AES awarded EASA and U.K. CAA Part21J Design Organisation Approval

Aerospace Engineering Solutions (AES) has released that its Shannon, Ireland, office has received full EASA Part21J Design Organisation Approval (DOA) further complimenting their U.K. Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) Part21J Design Organisation Approval. AES believe this approval structure will provide a transparent Supplemental Type Certification (STC)/Modification process following the U.K.’s departure from the EU. This […]

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Bahrain Defence Force purchases one Avro RJ100 aircraft

Military & Defense

On behalf of Braathens, Skyworld Aviation has concluded the sale of one Avro RJ100 aircraft to the Bahrain Defence Force. SE-DSZ (serial number 3380) will undergo maintenance at Norwich prior to ferrying to Bahrain. Seven out of the ten aircraft fleet from Braathens have now been sold. The Bahrain Defence Force currently operates one Avro RJ85 and

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Aero Capital Solutions acquires twenty A320 Family aircraft from easyJet through sale-and-leaseback

Aircraft & Engines

Aero Capital Solutions (ACS), a leading mid-life aircraft leasing platform, has acquired twenty A320 family aircraft from easyJet Airline Company on a sale-and-leaseback basis. The transactions were completed in two tranches during 2020. “Working collaboratively with our airline partners, we are able to build highly competitive and tailored solutions which support fleet development needs,” said

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U.S. House panel approves US$42.5 billion for transportation

Other News

On a 39-25 vote, the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee has approved US$42.5 billion for transportation sectors, including US$8 billion to U.S. airports and concessionaires and US$3 billion for a temporary payroll support program for aerospace manufacturing, as part of a COVID-19 relief plan. Airports and concessionaires had previously benefitted from US$12 billion in financial

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Spirit Airlines ends fourth- quarter with net loss of US$157.3 million

Financial

Spirit Airlines has reported fourth quarter 2020 results. Total operating revenues for the fourth quarter 2020 were US$498.5 million, a decrease of 48.6% year over year as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to severely affect demand for air travel. For the fourth quarter 2020, total revenue per passenger flight segment decreased 14.5% year over year to

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United to work with Archer Aviation to accelerate production of advanced, short-haul electric aircraft

Aircraft & Engines, Top Stories

United Airlines has completed an agreement to work with air mobility company Archer as part of the airline’s broader effort to invest in emerging technologies that decarbonize air travel. Rather than relying on traditional combustion engines, Archer’s electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft are designed to use electric motors and have the potential for

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Bahrain International Airport’s new passenger terminal includes SITA Smart Path biometrics and SITA Flex

Information Technology

Backed by SITA’s state-of-the-art technology, Bahrain International Airport’s (BIA) newly-opened passenger terminal is better prepared to respond to the changing demands of travel during the COVID-19 pandemic. The ultra-modern facility positions BIA as the most advanced boutique airport in the Gulf, increasing its capacity to 14 million passengers per year. A key focus for Bahrain

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Mesa Air Group reports first quarter fiscal 2021 results

Financial

Mesa’s first-quarter 2021 results reflect net income of US$14.1 million, compared to net income of US$10.8 million in the first quarter of 2020. Mesa’s pre-tax income in the first quarter was US$18.9 million, compared to US$10.8 million for the first quarter of 2020. Adjusted pre-tax income was US$18.0 million, compared to US$14.3 million in the

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GA Telesis appoints Jessica Matthews Managing Director, GAT Logistics Solutions

People

GA Telesis (GAT) has appointed Jessica Matthews as Managing Director of GAT Logistics Solutions. Matthews will be tasked with leading all aspects of strategy, sales, operations, contracts, revenue, and margin targets, as well as managing all future partnerships in the logistics space. Matthews will also be responsible for growing the GAT Logistics Solutions network globally.

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Astronics secures new inflight connectivity equipment order from Collins Aerospace