ARINC Incorporated has signed a Letter of Intent with Virgin Atlantic Airways to supply its new on-board Wi-Fi solution, Cabin Connect, to the airline. Virgin Atlantic is the first customer to sign for the new offering and will introduce the service to its passengers on a trial basis on three Airbus A330 aircraft commencing in […]
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Singapore Airlines has signed a major agreement with Panasonic Avionics for advanced in-flight entertainment and communications (IFEC) systems for more than 40 new aircraft on firm order with Airbus and Boeing. The agreement is valued at nearly $400m, based on the list prices of the systems and spares. Under the agreement, Panasonic Avionics will supply
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SkyWest has signed a Capacity Purchase Agreement (“CPA”) with American Airlines to operate 23 Bombardier CRJ200 regional jet aircraft under the American Eagle designation. SkyWest currently anticipates that it will commence its American flights on November 15, 2012, with all 23 aircraft being placed in service prior to end of the first quarter 2013. SkyWest
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A J Walter Aviation, a leading independent provider of integrated aviation services, completed its purchase of the component repair business of Aveos Fleet Performance. The Montréal facility will house AJW Technique and become the organisation’s new global headquarters for the repair and overhaul of aircraft components. AJW has enlisted strong support from the Government of
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The International Bureau of Aviation (IBA Group) announced the upcoming launch of their latest product – JetData. IBA JetData is set to revolutionise aviation industry data provision by delivering a comprehensive and reliable resource, making it accessible to all sectors of the industry. Via an online client portal, the database will give User’s access to
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As part of its strategic plan to grow and search for new and exciting markets, Monarch Aircraft Engineering (MAEL) has gained UAE’s General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) CAR 21 Design approval. This approval compliments the EASA Part 21J Design Organisation Approval (DOA) already held by MAEL. Achieving this is a significant milestone for the Company
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CFM International has continued to evolve its successful TRUEngine program by most recently creating a unique Content Assurance Guarantee (CAG) for subsequent buyers of qualified CFM56 engines. The CAG was launched in response to customer requests for more assurance of asset value upon the sale of a qualified CFM56 engine. With this guarantee, customers who
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Commsoft, developers of a leading aviation engineering and maintenance system, announced that Australian regional operator, Brindabella Airlines, is to join the growing list of users of its Open Aviation Strategic Engineering System (OASES). The agreement also covers the fleet of Brindabella’s sister company, Aeropelican Air Services; both companies being a part of Business Air Holdings
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Qantas and Emirates announced a new global aviation partnership. Under the agreement signed on September 6th by Emirates President Tim Clark and Qantas Group CEO Alan Joyce, Qantas will move its hub for European flights to Dubai and enter an extensive commercial relationship with Emirates. The 10-year partnership will go beyond codesharing and includes integrated
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Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings announced that its Atlas Air unit has won a U.S. Air Force contract to train the aircrews of Air Force One. Under the five-year, fixed-price contract, crews for the Air Force One, a modified version of the Boeing 747-200, will receive ground and flight-simulator training at Atlas Air’s training center in
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