional orders to outfit Alaska Airlines’ (Alaska) new B737 MAX aircraft with 13 shipsets of the CL4710 and BL3530 seats. Alaska is the first carrier to order more Boeing B737 MAX aircraft after it was cleared by the FAA. The BL3530 offers passengers premium comfort and innovative amenities, and its
Stevens Aerospace has announced that all four of the company’s MRO facilities have been designated as authorized installation centers for the highly regarded PRIZM LED Cabin Lighting systems. The solid-state technology is cost-effective, app-based and provides a cabin environment that creates stunning aesthetics and even impacts passengers’ state of mind. PRIZM’s customizable full-color LED spectrum
