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GECAS orders six E-190s
Embraer and GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS) have signed a contract for six Embraer E-190s and six options. The order includes rights to convert the order to E-195s if required. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members. LoginBecome a MemberTo continue reading the rest of this article, please login. Username or Email Address
Read moreMAXimum advantage
/Boeing launches the 737 re-engine While Boeing may have been late out of the starting gate on the 737 MAX – which is the fourth generation of a design that will celebrate its 50th year in 2018 – it may well introduce the aircraft in 2016, possibly in a similar timeframe as the rival Airbus
Read moreOxford and Swinburne announce new pilot training program
Oxford Aviation Academy (OAA) and Swinburne University of Technology have announced a new pilot training program for students on the Bachelor of Aviation and Bachelor of Aviation/Bachelor of Commerce at Swinburne to commence in January 2012. The Airline Preparation Program First Officer (APPFO) course has been designed to train pilots wanting to pursue a career
Read moreLAN and TAM to continue merger process
South American airlines LAN Airlines and TAM have decided to continue their merger process after analysing the ruling of Chile’s antitrust court (TDLC). In a joint statement, the airlines said they believed “mitigation measures imposed by the TDLC do not significantly impact the synergies generated by the transaction and do not modify in any material
Read moreBoeing reports third quarter commercial deliveries
/Boeing delivered a total of 127 commercial aircraft in the quarter to September 30, comprising 100 737s, 21 777s, five 767s and the first 787 to Japan’s ANA. The third quarter deliveries take Boeing’s annual delivery tally to 349 commercial aircraft, including 281 737s, 53 777s, 14 767s and one 787. This content is available
Read moreAviation Australia turns 10
Brisbane based Aviation training organisation, Aviation Australia, celebrated its tenth birthday on October 4. The celebration event was attended by Queensland Premier Anna Bligh, Minister for Employment, Skills and Mining Stirling Hinchliffe, and Aviation Australia’s Board of Directors. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members. LoginBecome a MemberTo continue reading the rest of
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