AirAsia Inks Major Deals with Airbus
AirAsia X orders 12 more A330neo and 30 A321XLR aircraft AirAsia X, the long-haul unit of the AirAsia Group, has finalised a firm order with Airbus for an additional 12 A330-900 and 30 A321XLR aircraft.…
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Japan’s Military Seek Eighth Straight Annual Defense Spending Hike
TOKYO, Aug 30 (Reuters) - Japan's military has asked for an eighth straight annual increase in defence spending to help pay for U.S.-made interceptor missiles, stealth fighters, and other equipment it wants to counter threats…
Alaska Airlines Expanding West Coast Service
Alaska Airlines is adding new routes and additional frequencies. SEATTLE, Aug. 28, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Alaska Airlines reaffirms its commitment to the West Coast with new, nonstop service from the Pacific Northwest and the state of Alaska in the north,…
Get Your Commemorative Pass for Final MD-80 Flight
American Airlines is retiring its fleet of McDonnell Douglas MD-80 fleet to Roswell, New Mexico, Sept. 4. We understand what the iconic aircraft means for our customers and our team members. To help commemorate this…
Collins Aerospace and L3 Harris to Support New C-130H Aircraft Cockpit Capabilities
1970s era aircraft to be updated with Flight 2 AvionicsWill support extension of life of the aircraft by 20 yearsProvides pilots increased situational awareness and reduces workload CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (Aug. 28, 2019) – Collins Aerospace…
Saab Brazilian Gripen E Completes its First Flight
Saab today completed a successful first flight with the first Brazilian Gripen E fighter aircraft, 39-6001. At 2.41 pm CET on August 26, the Gripen E aircraft took off on its maiden flight flown by…
Discount Carrier Sun Country Prepares for IPO
Sun Country Airlines,a small Minnesota-based, low-cost carrier owned by private-equity firm Apollo Global Management, plans to file for an initial public offering as soon as April, Sun Country’s CEO said Tuesday in an interview. “Our…
Apollo and Athene to Acquire PK AirFinance From GECAS
NEW YORK, Aug. 29, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Apollo Global Management, LLC (together with its consolidated subsidiaries, “Apollo”) (APO); Athene Holding Ltd. (ATH); and GE Capital, the financial services arm of GE (GE), today announced…
Southwest Airlines to Cut Routes Including Austin Flights
USA Today has reported that Southwest will cut nearly 20 nonstop routes across its network to free up airplanes for higher demand flights, including its new Hawaiian service. The routes being cut include Austin to…
Rostec Ready for 737 MAX Out of Court Deal with Boeing
MOSCOW (Reuters) - A unit of Russian conglomerate Rostec said on Tuesday it was ready for an out-of-court settlement with Boeing over its order for 35 Boeing 737 MAX jets, a spokesman for Rostec's subsidiary…