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First A321P2F Enters Service with Qantas for Australia Post

WIL BALDWIN November 7, 2020

Elbe Flugzeugwerke (EFW), the joint venture created by Airbus and ST Engineering has achieved key milestones in the A321 passenger-to-freighter (P2F) conversion programme with the delivery and entry-into-service on 2th October of the first converted…

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KiwiRail Names New Tar Barrel Tunnel Bypass

WIL BALDWIN November 2, 2020

“The name Ruakanakana is associated with a pā site beside Lake Elterwater that was occupied by the renowned chief Te Rakaitauheke of the Ngāti Kurī hapū of Ngāi Tahu.“The Main North Line runs alongside Lake…

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Boeing Wins Contract for Two More KC-46 Tankers for Japan

WIL BALDWIN November 1, 2020

The U.S. Air Force has exercised the option for the Japan Air Self-Defense Force’s (JASDF) third and fourth Boeing [NYSE: BA] KC-46 tanker through the Foreign Military Sale (FMS) process. “Japan’s new tankers will play…

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Boeing Reports Third-Quarter Results

WIL BALDWIN October 28, 2020

- Financial results continue to be significantly impacted by COVID-19 and the 737 MAX grounding - Proactively managing liquidity and transforming for the future - Revenue of $14.1 billion, GAAP loss per share of ($0.79) and core (non-GAAP)*…

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Collins Aerospace and GKN Fokker Services Ink MRO Agreement

WIL BALDWIN October 26, 2020

- Expanded FlightSense On-Site Support agreement for Collins Aerospace’s Integrated Drive Generator (IDG) includes new part numbers for Airbus A320neo operators Collins Aerospace Systems, a unit of Raytheon Technologies Corp. (NYSE: RTX), and Fokker Services,…

DB and SBB to Increase Rail Service Between Germany and Switzerland

WIL BALDWIN October 26, 2020

Demand for international rail services between Germany and Switzerland has increased rapidly in recent years. At the Basel border crossing alone the number of passengers has increased by over 25 per cent in the past…

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JetBlue Announces Update on Negotiations with TWU

WIL BALDWIN October 25, 2020

JetBlue (NASDAQ: JBLU) today announced it has reached a tentative agreement with the Transport Workers Union (TWU), regarding the process toward a contract for JetBlue’s inflight crewmembers. The agreement is subject to a ratification process…

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Emirates SkyCargo Sets Up Largest GDP Compliant Air Cargo Hub

WIL BALDWIN October 25, 2020

Emirates SkyCargo is stepping up its readiness to handle the logistical complexities of distributing a potential COVID-19 vaccine globally by creating the world’s first dedicated airside cargo hub for the vaccine in Dubai. The air…

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EmbraerX to Spin-Off Eve, Launch the Future of Urban Air Mobility

WIL BALDWIN October 16, 2020

Eve Urban Air Mobility Solutions, Inc. (Eve) has been launched as a new, independent company dedicated to accelerating the Urban Air Mobility (UAM) ecosystem. Eve is developing a full portfolio of solutions to enable the…

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Fly Leasing Closes New $180 Million Term Loan

WIL BALDWIN October 16, 2020

DUBLIN, Ireland – Fly Leasing Limited (NYSE: FLY), a global leader in aircraft leasing, today announced it has closed a new $180 million Term Loan (the “2020 Term Loan”). The interest rate on the five-year…