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Ethiopian B787 Logs 5,560 Flight Hours in Five Months

Ethiopian Airlines announce that it has successfully integrated its four 787 Dreamliner aircraft in to its fleet with record length of non-stop flights and record high daily aircraft utilization in the industry. Since its first delivery in mid-August of last year, Ethiopian has logged 5,560 flight hours with average daily aircraft utilization of 14 hours. […]

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BOC Aviation orders 50 A320 Family aircraft

BOC Aviation, the Singapore-based aircraft leasing subsidiary of Bank of China, has placed a new firm order, signed in December 2012, for the purchase of 50 A320 Family aircraft including 25 NEOs. The order comprises A320 and A321 variants of both engine options.  BOC Aviation will make its engine selection for the aircraft at a […]

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Michael Delion appointed as new Head of Austrian Technical Services

Michael Delion (57) is to take over as Head of Austrian Airlines Technical Services as of 1st February 2013. The qualified aircraft mechanic and graduate engineer from the aviation and aerospace technology sector follows Burkard Wigger, who will be leaving the company at the end of January, as announced previously.  Michael Delion first started his […]

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Austrian takes off with new long-haul cabin

After completing a successful test flight and gaining official approval from aviation authorities, the first Austrian long-haul aircraft to feature the company’s completely remodelled long-haul cabin, a Boeing 777 bearing the identification code OE-LPD, will embark on its maiden flight this evening. Flight no. OS45 will take off from Vienna at 8.45 p.m. local time, […]

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11.5 Million Flew with Austrian Airlines in 2012

The Austrian Airlines Group increased the number of passengers carried in the entire year 2012 by 1.8 percent from the prior-year level to a total of 11.5 million passengers. The passenger load factor was up by 3.8 percentage points, rising to 77.5 percent. Capacity as measured by available seat kilometers (ASK) was reduced by 4.0 percent, whereas […]

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Avolon increases initial NEO commitment by signing firm order for 20

Avolon, the international leasing company has confirmed an order for 20 A320neo aircraft in December 2012. This firm order is an increase on Avolon’s initial commitment for 15 A320neo aircraft announced in July 2012 at the Farnborough International Airshow. Avolon will make its engine selection at a later date. “Our increased commitment to the NEO […]

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Middle East Airlines firms up order for ten A320neo Family aircraft

Middle East Airlines-Air Liban (MEA), the flag carrier of Lebanon, has signed a firm contract for ten A320neo Family aircraft (five A321neo and five A320neo aircraft). This follows the signing of a memorandum of understanding which was announced on 12th July 2012. MEA will announce its engine choice at a later date. “Airbus’ A320neo Family […]

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Bombardier Delivers 233 Aircraft and Receives Orders for 481 Aircraft

Bombardier Aerospace announced today that it delivered 233 aircraft during the 2012 calendar year, compared to 245 aircraft deliveries in the previous fiscal year, the 11-month period ended December 31, 2011. The Company also received orders for 481 aircraft, net of cancellations, compared to 249 orders, net of cancellations, for the previous fiscal year. Bombardier’s […]

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Boeing to Provide 2 More C-40A Transport Aircraft to US Navy

Boeing has received a $145 million order from the U.S. Navy for two additional C-40A Clipper transport aircraft, increasing the service’s ability to move military personnel and cargo around the world. The modified Next-Generation 737-700 aircraft will be the 13th and 14th C-40As in the Navy’s Unique Fleet Essential Airlift Replacement Aircraft Program, which is […]

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Bombardier Secures Orders for Six Learjet 75 Aircraft

Bombardier Aerospace announced today that it has received orders for a total of six Learjet 75 business jets from an undisclosed customer. The transaction is valued at approximately $81 million US based on the 2012 list price for typically equipped aircraft. “The Learjet 75 aircraft is a blend of innovative technology, modern cabin design and […]