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GAMECO obtains CAMAC certificate of civil aircraft parts distributor

March 29, 2012

GAMECO has become a CAMAC (Civil Aviation Maintenance Association of China) certified civil aircraft parts distributor since mid-March 2012, in addition to GAMECO’s traditional role as a repair station certified by various airworthiness authorities (CAAC, FAA, EASA, etc.). Being certified as an aircraft parts distributor demonstrates that GAMECO’s Materials Management System has grown up to

BA CityFlyer to add one more Embraer 190 jet to its fleet

March 29, 2012

Embraer and British Airways signed a contract for the sale of one more EMBRAER 190 (E190) jet. The aircraft will be operated by London City Airport (LCY)-based BA CityFlyer, British Airways’ wholly owned regional subsidiary. When delivered during the third quarter of 2012, it will bolster the airline’s total fleet size to 14 E-Jets.

Macquarie Airfinance closes acquisition of one Embraer 190 AR aircraft from Jetscape

March 29, 2012

Macquarie AirFinance has purchased one Embraer 190 AR aircraft from Jetscape Aviation Group. The aircraft, originally delivered in 2009, is powered by General Electric 34-10E7 engines and is subject to a long-term lease to Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras, S.A.

India’s largest LCC to undergo C-checks at Lufthansa Technik Philippines

March 29, 2012

IndiGo has recently signed an agreement with Lufthansa Technik Philippines for a series of C4 lease return checks for seven of its A320 aircraft. The first aircraft is scheduled for lease return check on June 2012. The remaining contracted A320s will follow until the end of the year 2012.

Boeing to build 8th C-17 Globemaster III for United Kingdom

March 28, 2012

The UK Ministry of Defence has signed an agreement for the acquisition of one C-17 Globemaster III, bringing the Royal Air Force (RAF) fleet of the airlifters to a total of eight. Boeing is scheduled to deliver the eighth C-17 later this year. RAF C-17s had surpassed 50,000 flight hours in December 2009, when the

ILFC to lease two additional B787-8's to Aeromexico

March 28, 2012

ILFC has completed an agreement to expand its partnership with Grupo Aeromexico by adding two additional new Boeing 787-8 aircraft bringing the total leased from ILFC to five. The aircraft, equipped with GEnx engines, are scheduled for delivery in the first half of 2014.

AFI KLM E&M signs service contract with Swiftair

March 28, 2012

AFI KLM E&M signed a contract with Spanish carrier Swiftair covering line maintenance for its Boeing 737s operation in Edinburgh. AFI KLM E&M’s UK subsidiary, KLM UK Engineering, which has extensive experience in the overhaul and maintenance of all models of the 737, will be responsible for inspecting, checking and where necessary carrying out repairs

JAL takes delivery of first two 787 Dreamliners powered by GEnx-1B engines

March 27, 2012

After a delay of almost three years, Japan Airlines took delivery of its first two Boeing 787 Dreamliners on March 26th, in a ceremony at the Future of Flight Aviation Center near Everett, Washington. JAL has orders for a total of 45 aircraft and options for an additional 20 GEnx-powered 787 Dreamliners. The delivery to

Pitch Aircraft Seating unveils new light weight, modular economy seat

March 27, 2012

Pitch Aircraft Seating, the expanding UK-based aircraft seat manufacturer, is unveiling its new light-weight economy seat, the PF2000, at Aircraft Interiors Expo. Designed for the high-density, single-aisle economy class retrofit market, this clean line seat has been created by a talented team which calls on a wealth of experience in the automotive and aviation market.

Aeromobile hails Panasonic Avionics as new majority shareholder

March 27, 2012

AeroMobile, a leading provider of in-flight mobile communications for passengers, released that Panasonic Avionics Corporation has become its majority shareholder. The transaction underscores Panasonic’s commitment to AeroMobile and to its eXPhone product, which is a key element in the company’s long term in-flight connectivity and communications strategy. Telenor, which previously was AeroMobile’s sole owner, remains

Top Stories

GAMECO obtains CAMAC certificate of civil aircraft parts distributor

BA CityFlyer to add one more Embraer 190 jet to its fleet

Macquarie Airfinance closes acquisition of one Embraer 190 AR aircraft from Jetscape

India’s largest LCC to undergo C-checks at Lufthansa Technik Philippines

Boeing to build 8th C-17 Globemaster III for United Kingdom

ILFC to lease two additional B787-8's to Aeromexico

AFI KLM E&M signs service contract with Swiftair

JAL takes delivery of first two 787 Dreamliners powered by GEnx-1B engines

Pitch Aircraft Seating unveils new light weight, modular economy seat

Aeromobile hails Panasonic Avionics as new majority shareholder

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