Dassault revamps global service centre network
Dassault Aviation has completed a major review of its company owned and authorised service centre network...
UK to acquire remainder of MFTS training fleet
Training system partner Ascent is seeking proposals for new aircraft to replace multiple types in UK military service ...
Allegiant to source 757s from AerCap division
Irish-based lessor AerCap's joint venture with Deucalion Aviation Funds has been identified as the source of the six Boeing 757-200s being transferred to...
India's Taj Air adds two new aircraft
Indian charter operator Taj Air has added two new aircraft to its fleet - a Dassault Falcon 2000LX business jet and a Piaggio P180 Avanti II twin turboprop
American's Arpey sticks to message on Heathrow slots
American Airlines CEO Gerard Arpey is declining to comment on conditions proposed by US regulators for the relinquishment of Heathrow slots to gain approval...
Boeing brings 787 to Victorville for flight testing
Boeing's second 787 flight test aircraft, dubbed ZA002, featuring the colours of its launch customer All Nippon Airways (ANA), touched down today at Southern...
Boeing to re-evaluate 777 and 737 production rates
After more than a year of calls from lessors and suppliers to cut production of its 737, Boeing is now considering an increase in production, and plans to...
Republic to offer extended legroom product on E-170s
Republic Airways plans to roll out an extended legroom product on its Embraer 170 fleet.
The company already offers so-called 'Stretch' premium economy...
Sources: Dreamlifter deal part of 747-8 compensation to Atlas
Boeing will shift control of its fleet of four modified 747-400 large cargo freighters or 'Dreamlifters' to Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings.
EBAA calls on US border agency to extend pre-clearance offering for business aircraft
The European Business Aviation Association is calling on the US Customs and Border Protection agency to extend its pre-clearance approval to all business aircraft operations at Shannon airport in Ireland.
Northrop Grumman declines to bid on latest KC-X RFP
Northrop Grumman, in partnership with EADS, will not offer a bid for the $35 billion KC-X tanker contract, citing a US Air Force request for proposal (RFP)...
Pampa engine upgrade project resumes
Argentina is again looking at upgrading the engine powering the indigenous AT-63 Pampa following the renationalisation of the local company that produces...
FAA's latest 20 year outlook points to a delayed recovery
US commercial airline enplanements should rise this year, fuelled by growth in regional airlines as mainline enplanements are expected to fall, according...
Cebu Pacific plans for IPO
Philippine low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific plans to raise about 12 billion pesos ($261.6 million) from an initial public offering (IPO) to fund the acquisition...
Iraqi Government firms 787 order
Iraq's Government has formally signed for 10 Boeing 787 aircraft, but has yet to disclose an engine selection. The identity of the customer has been...
Ruag boosts business aircraft refurbishment activity
Swiss aerospace group Ruag is stepping up its business aircraft refurbishment offering in an attempt to expand its share of this profitable niche and exploit its engineering expertise.
Turkey accepts first Aselsan-modified F-4E Phantom
The Turkish air force has received its first of 16 McDonnell Douglas F-4E Phantoms to be upgraded under a $24 million deal with local supplier Aselsan. Dubbed...
Air India's MRO facility in Mumbai to offer GE engines work
Air India and GE Aviation have signed a deal that makes the carrier's maintenance facility in Mumbai a certificated centre for the engine manufacturer's...
Leasing firm Hong Kong Aviation appoints CEO
Aircraft leasing and financing company Hong Kong Aviation has appointed Mathis Shinnick as its CEO with effect from 1 May.
Shinnick will be the first...
Embraer completes first Australian Phenom 100 tour
Embraer has completed the first Phenom 100 demonstration tour of Australia. The entry-level aircraft followed up its appearance at the Singapore air show with stops in Perth, Melbourne, Sydney, Cairns, Brisbane and the Gold Coast.
