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Regional News

UAE – Qatari Joint Venture Secures Out Fit Project at New Doha International Airport

News Desk Apr 19, 2012 0

New Doha International Airport (NDIA) awarded ALEC (FITOUT) part of Al Jaber L.E.G.T. Engineering & Contracting (ALEC) LLC an Abu Dhabi based commercial entity in joint venture with the local company QIT IMAR a Retail / F&B Fit out contract for the New Doha International Airport.

Midwest Airlines

Midwest Airlines Contracts Maintenance of CFM56-7 Engines of its Boeing 737 Fleet to AFI KLM E&M

News Desk Apr 19, 2012 0

Paris, Amstelveen, Midwest Airlines and Air France Industries and KLM Engineering & Maintenance (AFI KLM E&M) have signed a long term engine support contract for the CFM56-7 engines equipping the Egyptian airline's two 737-800 aircraft. The agreement covers shop visits and the supply of spare engines.

Royal Jet

Royal Jet’s Chief Executive Officer Shane O’Hare Predicts 6-8 Percent Regional Growth for Private Jet Travel

News Desk Apr 19, 2012 0

Abu Dhabi, Royal Jet President and Chief Executive Officer Shane O’Hare this week predicted that the regional market for private jet travel would grow at 6-8% in the region this year and next, with Royal Jet itself forecasting 15% growth this year. Both figures are well ahead of the 2-3% annual growth forecast for business jet travel predicted by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for the next 20 years.

Emirates

Emirates Announce Codeshare Agreement with JetBlue

News Desk Apr 19, 2012 0

Dubai, Emirates announced a one-way codeshare agreement with JetBlue for connections available at JFK to a number of U.S. cities. The two airlines have been interline partners since 2010, enabling a single combined ticket for Emirates and JetBlue-operated flights.

Global

FL Technics of Lithuania Extends its Cooperation with easyJet Covering Airbus A319

News Desk Apr 19, 2012 0

FL Technics, the MRO facility based in Vilnius International Airport in Lithuania, extends its cooperation with the UK based low cost carrier easyJet, by signing the three-year agreement for nine Airbus A319 aircraft line maintenance at Manchester Airport and Newcastle International Airport.

Global

ST Aerospace Academy Secures Five-Year Pilot Training Contract from Tiger Airways

News Desk Apr 18, 2012 0

Singapore, ST Aerospace’s commercial pilot training arm, ST Aerospace Academy (STAA) has been awarded a five-year pilot training contract by Tiger Airways. Commencing in 2Q2012, STAA is expected to train more than 100 pilots for Tiger Airways.

Global

Honeywell and Inmarsat Sign Multi Billion Dollar Agreement to Modernize Global In-Flight Connectivity

News Desk Apr 18, 2012 0

London and Phoenix, Honeywell (NYSE:HON) and Inmarsat (LSE:ISAT.L) have signed an exclusive agreement to provide global in-flight connectivity services to business, commercial, and government aviation customers around the world.